Title: The Sediment Quality Triad: then, now and tomorrow

Authors: Peter M. Chapman

Addresses: EVS Environment Consultants, 195 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 2R4, Canada

Abstract: The past, present and future status of the Sediment Quality Triad (SQT) concept is reviewed. The SQT has developed since its inception; some early data interpretation methods remain useful and have been improved (e.g. normalising to reference data), others have not proven to be as useful as originally anticipated (e.g. a single index coupled with triangular graphical plots). SQT studies have extended to Antarctica, and the SQT concept coupled with weight of evidence forms a major basis for sediment ecological risk assessment. Future trends in the usage and utility of the SQT are suggested.

Keywords: contamination; pollution; sediment; toxicity.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEP.2000.002324

International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 2000 Vol.13 No.1/2/3/4/5/6, pp.351-356

Published online: 15 Aug 2003 *

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