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Sediment Toxicity Data

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Sediment Dynamics and Pollutant Mobility in Rivers

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The overall goal of a well-designed and well-implemented sampling and analysis program is to measure accurately what is really the status of the area studied. Environmental decisions are made on the assumption that analytical results are, within known limits of accuracy and precision, representative of site conditions. Many sources of error exist that could affect the analytical results. These sources of error may include sample collection methods, sample handling, preservation, and transport; personnel training; analytical methods; data reporting; and record keeping. Therefore, a quality assurance program has to be designed for each sediment quality evaluation to minimize these sources of error and to control all phases of the monitoring process.

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Ahlf, W., Heise, S. (2007). Sediment Toxicity Data. In: Westrich, B., Förstner, U. (eds) Sediment Dynamics and Pollutant Mobility in Rivers. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34785-9_10

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