Session 3

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This session of the workshop will deal with a brief review of the methods to be followed in EPA-approved biomonitoring tests.  Material covered in this session includes information on...

Sample Handling
Acute Toxicity Screening Tests
Definitive Acute Toxicity Tests
Chronic (7-day) Definitive Tests

When you have completed this Session, you should check your progress by answering the questions in the...

Session 3 Review

More detailed information on the methodology for NPDES biomonitoring tests can be obtained from the EPA method manuals entitled:

"Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms" (EPA/600/027F)

"Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms" (EPA/600/028).

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