Chemical impacts on inland aquatic ecosystems

Abstract

Effects on inland waters of the discharge of chemicals responsible for eutrophication and organic pollution by degradable and refractory compounds are reviewed. The high ecological sensitivity of aquatic systems to chemical changes is substantiated. The predominant problem of the release of a large number of organic chemicals with very slow or even unproven degradability is indicated. Components of a diversified policy to control the escape of harmful chemicals into the environment are discussed. © 1976, Walter de Gruyter. All rights reserved.