Contaminant Transport and Bioaccumulation Modeling Kevin J. Farley, Manhattan College, HydroQual, NYU SBRP Center Purpose of Modeling ■ To confirm / extend interpretation of field data ■ To determine contaminant contributions from various sources ■ To provide forecasts of future conditions under various remedial options ■ To evaluate relevant mechanisms controlling contaminant transport and bioaccumulation Source Characterization Exposure Assessment Risk Assessment
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Contaminant Transport and Bioaccumulation Modeling
Kevin J. Farley, Manhattan College, HydroQual, NYU SBRP Center
Purpose of Modeling
■ To confirm / extend interpretation of field data
■ To determine contaminant contributions from various sources
■ To provide forecasts of future conditions under various remedial options
■ To evaluate relevant mechanisms controlling contaminant transport and bioaccumulation
SourceCharacterization
ExposureAssessment
RiskAssessment
CARP
Contaminants• PCBs• Dioxins• Furans• Hg• meHg• Cd• PAHs• Pesticides• etc.
Source Characterization(34 Tributaries, 99 STPs, >1,000 CSOs and SWOs,