Silver Biotic Ligand Model (BLM): Refinement of an Acute BLM for Silver, Phase 2

Silver Biotic Ligand Model (BLM): Refinement of an Acute BLM for Silver, Phase 2

Silver Biotic Ligand Model (BLM): Refinement of an Acute BLM for Silver, Phase 2

 

  • The Ag BLM investigations lead to an improved understanding of the bioavailability and toxicity of Ag to aquatic organisms.
  • Demonstrates that the ability of the Ag BLM to predict site-specific effect levels in aquatic environments has been improved.
  • Provides an expanded database for use in derivation of a BLM-based Ag WQC.
  • The U.S. EPA has indicated its intent to incorporate the Ag BLM into an updated WQC for Ag.
  • Documents results of the WERF Ag BLM project in seven manuscripts that will be available to WERF subscribers. (See Appendix A for a list of manuscripts.)
  • Keywords: Silver, biotic ligand model, bioavailability, Ceriodaphnia dubia, Pimephales promelas