Published 2010 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

Ecological risk assessment for radiological and chemical contaminants at a site with historical contamination

  • 1. SENES Consultants Limited, Richmond Hill, Ontario (Canada)
  • 2. Cameco Corp., Port Hope, Ontario (Canada)

Description

An Ecological Risk Assessment was carried out for a uranium conversion facility in Ontario, located on a site with a history of contamination. The ERA assessed risk to aquatic and terrestrial biota from exposure to radionuclides and non-radionuclides in soil and groundwater associated with the site. The results indicated no undue risk to aquatic biota from radionuclides. Small potential risks were identified for terrestrial biota at limited locations associated with this industrial site. Recommendations are provided for follow-up risk-informed activities. (author)

Part of:
Atoms for Power, Health and the Environment. 31st annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 34th annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and Canadian Nuclear Association

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Canadian Nuclear Society
Imprint Place
Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
ISBN
978-1-926773-01-8
Imprint Title
Atoms for Power, Health and the Environment. 31st annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 34th annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and Canadian Nuclear Association
Imprint Pagination
111 Megabytes
Journal Page Range
[10 p.]

Conference

Title
31. Annual Conference of the CNS; 34. Annual Student Conference of the CNS and CNA
Dates
24-27 May 2010
Place
Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
44059090
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS; CONTAMINATION; ECOLOGY; FUEL REPROCESSING PLANTS; REGIONAL ANALYSIS; RISK ASSESSMENT; TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
Descriptors DEC
ECOSYSTEMS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Optional Information

Notes
5 refs., 1 tab., 3 figs.