Compendium Of Issues Surrounding The Levels Of Contaminants Contained In Fish Collected In Tributaries Leaving The Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) And Associated Risks From Exposure To Those Levels Of Contaminants, Volume 1


904-R-04-001a
Compendium of issues surrounding the levels of contaminants
contained in fish collected in tributaries leaving the
Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) and associated risks from
exposure to those levels of contaminants : volume 1
Compiled by:
John R. Stockwell, MD, MPH
Captain, U.S. Public Health Service
prepared for:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
2004

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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 2002
Introduction/Background
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs.
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns.
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others.
• Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA, 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only. Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
• Targeted Screening Study: If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found;
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low.
• Intensive Study: In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provides the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies. These studies are
conducted in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish
consumption advisory being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase
continues until the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until
several years of repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year.
and Recommendations for Studies in 2003
By: Rebecca Hayden and Don L. Dycus
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga, TN 37402
August 2003

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In the former case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In
the latter case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a
Long-Term Monitoring Study.
• Long-Term Monitoring Study: The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase. Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs contain elevated
concentrations of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs or mercury). Some of these
problems were first documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist
before this program began. State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix
A). These areas have been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the
Long-Term Monitoring phase.
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 2002. Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TVA's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies ~ "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993;
Fish Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D.L. Dycus. The
report was published in July 1994 and is available from:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention: Carol Davis
1101 Market Street, SP 1D-C
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-3164 or e-mail: cadavis@tva.gov

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Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides.
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories; Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
These include:
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide: oxyfluorfen
Fish collected from selected reservoirs in 1996 and 1997 were analyzed for dioxin.
Results are provided in reports for those specific years. None of the fish collected in 2002 were
analyzed for dioxin.
This year in support of an interagency effort, copper analysis, with a detection limit of 0.5
Hg/g, was conducted on the composite sample of channel catfish and largemouth bass. TVA has
not recently analyzed copper because it is not on the EPA's suggested analysis list.
All laboratory analyses on fish collected in 2002 were performed by the TVA
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory. For quality assurance verification, an interlaboratory
round robin was conducted in 2002. In this effort, TVA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
separately collected fish from Melton Hill Reservoir. Each organization processed the fish
according to their standard procedures and submitted sample aliquots to their organization's
laboratory, the other organization's laboratory, and the State of Tennessee's Environmental
Laboratory. Analysis of the same composite sample by multiple laboratories enables a
comparison of laboratory analytical procedures and results. Round robins conducted on a regular
basis allow organizations with different analyzing laboratories to share and compare data with
confidence.
Summary of Results
Results for 2002 are arranged in the following tables, figures, and appendices as follows:
Description of 2002 Fish Tissue Studies Table 1
Summary, PCBs >0.5 (J.g/g Table 2
Summary, Mercury >0.3 (ig/g Table 3

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Reservoir Screening	Table 4 - Organics
Table 5 - Metals
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Stream Screening	Table 6 - Organics
Table 7 - Metals
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Long-Term Monitoring	Table 8 - Organics and Copper Based on Analysis
of on Composited Fillets
Table 9 - Data on Individual Channel Catfish from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir in 2002
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun Reservoir, 1985 —
2002
Table 11 - Summary of PCB Concentrations (fig/g)
in Channel Catfish Fillets from Melton
Hill Reservoir Through 2002
Table 12 - Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g)
in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts
Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2002
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
Other	Table 13 - Comparison of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Collected in 2002 to
Concentrations in Recent Year
Table 14 - Summary of 2002 Laboratory Round
Robin (Partial)
Figures	Figure 1 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish (ng/g) from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir, 1985 - 2002
Figure 2 - Average or Composite PCB
Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish
from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987-2002
Figure 3 - Average or Composite PCB
Concentrations (fig/g) in Channel Catfish
from Melton Hill Reservoir, 1987-2002
Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in the tables and
appendices. A detailed list of recommendations for 2003 fish tissue studies is in Appendix D.
(Note: These recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.)
Appendix E contains the summary of laboratory QA/QC results.

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Results on fish collected during 2002 were similar to previous years except for PCB
concentrations as discussed below. The most commonly occurring elevated contaminants were
mercury and PCBs. Tables 2 and 3 focus on these two contaminants by identifying locations
(regardless of study type) with PCB concentrations >0.5 fig/g (Table 2) and total mercury >0.3
|ig/g (Table 3). The 0.3 |lg/g concentration was used because that is the concentration used by
EPA in establishing water quality criterion for methylmercury (EPA Fact Sheet "Water Quality
Criterion for the Protection of Human Health: Methylmercury" January 2001, EPA-823-F-01-
001.)
Monitoring results in recent years (2000 and 2001) have been of particular interest
because of the decidedly lower PCB concentrations in fish from several reservoirs in the Long-
Term Monitoring Study category. PCB concentrations in fish from Fort Loudoun, Watts Bar,
and Melton Hill Reservoirs (all with fish consumption advisories) have fluctuated through time
with a general trend of decreasing concentrations; however, a noticeable decrease in PCB
concentrations in all three reservoirs occurred in 2000. Although the reductions represented
good news, results were viewed cautiously because a substantial reduction in all three reservoirs
would not be expected to occur concomitantly and could possible indicate a systematic cause.
The 2000 report examined a number of possible influencing factors ranging from collection and
processing methods to laboratory analytical procedures, and it could not identify any factor(s)
which could account for the observed results (Dycus 2001). Given that the decreases in PCB
concentrations in 2000 were consistent and substantial, the study design for 2001 was developed
so that catfish from most of those same reservoirs were collected again in an attempt to further
understand the 2000 results.
PCB concentrations in fish from those reservoirs in 2001 were similarly low to
concentrations in 2000. Reoccurrence of lower PCB concentrations in 2001 added validity that
the observed reductions represented a true change in environmental conditions. The report for
2001 speculated that a universal change (at least within the context of several reservoirs within
the same timeframe) would indicate a universal cause (Dycus 2002). One plausible explanation
presented was that the Tennessee Valley had been in a drought for those years, which would have
resulted in less runoff, reduced movement of water through the soil, and less resuspension of
sediments (due to less intense floods); all of which could affect availability of PCBs for uptake in

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biota. The 2001 report further speculated that the 2002 results might provide insight into the
soundness of this possible explanation because rainfall which had occurred at the first part of
2002 had been more normal with two substantial flood events. Unfortunately, very dry
conditions occurred in the Tennessee Valley during the remainder of 2002.
In 2002, PCB concentrations in fish from Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar Reservoirs were
again low and similar to concentrations found in 2000 and 2001 (Table 14). However,
concentrations in fish from Melton Hill Reservoir this year were higher than in 2000 and 2001.
The 2002 levels were similar to concentrations found during sampling in the 1990s (Table 13 and
Figure 3). Continuation of the lower concentrations in Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar Reservoirs is
a good indicator that observed decreases may continue in the future. Increased concentrations on
Melton Hill in 2002 will bear watching in subsequent years.
Rainfall, runoff, and reservoir flow conditions which occurred in the first six months of
2003 represent a significant reversal of conditions which occurred in the Tennessee Valley
between 1999 and 2002. Both rainfall and runoff for the first half of 2003 were above average
resulting in much higher reservoir flows than have existed in recent years. The higher runoff and
higher flows in 2003 coupled with a 100-year flood event in May should have created conditions
which would enhance availability of PCBs for uptake by biota. As a result, fish tissue collections
in 2003 should prove quite interesting and allow the best potential to date to examine the
relationship between PCB concentrations and rainfall-flow conditions. The rotational system
used in this monitoring program includes several mainstem Tennessee River reservoirs in 2003
including Fort Loudoun but does not include Watts Bar and Melton Hill Reservoirs. Because of
this unique opportunity and the importance of these reservoirs, Melton Hill and Watts Bar
Reservoirs will be included in study design for 2003.
Comparisons of the laboratory round-robin results were not available at the time this
document was prepared. TVA has completed analysis of the samples collected and process by
ORNL staff (Table 14). Results from aliquots of sample shared among TVA, ORNL, and the
State of Tennessee's lab will be reported in the Autumn 2003 report.

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Table 1. Reservoirs and Streams Included in the 2002 Fish Tissue Studies.
Location
State
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Reservoir








Apalachia
NC
No

X



CHC, LMB
Beech
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Cherokee
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Fort Loudoun
TN
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB
Melton Hill
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Normandy
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Pickwick
AL/TN/MS
No

X



CHC, LMB
Tims Ford
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Watts Bar
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Wilson
AL
No

X



CHC, LMB

Stream








Buffalo River
TN
No

X



CHC, SMB
Clarks River
KY
No

X



CHC, LMB
Duck River
TN
No

X



CHC, SPB
Sequatchie River
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB

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Table 2. Highlights of Autumn 2002 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 fig/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in Previous Years. All Samples Were Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
Reservoirs
Location
Species
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Cherokee
HRM 53
CHC
NS
NS
0.7
NS
NS
NS
0.8
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 603
CHC
NS
NS
1.6
NS
NS
NS
0.7
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624
CHC
1.0 b
1.0 b
1.0 b>c
1.0b
0.4 b
0.3 b
0.6
Melton Hill
CRM 24
CHC
1.3
NS
0.7
NS
0.3
NS
0.6
Melton Hill
CRM 45
CHC
3.1
NS
1.0
NS
0.7
NS
1.0
Watts Bar
TRM 532'
CHC
0.7
NS
1.2
NS
0.5
0.2
0.5
Watts Bar
TRM 560
CHC
2.1
NS
0.6
NS
0.4
0.3
0.3
Watts Bar
TRM 600
CHC
1.1
NS
1.0
NS
0.2
0.6
0.3
Wilson
TRM 261
CHC
NS
NS
0.1
NS
NS
NS
0.5
Streams - None
NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
c.	Concentration in composite analysis of the first five of these channel catfish was 1.5 |ig/g

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Table 3. Highlights of 2002 Results from Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0.30 fig/g) Total
Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites (Unless Otherwise Noted) Plus the
Largest of the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish Were Analyzed as
Five-fish Composites.
Reservoirs
Location
Species
Comp./
Ind.
Weight
(gm, if individual)
Mercury
(Total, ng/g)
Pickwick
TRM 207
LMB
Ind.
483
0.50
Cherokee
HRM 55
CHC
Comp.

0.47
Tims Ford
ERM 150
LMB
Ind.
465
0.55
Beech
BeRM 36
LMB
Ind.
548
0.62
Streams
Location
Species
Comp./
Ind.
Weight
(gm, if individual)
Mercury
(Total, |ig/g)
Clarks
C1RM 10
LMB
Comp.

0.54
Clarks
C1RM 10
LMB
Ind.
486
1.11
Duck
DRM 26
SPB
Comp.

0.41
Duck
DRM 26
SPB
Ind.
378
0.52
Buffalo
BuRM 17
SMB
Comp.

0.47
Buffalo
BuRM 17
SMB
Ind.
492
0.59
Sequatchie
SRM 6
LMB
Comp.*

0.31
Sequatchie
SRM 6
LMB
Ind.
460
0.87
Only four individual largemouth bass were collected and composited for analysis from t
us site.
Note: Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.

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Table 4. Concentrations (ugfg
of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
Mirex
Toxaph
Hepta
Aldrin
Benz
DDT
Dield
Endo
Endrin
Chlor
PCB
Pickwick
TRM 207 3
CHC
14
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0 01
<0.01
0 17
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0 3
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
CHC
12
<0 008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 3 (NC)1
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
04
Pickwick
TRM 253
CHC
13
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
0 64 (NC)2
<0.01
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
03
Pickwick
BCM8 4
CHC
9
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
0.17 (NC)3
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
Wilson
TRM 260 8
CHC
56
<0.008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 3 (NC)4
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 5
Wilson
TRM 273
CHC
62
<0.008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 37 (NC)5
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
02
Ft Loudoun
TRM 605 5
CHC
2 1
<0 008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 09
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 02
07
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
CHC
37
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
0 08
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0.01
06
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
CHC
25
<0 008
<0.5
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0.05 (NC)6
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0.4
Cherokee
HRM 55 0
CHC
12
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0 1
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 07 (NC)7
08
Cherokee
HRM 76 0
CHC
52
<0.008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0.01
0 03
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0 02
03
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
CHC
9
<0.008
<0 5
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
Tims Ford
ERM 135,0
CHC
5.1
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0 01
<0.01
0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
CHC
2
<0 008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 02
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
Normandy
DRM 249 5
CHC
57
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
<0.1
<0 01
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 1
Beech
BeRM 36 0
CHC
4 7
<0.008
<0.5
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0.2
<0.01
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 1
(NC). The concentration of at least one isomer in this multi-component pesticide is reported as an estimate of the true concentration because the primary column analysis was
not confirmed on secondary column which provided a concentration either below the detection limit or greater than 50% different than the primary column concentration
Estimated isomer concentrations are as follow (1) op'-DDD = 0.03ug/g (NC) & pp'-DDD = 0 05ug/g (NC), (2) pp'-DDD = 0 10ug/g (NC) & pp'-DDT = 0 07ug/g (NC),
(3) pp'-DDD = 0 02ug/g (NC), (4) op'-DDD = 0 04ug/g (NC) & pp'-DDD = 0 04ug^g (NC), (5) pp'-DDD = 0.03ug/g (NC) & op'-DDD = 0 03ug/g (NC); (6) op'-DDD = 0 02ug/g (NC),
(7) Trans-Nonachlor = 0 05ug/g (NC)

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Table 4. Continued. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
Dicofol
Dursban
Diazinon
Disulfoton
Ethion
Terbufos
Carbophenothion
Oxyfluorfen
Pickwick
TRM 207 3
CHC
14
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
CHC
12
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Pickwick
TRM 253
CHC
13
<0 01
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Pickwick
BCM8 4
CHC
9
<0 01
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Wilson
TRM 260 8
CHC
5.6
<0 01
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 01
Wilson
TRM 273
CHC
62
<0 01
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
CHC
2 1
<0.01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624.6
CHC
37
<0.01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0.05
<0 01
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
CHC
25
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0.01
Cherokee
HRM 55 0
CHC
12
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0.05
<0 01
Cherokee
HRM 76 0
CHC
52
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
CHC
9
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0.05
<0 01
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
CHC
5.1
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Tims Ford
ERM 150 0
CHC
2
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Normandy
DRM 249 5
CHC
5 7
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Beech
BeRM 36.0
CHC
4.7
<0 01
<0.05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01

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Table 5. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Species
As
Cd
Pb
Hg
Se
Cu
Pickwick
TRM 207 3
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
< 0.1
<0.2
<0 5
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
LMB



0.28

<0 5
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
LMB*



0 5


Pickwick
TRM 230 0
CHC
<0 1
<0.05
<0.1
<0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
LMB



0.16

<0.5
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
LMB*



< 0 1


Pickwick
TRM 253
CHC
<0.1
<0.05
<0 1
<0 1
<0 2
1.3
Pickwick
TRM 253
LMB



0 11

<0 5
Pickwick
TRM 253
LMB*



0 15


Pickwick
BCM8 4
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
< 0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Pickwick
BCM 8.4
LMB



0 16

<0 5
Pickwick
BCM 8 A
LMB*



0 25


Wilson
TRM 260.8
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0.1
<0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Wilson
TRM 260 8
LMB



0.11

<0 5
Wilson
TRM 260 8
LMB*



0 17


Wilson
TRM 273
CHC
<0.1
<0.05
<0 1
<0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Wilson
TRM 273
LMB



0.11

<0 5
Wilson
TRM 273
LMB*



0.12


Ft Loudoun
TRM 605.5
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0.1
0 23
<0 2
<0 5
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
LMB



<0.1

<0 5
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605 5
LMB*



0.16


Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
CHC
<0.1
<0.05
<0.1
0 14
<0 2
<0 5
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
LMB



<0 1

<0.5
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
LMB*



<0.1


Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0.1
0 21
<0.2
<0 5
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
LMB



0 28

<0.5
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
LMB*



0 26


Cherokee
HRM55 0
CHC
<0 1
<0.05
<0.1
0 47
<0 2
<0 5
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
LMB



0.11

<0.5
Cherokee
HRM 55 0
LMB*



0 16


Cherokee
HRM 76 0
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
0 16
<0 2
<0.5
Cherokee
HRM 76 0
LMB



0 22

<0 5
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
LMB*



0 28


Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
CHC
<0 1
<0.05
<0.1
0 12
<0.2
<0 5
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
LMB



0.14

<0 5
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
LMB*



0 17


Tims Ford
ERM 135 0
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
<0 1
<0.2
<0 5
Tims Ford
ERM 135 0
LMB



0 22

<0 5
Tims Ford
ERM 135 0
LMB*



0 27


Tims Ford
ERM 150 0
CHC
<0 1
<0.05
<0.1
0 14
<0 2
<0 5
Tims Ford
ERM 150 0
LMB



0 14

<0 5
Tims Ford
ERM 150 0
LMB*



0 55

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Table 5. Continued. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Species
As
Cd
Pb
Hg
Se
Cu
Normandy
DRM 249 5
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
0 16
<0 2
<0 5
Normandy
DRM 249.5
LMB



0 26

<0.5
Normandy
DRM 249 5
LMB*



0 28


Beech
BeRM 36 0
CHC
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
0.12
<0 2
<0 5
Beech
BeRM 36 0
LMB



0 29

<0.5
Beech
BeRM 36 0
LMB*



0 62


* = Represents individual analysis of largest bass in composite

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Table 6. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Stream Screening Studies.
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
Mirex
Toxaph
Hepta
Aldrin
Benz
DDT
Dield
Endo
Endrin
Chlor
PCB
Clarks
CIRM 9 8
CHC
9.9
<0 008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
0 04
<0 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0 01
0 1
Duck
DRM 26.0
CHC
46
<0.008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
Buffalo
BuRM 17 7
CHC
1 6
<0 008
<0 5
<0.01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0 1
Sequatchie
SRM6 3
CHC
36
<0 008
<0 5
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
0 04
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
<0 01
02

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Table 6. Continued. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Stream Screening Studies.
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
Dicolfol
Dursban
Diazinon
Disulfoton
Ethion
Terbufos
Carbophenothion
Oxyflourfen
Clarks
CIRM 9 8
CHC
99
<0.01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Duck
DRM 26 0
CHC
46
<0 01
<0 05
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Buffalo
BuRM 17 7
CHC
1.6
<0 01
<0.05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01
Sequatchie
SRM6 3
CHC
36
<0 01
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 05
<0 01

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Table 7. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Stream Screening Studies.
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
As
Cd
Pb
Hg
Se
Cu
Clarks
CIRM 9 8
CHC
99
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
0 24
<0 2
<0 5
Clarks
CIRM 9.8
LMB
0



0 54

<0 5
Clarks
CIRM 9 8
LMB*
0



1.11


Duck
DRM 26.0
CHC
46
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
< 0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Duck
DRM 26 0
SPB
0



0 41

<0.5
Duck
DRM 26 0
SPB*
0



0 52


Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
CHC
1 6
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
0 17
<0 2
<0 5
Buffalo
BuRM 17 7
SMB
0



0 47

<0 5
Buffalo
BuRM 17 7
SMB*
0



0 59


Sequatchie
SRM6 3
CHC
36
<0 1
<0 05
<0 1
<0 1
<0 2
<0 5
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
LMB
0



0 31

<0 5
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
LMB*
0



0.87


* = Represents individual analysis of largest bass in composite

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Table 8. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides, PCBs, and Copper in Composited Fish Fillets Collected in 2002 for Long Term Studies.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Species
% Lipids
DDT
Chlor
PCB
Cu
Melton Hill
CRM 24.0
CHC
4.7
0 08 (NC)1
0 05 (NC)2
0.6
<0 5
Melton Hill
CRM 45 0
CHC
7.8
0.09
0 07
1.0
<0.5
Watts Bar
TRM 532
CHC
5.6
0.12
0.05
0.5
<0 5
Watts Bar
TRM 560
CHC
1.9
0.06
0.01
0 3
<0 5
Watts Bar
TRM 600
CHC
7.2
0 08
0.05
0.3
<0.5
(NC): The concentration of at least one isomer in this multi-component pesticide is reported as an estimate of the true concentration because the
primary column analysis was not confirmed on secondary column which provided a concentration either below the detection limit or greater than 50%
different than the primary column concentration. Estimated isomer concentrations are as follow: (1) op'-DDE = 0.03ug/g (NC),
(2) Trans-Nonachlor = 0.04ug/g (NC).

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Table 9. Concentrations (|lg/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 2002 from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt.
(mm)
Wt.
tem)
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM 624
CHC 1
10/16/02
463
816
F
1.3
0.05
<0.01
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 2
10/17/02
487
1035
M
1.9
0.07
<0.01
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 3
10/17/02
425
553
M
5.3
0.05
<0.01
0.4
TRM 624
CHC 4
10/17/02
549
1297
M
0.7
0.06
<0.01
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 5
10/17/02
405
515
F
5.5
0.06
<0.01
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 6
10/17/02
558
1937
F
8.6
0.2
0.09
1.8
TRM 624
CHC 7
10/17/02
541
1484
M
0.39
0.03
<0.01
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 8
10/17/02
576
1436
M
0.14
0.02
<0.01
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 9
10/17/02
538
1506
M
0.6
0.02
<0.01
0.2
TRM 624
CHC 10
10/17/02
425
618
M
0.26
<0.01
<0.01
<0.1

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e 10. Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfis o, and White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 20l~
Species/Year Location Weight Weight	Mean PCB Range Mean PCB No. > 2.0 Number

(TRM)
Range (gm)
Mean (gm)
Lipids (%)
(ur/r)
(Ufi/fi)
(U£/ft)
Fish
Channel Catfish








1985
628
270-2720
834
3.9
0.2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
580-2275
1385
4.5
0.1-4.5
1.5
2
10
1988
628
538-1732
968
5.4
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
292-2169
1002
4.4
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
375-1720
866
2.5
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
461-2139
1049
3.3
1.4-4.6
2.5
7
10
1992
624
430-1291
679
2.7
0.1-4.2
1.8
3
9
1993
624
432-1950
1138
3.1
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
425-2676
901
2.9
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
764-2135
1327
3.3
0.8-2.7
1.5
3
10
1996
624
524-2182
1375
2.3
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
466-1897
888
2.6
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
1998
624
519-2102
978
1.8
<0.1-3.1
1.0
1
10
1999
624
579-1976
1232
2.7
0.2-2.2
1.0
1
10
2000
624
479-1541
915
1.7
<0.1-0.8
0.4
0
10
2001
624
600-2166
969
4.7
<0.1-0.9
0.3
0
10
2002
624
515-1937
1120
2.5
<0.1-1.8
0.6
0
10
Carp








1992
651
1219-1937
1594
6.9
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White bass








1987a
628
162-180
181
3.1
b
<0.1
0
5

640
275-606
435
5.8
b
<0.1
0
5
1992
651
460-633
534
4.6
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a.	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. White bass and carp were collected from TRM 651 in 1992.
b.	Five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987. Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample.

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ell. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel
;h Fillets from Melton Hill Reservoir Through 2002.
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gm)
Mean
Weight (gm)
Mean
Lipid (%)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1987
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
148-1265
562
7.6
NA
1.2

CRM 39
5 (comp.)
413-851
624
4.8
NA
2.0
1988
CRM 24
10
406-6118
1774
bo
0.1-1.6
0.5

CRM 39






1989
CRM 23/24*
8
401-1695
840
3.6
0.1-0.6
0.3

CRM 39
NS






CRM 51
8
419-4051
1917
7.1
0.1-2.9
0.8
1990
CRM 23/24*
8
409-2358
1037
0.6
0.01-0.08 (1.3)*
0.3 (0.5)*

CRM 39
7
495-1226
741
5.3
0.1-1.3
0.7

CRM 51
8
603-1697
1105
7.9
0.1-4.4
1.2
1991
CRM 23/24*
8
406-2031
871
3.3
0.1-0.9
0.3

CRM 39
10
527-2581
1212
6.9
0.2-3.7
1.7

CRM 51
10
467-1436
967
8.3
0.2-12.5
1.9
1992
CRM 23/24
10
489-2571
1192
6.9
0.1-2.3
0.8

CRM 39
10
738-3981
1587
8.4
0.3-3.9
1.1

CRM 51
8
372-1130
770
8.5
0.2-0.9
0.5
1996
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
632-1873
1515
7.6
NA
1.3

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
3003-5096
3924
7.7
NA
3.1
1998
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
1597-2222
1776
4.0
NA
0.7

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
853-2287
1275
4.1
NA
1.0
2000
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
863-2457
1533
4.2
NA
0.3

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
526-1585
837
8.6
NA
0.7
2002
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
965-2364
1737
4.7
NA
0.6

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
420-2489
1521
7.8
NA
1.0
* Fish collected and analyzed by ORNL; values in () are adjusted (actual PCB va
samples.
ue X 1.5) to account for low spike recoveries in QA

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Table 12. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2002.
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1987
TRM 531
NS
-
-
-
-

TRM 560
6-Ind.
239- 1786
1103
0.1 -4.4
1.4

TRM 600*
10-Ind.
336 - 1330
757
0.4-3.1
1.5
1988
TRM 531
10-Ind.
494-4210
1763
0.1 -4.3
1.4

TRM 560
10-lnd.
411 -2765
1124
1.3-7.5
2.7

TRM 600
10-Ind.
829 - 2957
1289
o
00
2.4
1989
TRM 531 1)06
10-Ind.
320- 1695
1033
0.2-1.5
0.8

TRM 560 DOE
9-Ind.
324 - 1015
544
0.1 -0.5
0.3

TRM 600
7-lnd.
425 - 3229
1437
0.4 - 4.2
1.8
1990
TRM 531
10-Ind.
322 -2110
700
<0.1 -2.7
0.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
282 - 1521
838
<0.1 - 1.8
0.8

TRM 600
10-Ind.
208 - 3246
912
OO
i/~)
m
o
1.6
1991
TRM 531
10-Ind.
899 - 2323
1342
0.8-2.9
1.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
1149-2812
1571
O'
Tf-
i
00
o
2.3

TRM 600
10-Ind.
466- 1881
967
0.5-4.4
1.4
1992
TRM 531
10-Ind.
407-4178
1514
O
in
i
CO
o
1.7

TRM 560
10-Ind.
497 - 3563
1540
0.2 - 3.8
1.9

TRM 600
10-Ind.
464-2168
1018
0.4 - 6.2
1.9
1993
TRM 531 °°E
-
-
-
-


TRM 560
9-lnd.
500 - 2590
1086
0.4 - 2.3
1.2

TRM 600
10-Ind.
442 - 2884
931
0.1 -3.6
1.1
1994
TRM 531
1 -Comp.
511 -2338
1213
N/A
1.0

TRM 560
1 -Comp.
523 - 2394
1302
N/A
1.0

TRM 600
1 -Comp.
496 - 2348
958
N/A
1.0
1995
TRM 531
1 -Comp.
437 -2186
1260
N/A
0.8

TRM 560
1-Comp.
800- 1021
907
N/A
1.2

TRM 600
1 -Comp.
626 - 2047
1251
N/A
1.5

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Table 12 (Continued). Summary of PCB Concentrations (fig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2002.
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gin)
Mean
Weight (gin)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1996
TRM 531
1-Comp.
500- 1836
1250
N/A
0.7

TRJvl 560
1-Comp.
1062 -2877
2272
N/A
2.1

TRM 600
1-Comp.
714-3623
1809
N/A
1.1







1998
TRM 531
1-Comp.
936 -3451
1587
N/A
1.2

TRM 560
1-Comp.
488 - 1679
978
N/A
0.6

TRM 600
1 -Comp.
691 -2151
1181
N/A
1.0







2000
TRM 531
1 -Comp.
681 -3345
1798
N/A
0.5

TRM 560
1-Comp.
477 - 2220
995
N/A
0.4

TRM 600
1 -Comp.
450- 1528
944
N/A
0.2







2001
TRM 531
1 -Comp.
526-1246
778
N/A
0.2

TRM 560
1 -Comp.
576-3324
1897
N/A
0.3

TRM 600
1 -Comp.
558-1229
932
N/A
0.6







2002
TRM 531
1-Comp.
681-1894
1302
N/A
0.5

TRM 560
1 -Comp.
521-965
706
N/A
0.3

TRM 600
1-Comp.
482-2580
993
N/A
0.3







* Some blue catfish were collected from this site rather than all channel catfish.

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Table 13. Comparison of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish Collected in 2002 to Concentrations in Recent Years
Reservoir
Location
Year
Mean Weight
(gm)
Mean Lipid
(%)
Mean PCB Cone.
(wVr)
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624
1999
1232
2.7
1.0


2000
915
1.7
0.4


2001
969
4.7
0.3


2002
1120
2.5
0.6






Watt Bar
TRM 531
1998
1587
4.7
1.2


2000
1798
5.3
0.5


2001
778
3.7
0.2


2002
1302
5.6
0.5

TRM 560
1998
978
5.2
0.6


2000
995
5.8
0.4


2001
1897
5.0
0.3


2002
706
1.9
0.3

TRM 600
1998
1181
3.3
1.0


2000
944
2.2
0.2


2001
932
5.2
0.6


2002
993
7.2
0.3






Melton Hill
CRM 24
1998
1776
4.0
0.7


2000
1553
4.2
0.3


2001
NS
NS
NS


2002
837
4.7
0.6

CRM 45
1998
1275
4.1
1.0


2000
837
8.6
0.7


2001
DOE
DOE
0.3


2002
1521
7.8
1.0

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Table 14 - Summary of 2002 Laboratory Round Robin (Partial) in mg/kg.
Analyte
TVA's results
from ORNL's
aliqout
qamma-Chlordane

alpha-Chlordane

Alpha chlordene
0.01 U
Chlordene
0.01 U
cis-Chlordane
Interference
cis-Nonachlor
0.01 U
Decachlorobiphenyl Surrogate (%)
82
Lipids (%)
2.8
Oxychlordane
Interference
trans-Chlordane
0.01 U
trans-Nonachlor
0.02
o,p'-DDD
0.03
o,p'-DDE
0.03
o,p'-DDT
0.01 U
p,p'-DDD
0.01 U
p,p'-DDE
0.03
p,p'-DDT
0.01 U
PCB-1221
0.1 K
PCB-1232
0.1 K
PCB-1248
0.1 U
PCB-1254
0.3
PCB-1260
0.4
PCB 1016/1242

PCB-1016
0.1 U
PCB-1242
0.1 K
PCB 1262

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Figure 1. Average PCB Concentrations (pg/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun Reservoir, 1985 - 2002.
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
2.5
ch
o
c
o
o
o
o
a.
1.5
0.5
TRM 624

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Figure 2. Average or Composite PCB Concentrations (fig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2002

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Figure 3. Average or Composite PCB Concentrations (|lg/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Melton Hill Reservoir, 1987 - 2002
Note: The CRM 45 sampling location has been used from 1996 to present. Prior to 1996, the sampling location was CRM 39.

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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia

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FISH - A GREAT NUTRITIONAL CATCH

Fish and shellfish are an excellent source of protein,
vitamins, and minerals Msriv fish are also high in
omega - 3 fatty acids - whuh are believed to provide
protection from heart disease.
However, fish can become unhealthy to eat based on:
the length of time they are exposed to harmful
substances in their habitat;
>^5 the amount(s) of contaminant!s) in the food
they themselves eat;
and the bacteria and parasites they may
contain that are harmful to humans.
You can reduce your nsk of health hazards that may
be involved in eating fish by knowing how to choose,
store, prepare, and cook fish.
FISH NUTRITION
Seafood

total
saturated;

(402.
protein
tat
tat
cholesterol
cooked)
calories, (gm) .
(gm)
(g)
(mg)
bass
166 27
5
1 :
99
catfish
170 . 21
9
2
72
flounder
133 : 27
2
0.4
77
| ocean perch
: 137 : 27 j
2
, 0.4
61
oysters
: 185 ; 21 :
5
1
113
; salmon
245 i 31 :
12
2 ,
99
i shrimp
95 20
1
! 0.3 j
183
I trout
; 170 , 26 j
1
! 0.3 j
183
i tuna, packed
i i !

! i

! in water
! 132 ; 29 i
1
I 0-3 ;
33
; whiting
! 116 i 24 ;
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1.7
| 0.4 j
84
' Saturated fat, the kind of fat that raises cholesterol
j levels in people and increases risk of heart disease
| and stroke, is low m fish and seafood. The
I cholesterol content of fish is generally similar to
| that found in lean meat and poultry. Shellfish, while
somewhat higher in cholesterol, are low in
saturated fat so they are still considered a good
choice when eaten in moderation.
Both the American Heart Association and
the American Dietetic Association agree
that a healthy eating plan should include
two servings offish a week. To receive the
greatest nutritional benefit and reduce
health risks from fish, eat a variety in
moderate amounts.
THE SAFE TYPES
OF FISH TO EAT
Fish may contain different kinds and levels of
contaminants based on their location, their length
of life, and their feeding habits.
For example, a fish that lives a longer life and
is at the top of the food chain will have more
time to accumulate more mercury in its body
muscie. Fish known as bottom feeders will be
more exposed to pesticides and PCBs, because
these chemicals run off the land and settle to the
bottom of waterbodies. These primarily deposit
in the fatty portions of the fish.
Fish bought at a store are usually farm-grown.
Farm-grown fish have the least exposure to cont-
aminants. because they are raised in tanks and
other carefully controlled areas and are sold as
Mion as the\ reach the best size toi eating
Women who could become pregnant,
who are pregnant, or who are
nursing should be aware that
contaminants transferred through the
uterus or through breast milk can
harm the development of their child.
The following guidelines for pregnant women are
from the Environmental Working Group,
a Washington. D.C.-based advocacy group.
Safe for pregnant and nursing women: fanned trout,	|
farmed catfish, shrimp, fish sticks, summer flounder, wild	i
Pacific salmon, croaker, mid-Atlantic blue crab, haddock.	{
i
Pregnant women should eat no more than one serving	i
per month: canned tuna, mahi mahi, blue mussels,	j
Eastern oysters, cod. pollock. Great Lakes salmon, wild	|
channel catfish, blue crab from the Gulf of Mexico.	i
Any woman considering pregnancy, already pregnant,
or nursing should avoid these fish: shark, swordfish.
king mackerel, tilefish. tuna steaks, sea bass, marlin,
halibut, pike, walleye, white croaker, largemouth bass,
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THERE ARE THREE
PRIMARY CONTAMINANTS
OF FISH:
Mercury is a toxic metal that naturally exists in low lev-
els throughout air, water, soil, rocks, plant, animal, and
human life It also accumulates in fish muscle tissues.
Health risk: When mercurv is present in food, it can
build up in the body and cause damage to the nervous
system and kidneys. Women who eat fish containing
mercury before or during pregnancy nsk causing
developmental and7or learning problems in children.
Risk reduction: Fish that live longer or that eat other
fish will contain more mercury than small fish or
crayfish. No cooking will reduce mercury levels; eat
long-lived fish such as bass or tuna in moderate
amounts (two to three nmes per week in small to
medium portions - 3 to 4 ounces). If you are pregnant
or nursing, avoid fish that usually contain high
mercury levels or that are on the fish advisory list.
PCBs (polychlorinared biphenyls) are chemicals that
were created for use in electrical transformers, cutting
oils and hydraulic fluids, and carbonless paper. While
banned in the U.S. in 1979, they have remained in the
soil and tend to accumulate in the sediment at the
bottom of lakes and streams when they reach water.
Health risk: High levels of PCBs have been linked to
problems with learning and short-term memory. PCBs
can accumulate in breast milk, and it is important
that nursing women eat a variety of animal foods
in moderation to avoid consumption of high rates
of PCBs.
Risk reduction: All animal fat is a source of storage
for PCBs, and so intake of fish fat and other animal
fats should be reduced (see section on how to prepare
fish and safe amounts to eat). Bottom feeders such as
catfish, carp, buffalo fish, and sucker tend to have a
higher level of PCBs.
Pesticides found in fish in Alabama are mainly
chlordane and DDT. These have either been dumped
into the ground or the water or have run off the land
where they have been used into the water.
Health risk: Chlordane can cause nervous system
and liver damage as well as cancer in experimental
animals. DDT damages the liver and can harm
reproductive, developmental, and nervous systems.
Exposure to pesticides can damage a child's
development.
Risk reduction: Chlordane and DDT accumulate in
the fatty tissues of fish, so reduce intake of the fatty
parts of fish.
The Alabama Department of Public
Health issues fish consumption
advisories to help people decide
whether or not to eat a specific fish
from a specific Alabama waterbody.
FISH CONSUMPTION
ADVISORIES:
have no regulatory impact and are not laws to
say you cannot eat the fish; they only help •
you make a decision about eating fish caught
in some Alabama waters.

are based on an examination of the level of
contaminants in the fish by the Alabama
Department of Environmental Management.
Because there are 77,000 miles of rivers and
streams in Alabama, ADEM can only do rep-
resentative samplings. ADEM personnel col-
lect at least six fish of each species from vari-
ous watershed basins every five years. These
fish are analyzed for 21 different materials
that are known to be harmful when eaten and
stored in various human body parts such as
muscle, fat, and organs where they may dam-
age either development or function.
are issued by the Alabama Department of
Public Health after a review of the informa-
tion provided by the ADEM samples. The
Health Department issues two types of
advisories:
A limited consumption advisory states that
women of reproductive age and children less
than 15 years of age should avoid eating cer-
tain types of fish from specific waterbodies.
Other people should limit consumption to one
meal per month.
A no consumption advisory recommends
that everyone should avoid eating certain
species of fish in the defined area.
are updated annually in the spring and
whenever any important changes are found.
are available by calling
r-800-201-8208
or on the Health Department website at
www.adph.org
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THE SAFE WAYS TO PREPARE FISH
Follow these simple guidelines
when preparing fish and other
kinds of seafood:
Keep fish cold until ready to cook. Fish must be
kept on ice or m the refrigerator to prevent spoiling
Store fish in the refrigerator within rwo hours after
cooking or serving.
Eat only.thoroughly cooked fish-Uncooked: fish
may contain viruses and parasites, thai can. make you,
sick.	_______
Eat only the fillet portions of fish. Contaminants
that may come from the environment can accumulate
in fatty tissues, especially when fish are large.
Remove and discard the skin, guts, and liver.
Filleting removes fat that is located in the belly flaps
and along the lateral line of the back.
Use low-fat cooking methods like broiling,
grilling, poaching, and steaming. Let juices drain
away from the:fish as much as possible. Frying or
adding butter and other rich sauces during or after
preparation takes away the heart health benefits of
eating fish and adds many calones.
Cat small, but legal, fish.
Mix marine and freshwater species.
Eat fish from restaurants and supermarkets
rather than all native fish.
LOCATION OF FAT IN FISH
Lateral line
Nape
\
Belly flaps
Belly flaps
Nape
Sections closest to
head
Dark red portions
Lateral line
Just under skin
Part closest of head
Tail portions leanest
Remove all skin
Fat - Remove the fatty
dark meat along the entire
length of the filet
Remove
all fat along
the back
Remove
guts
Remove
the belly
CALL
1-800-201-8208
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.adph.org
Alabama Department of
	PUBLIC HEALTH
\ IJI'll KI'I FISll I S ¦ 0 3-kw

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Bet hooked or
S003 ALABAMA FISH
CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES
FOR MOST RECENT UPDATES, CALL 1-800-201-8208
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.adph.org
Alabama Department of Public Health
April 2003 This List subject to change.
WATER BODY
COUNTY
SPECIES
PORTION
POLLUTANT
TYPE ADVISORY
Bay Mmette Creek
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercup/4
No Consumption1
Big Escambia Creek
Escambia
Largemouth Bass
Louisville 4 Nasnville PR Bnage Crossing
Mercury
No Consumotion
Blackwater Creek
Baldwin
Escambia
Largemouth Bass
Area between mouth of river ana railroad
crossing SE of Robertsdale and between
Co Rd 4 bridge ana ALVFL line
Mercury
No Consumption
Chickasaw Creek
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Choccoiocco
Creek
Calhoun
Talladega
All Species
Entire length of Creek from Soutn
of Oxford, downstream to wnere
Choccoiocco Creek flows into
Logan Martin Lake
PC8sJ
No Consumption 1
Cold Creek
Swamp
Mobile
All Species
From confluence of Cold Creek with the
Mobile River west through the swamp
Mercury*
No Consumption' ;
Conecuh River
Escambia
Largemouth Bass
At Pollard Landing approx 8 6 miles
downstream of paper mill
Mercury
No Consumption j
Coosa River
Cherokee
Catfish over 1 pound
Georgia state line & Weiss Dam
PC 8s3
Limited Consumption2 ;
Coosa River
Calhoun
St Clair
Talladega
Catfish
over 1 pound
Between Neely Henry Dam
& Riverside, All
PCBsJ
Limited
Consumption' ;
i
Coosa River
St. Clair
Talladega
Bass: Largemouth,
Spotted, Striped
Between Riverside and Vincent,
including the Logan Martin Reservoir
PCBsJ
Limited j
Consumption2 i
Coosa River
St. Clair
Shelby
Talladega
Spotted or Striped
Bass, Catfish over
1 pound, Crappie
Between Logan Martin Dam & the
railroad tracks crossing the Coosa
River near Vincent, AL
PC8sJ
No Consumption ' j
Coosa River
Chilton
Coosa
Shelby
St Clair
Talladega
Striped Bass.
Crappie,
Blue Catfish.
Spotted Bass
Between Logan Martin Dam &
Lay Dam
PCBsJ
No Consumption ' j
1
Coosa River
St Clair
Spotted Bass
In upper Lay Reservoir approximately
two mile downstream of Logan Martin
Dam and one-half mile downstream from
the Kelly Creek-Coosa River confluence
in the vicinity of Ratcliff/Elliot Island
PCBs1
Limited
Consumption2
Coosa River
Etowah
Channel Catfish
In the Croft Ferry area of Neely Henry
Reservoir (Alabama Power Reservoir
Mile 54)
PCBsJ
No Consumption '
|
Escatawpa River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Entire river
Mercury
No Consumption
Fish River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire nver
Mercury4
No Consumption'
Fowl River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
over 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury4
No Consumption'
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
under 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury4
Limited
Consumption2
Huntsville Spring
Branch & Indian
Creek
Madison
Small Mouth Buffalo,
Bigmouth Buffalo
From Redstone
Arsenal to the
Tennessee River
DDP
No Consumption'
Little Escambia Creek
Escambia
Spotted Bass
At US Hwy 31/29 Bridge
Mercury
No Consumption
Middle River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
4.5 Mi above confluence w/Tensaw River
Mercury
No Consumption
Mobile River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
At and South of the confluence
of Cold Creek
Mercury4
Limited
Consumption2
Opossum Creek
Jefferson
Largemouth Bass
From the pumping station to the
confluence with Valley Creek


Styx River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire nver
Mercury4
No Consumption'
Styx River
Baldwin
Channel Catfish
Entire river
Mercury4
Limited Consumption2
Tensaw River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire nver
Mercury4
Limited Consumption2
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
Atlantic Croaker
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
Chlordane1
No Consumption'
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
i Striped Bass,
j Speckled Trout
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
ChlordaneJ
Limited
Consumption2
Tombigbee
River
Washington
I Largemouth Bass,
Channel Catfish
At river mile 60.5
Mercury4
No Consumption'
Valley Creek
Jefferson
! Largemouth Bass
Around confluence with Opossum Creek
Mercury
No Consumption
Yellow River
Covington
i Largemouth Bass
At Co Rd 4 bridge crossing approx
1 5 miles upstream of AL/FL line
Mercury
No Consumption
No consumotion advisor/ - Everyone should avoid eating the designated soecies of fish in the defined areas
-' Limited consumotion advisor/ - Women of reoroductive age and children less man 15 years ola snould avoia eating the designated soecies of fish ;rom
should limit their consumotion of the particular soecies ;o one meal oer month
~ne 'J S EPA 'egaras cmoraane DC" and °C3s as 3rocacie Human carcinogens "ms -noicates cancer-causing aomr, Jeierminea n aGoratorv mimais
1 Mer^jr-/ 'S non-^.arrncnenu. n -?x:reme!v ncn eve's -ne'cjrv jrtec:s *ne "tervcus wstefn ^cnei, anr: etus
these areas Ctner peooie
3ut not 'n humans

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While most of the information issued bv ADPH is in the form of advisory opinions of which type of fish
should not be eaten from which bodies of water, there is a great deal of importance in this information both
to the Department and to each individuai in the state. However, it is equally important for most people to
know where they can fish and what kind of fish they can catch and eat.
The following lists comprise sites within the state that ADEM has sampled
over the past three years and found no levels of contaminants that ADPH would
consider harmful in any of the species sampled.
WATER BODY
2003 SAMPLE SITES WITH NO ADVISORIES
STATIOM LOCATION
COUNTY
Bankhead Reservoir
Dam forebay area
' Tuscaloosa j
Bay Minette Creek
; Bay Minette Creek, Baldwin Co in vicinity of Hwy 225 bridge
i Baldwin
Choctawhatchee River
Choctawhatchee River 1.5 miles above AUFL state line
i Geneva
Chickasaw Creek
Between 1-65 bridge and Hwy 213 bridge
i Mobile j
Heron Bay
Heron Bay
Mobile
Holt Reservoir
Forebay area, downstream of Deerlick Creek public access area
< Tuscaloosa
Jordan Reservoir
Coosa River. Jordan Reservoir approx 1 mile below Mitchell Dam
Chilton
Jordan Reservoir
Jordan Dam forebay to Alabama Power Reservoir mile 1 0
Eimore
Lake Tuscaloosa
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam Forebay vicinity
Tuscaloosa
Lewis Smith Reservoir
Ryan Creek approx. 2.2 miles upstream of Big Bridge and approx 12 miles
upstream of Sipsey Fork
Cullman
Lewis Smith Reservoir
Rock Creek m vicinity of Little Crooked Creek approx. 5 miles upstream
of Sipsey Fork
Winston
Lewis Smith Reservoir
Mouth of Clear Creek, mouth of Butler Creek, mouth of Sipsey Fork 2.3 miles
from State Rt 257 bridge
| Winston ;
Magnolia River
Magnolia River approx 2.5 miles upstream from Weeks Bay
Baldwin :
Mifflin Lake
Mifflin Lake, between Middle and Tensaw Rivers
Baldwin
Mitchell Reservoir
Dam forebay to 1 mile upstream of dam
Chilton
Mitchell Reservoir
Coosa River, Mitchell Reservoir approx. 1 mile below Lay Dam
Chilton
Neely Henry Reservoir
: Neely Henry at Croft Ferry, Alabama Power reservoir mile 54
Etowah ¦
Neely Henry Reservoir
; Coosa River in the Dead River between Weiss Dam
1 Etowah
North River
Upstream of Lake Tuscaloosa
! Tuscaloosa I
; Oliver Reservoir
; Oliver Dam forebay
Tuscaloosa |
Perdido Bay
| Near Grass Point and Chamber Point
| Baldwin j
Tombigbee River
Approximately 3 miles downstream of Gutf States paper mill
; Sumter
Warrior Lake
Warrior Lake Dam forebay approximately river mile 263
' Greene
Wheeler Reservoir
Approximately one mile downstream of Champion International
' Madison
Wolf Bay
North of Mulberry Point
Baldwin

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2002 SAMPLE SITES WITH WD ADVISORIES



Alaoama River
3-5 miles downstream from Hammermill discharge
Dallas
Aliceville Reservoir
TombigDee River Aliceville Reservoir Dam Foreoay
Pickens
Sig Creek Reservoir
Big Creek Reservoir. Big Creek, lake-wide sample.
Mobile
Bay Minetie Creek
Bay Minerte Creek, in vicinity of Hwy 225 brioge
Baldwin
3on Secour Bay
Near confluence of Bon Secour River
Baldwin
¦ Coosa River
3-5 miles downstream from Kimberly Clark discharge a! river mile 444 0

Demopolis Reservoir
Dam forebay area downstream of Demopolis
Marengo
Gainesville Reservoir
Dam forebay
Greene
Hog Bayou
Hog Bayou at existing trend station (Berry Pipeline crossing) and near
Occidental Canal discharge.
. Mobile i
1 Tombigbee River
3-5 miles downstream of James River discharge, river mile 166.6
i Choctaw
: Mobile River
Mobile River at Cold Creek, river mile 27 0.
i Mobile
t i
' Mobile River
Mobile River at David Lake River, river mile 41 3
; Mobile ]
Mobile River
Little Sand Island area, Mobile River and its confluence with Mobile 8ay.
, Mobile !
Pickwick Reservoir
Near river mile 258-259, downstream from Pond Creek Confluence,
Occidental discharges into Pond Creek
; Colbert
, Portersville Bay -
Off Bayou La Batre
Mobile
Sandy Creek
Due east of Barin Navy Field approximately 1 mile downstream of Hwy 98
and approximately 2 miles upstream of confluence with Wolf Creek.
Baldwin
Tombigbee River
3-5 miles downstream of James River discharge, river mile 166 6
; Choctaw
i Weeks Bay
Near confluence of Magnolia River and Weeks Bay
Baldwin
Wolf Creek
i
Un-numbered county road just off of County Route 20 due south of Barm
Navy Field approximately 1 mile upstream of confluence with Sandy Creek.
Baldwin

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Guidelines For Eating Fish
From
Georgia Waters
'*¦>
»	-i
2003 Update
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.H., Suite 1252
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9000
For more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
F.nvironmental Protection Division
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 1152
Atlanta, GA 30334-9000
(404) 656-471 3 or (706) 369-6376
Wildlife Resources Division
2123 U.S. Hwy. 278, S.E.
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770)918-6418
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, Ga. 31 520
(912)264-7218
Check the DNR Web Site at: http://www.dnr.state.ga.us
>	For this booklet: Click on Environmental. Choose Georgia's Environment.
Click on fish consumption guidelines
>	For the current Georgia 2003-2004 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations,
Click on Wildlife. Click on Fishing. Choose Fishing Regulations. Or, go
to hUp://www.gofisliEeorgia.com
>	For more information on Coastal Fisheries and 2003-2004 Regulations,
Click on Coastal. Choose Recreational Fishing.
>	For information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) source reduction,
reuse options, proper disposal or recycling, Click on P2AD (Pollution
Prevention Assistance), and select HHW listed topics.
Call the DNR Toll Free Tip Line at 1-800-241-41 13 to report fish kills, spills,
sewer overflows, dumping or poaching (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
Check USEPA and USFDA for Federal Guidance on Fish Consumption
>	USEPA: http://www.CDa.gov/ost/fishadvice
>	USFDA: liltp://vm.cfsan. fda.gov/seafood.html
Image Credits:
Covers: Dunne Raver Art Collection, courtesy of the U.S. Pish and Wildlife Service; Rainbow
Trout on Front Cover and Spotted Scatrout on Rack Cover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), Line Drawings by Robert Shallenberger: Snowy Fgret (p. v); Fisherman (p I); Sunfish
(p 2); Raccoon (pp. .1 & ti); Yellow Rullhead (p 5).
Diagram of Fish Fat Areas (p 7) Redrawn by Georgia EPD from other sources
UStiFA Watershed Clip Art (pp. 4 & 8).

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION	V
ARE GEORGIA'S FISH SAFE TO EAT?	I
MOW DO GEORGIA'S F1SII COMPARE?	2
HOW DO FISH BECOME CONTAMINATED?	3
WHAT IS BEING DONE?	3
BENEFITS OF EATING FISH	5
RISKS OF CONTAMINATED FISH	5
SPECIAI, NOTICE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, NURSING MOTHERS
AND CHILDREN	6
WAYS TO REDUCE RISK	7
USING THESE GUIDELINES	8
FISH CONSUMPTION GUIDELINES	10
Georgia Public Lakes 500 Acres or Larger	10
Georgia Public Lakes and Ponds Less Than 500 Acres	18
Georgia freshwater rivers and creeks	23
Georgia Estuarine Systems	44
special listings	46
Special Mercury Guidance on King Mackerel	47
INDEX	48
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Introduction
I 'ishing is a popular pastime in Georgia. Whether you go
alone to relax and enjoy nature, with your friends to enjoy
camaraderie and "fish tales " or with your family to pass on
a sport you learned as a child, fishing is a fun and
rewarding sport enjoyed by many people.
Not only does fishing give people an excuse to get away
from the hustle and hustle of daily life, hut it can also put a
- healthy, satisfying meal on the table. Fish are low in
saturatedfat, high in protein, and can have substantial health benefits when eaten
in place of other high-fat foods. The quality of sport fish caught in Georgia is very
good: however, polychlorinated hiphenyls (PCRs), mercury, chlordane, DDT
residues (DDT/DDE/DDD), toxaphene (and related compounds), and dieldrin
have been found in some fisli. In most cases, the levels of these chemicals are low.
However, to help ensure the good health of Georgians, the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) has developed guidelines for how often certain species of
fish can be safely eaten. These guidelines are based on the best scientific
information and procedures available. As more advanced procedures are
developed, these guidelines may change.
It is important to keep in mind that the consumption recommendations are based
on health-risk calculations for someone eating fish with similar contamination
over a period of 30 years or more.
These guidelines are not intended to discourage people from eating fish, but should
he used as a guide for choosing which type (species) and size of fish to eat from
Georgia waters.
The guidelines are non-binding recommendations EPD determines based on the
body of water a fish comes from, the species offish and the amount offish a person
consumes. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide detailed information in an
understandable format for people who eat fish. Waters listed in the fish
consumption guidelines are not necessarily assessed as impaired using USEPA
guidelines for Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act.
The river basin where tested sites are heated has been identified in the tables. The
fourteen major river basins in Georgia are shown on the map provided, preceding
the consumption guidance tables. The listings for lakes have been divided into those,
with a surface area of500 acres or more, and small lakes and ponds less than 500
acres in size. The Georgia rivers have also been divided into freshwater rivers and
creeks, and estuarine systems. An index is provided at the back of the booklet for
quick page reference to lake, river and estuarine locations that have been tested.
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Are Georgia's Fish Safe to Eat?
Yes. The quality of fish in Georgia is good. Fish and
seafood are nutritious and can play a role in maintaining a
healthy well-balanced diet. This booklet provides you
with the guidance and recommendations to use in eating
fish in a healthy and informed manner. The Georgia
•	Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has one of the
most progressive fish testing programs in the southeast. A variety of different fish
species were tested for 43 separate contaminants, including metals, organic
chemicals and pesticides. Many of these contaminants did not appear in any fish
However, two contaminants, PCBs and mercury, were frequently detected in
significant amounts in a few species from some bodies of water in Georgia. Four
additional contaminants, chlordane, DDT residues (DDT/DDE/DDD), toxaphene-
like compounds, and dieldrin were also detected infrequently. This publication
provides you with information on those six contaminants: PCBs, mercury,
chlordane, DDT/DDE/DDD, toxaphene and dieldrin.
In some areas, fish are contaminated with low concentrations of PCBs, which
stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. It is now illegal to manufacture PCBs;
however, in the past, these synthetic oils were used regularly as fluids for electrical
transformers, cutting oils, and carbonless paper. Although they were banned in
1976, they do not break down easily and remain in aquatic sediments for years.
Over time levels of PCBs are decreasing.
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that does not break down as it cycles
between land, water, and air. As mercury cycles through the environment it is
absorbed and ingested by plants and animals. Nearly all of the mercury found in
fish flesh is an organic form, called methylmercury. Most of the mercury absorbed
or ingested will be returned to the environment but some will remain in the plant
and animal tissues. It is not known where the mercury in Georgia's fish originated.
Mercury may be present in fish because of the mercury content of soils and rocks in
the southeast, from municipal and industrial sources, or from fossil fuel use.
Scientific evidence is growing that mercury is transported long distances through
the upper atmosphere, making its control a global environmental issue. Although
mercury has always been present, scientific research shows that the amount of
mercury cycling through (he environment has increased significantly following the
dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s.
Chlordane is a man-made pesticide used in the U.S. from the late 1940s to the early
1980s. Historically, chlordane was used as an agricultural pesticide, but in 1978 it
was restricted to termite control use only. It is now banned for all uses. Chlordane
is persistent in the environment and may remain in aquatic sediments for years.

I
Fish at only one site (Albany By-Pass Pond), had enough DDE/DDD residues to
recommend a restriction in consumption. The DDE/DDD contaminants arc
chemical breakdown products of the pesticide DDT. DDT was first synthesized in
1874 and its insccticidal properties were discovered in 1939. In the United States
DDT was used extensively until 1969. The U.S. production of DDT was
discontinued in 1969. Residues of DDE/DDD are persistent and break down slowly
in the environment.
Fish at only one site (Casey Canal), had enough dieldrin to recommend a restriction
in consumption. Dieldrin is another chlorinated pesticide like chlordane and DDT,
and has been restricted from use in the United States. It wa.s used to control corn
and citrus pests, termites, and in moth proofing. Dieldrin is persistent in the
environment because of the slow breakdown rate.
Toxaphene was a chlorinated camphcne pesticide used extensively on cotton. In
1982 registration for all uses were cancelled, and a ban on all uses went into effect
in 1990. One estuarine area (Terry and Dupree Creeks, and the Back River),
adjacent to a site where toxaphene was once manufactured has remaining residues
of toxaphcne-like compounds present in some fish. Toxaphene is also persistent in
the environment.
Like PCBs, the chlorinated pesticides do not break down easily and remain in
aquatic sediments for years. These organic contaminants tend to concentrate in fat
and fatly tissues offish such as the liver and other organs. Overtime levels of PCBs
and chlorinated pesticides are decreasing.
Some fish in the Savannah River below Augusta contain the radioactive elements
cesium-137 and strontium-90. Exposure to large amounts of these elements may
increase the risk of developing cancer.
How Do Georgia's Fish Compare?
Georgia has one of the most extensive fish
monitoring programs in the southeast. This is not
because Georgia has highly contaminated fish,
but because the DNR has made a serious
commitment to evaluate fish quality and provide
_ ^	^ detailed information to the people of Georgia.
,	v.M'-.'	Review and comparison of data collected
nationally on fish tissue contamination that the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) has assembled shows the quality offish in Georgia is similar to
that in surrounding southeastern states.
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How Do Fish Become Contaminated?
Contaminants get into water as a result of storni water runoff, industrial and
municipal discharges, agricultural practices, nonpoint source pollution and other
factors. When it rains, chemicals from the land and in the air are washed into the
water.
Contaminants are carried downstream by rivers and creeks into lakes, reservoirs,
and estuaries. Contaminants can get into fish in a variety of ways. Fish absorb
PCBs, chlordane and oilier pesticides from either water, suspended sediments, or
their food. These chemicals concentrate in the fat of fish tissue and in fatty fish
such as carp and catfish. Cleaning and cooking a fish to remove fat will lower the
amount of PCHs, chlordane or other pesticides in a fish meal. Larger, older fish and
fish which cat other fish may accumulate more contaminants than smaller, younger
fish. Contaminants are not usually detected in panfish such as crappie and blucgill.
Once in the water, mercury is converted to methylmercury by bacteria and other
processes Fish absorb methylmercury from their food and from water as it passes
over their gills. Mercury is bound to proteins in fish tissue, including muscle.
What is Being Done?
The DNR is committed to protecting Georgia's rivers,
streams, lakes and other waters. Doth PCBs and
chlordane have been banned and the levels of these
chemicals are steadily decreasing over time.
The Department began this progressive program to
evaluate problem areas and to protect public health by
giving people the information they need to make
decisions about eating fish from different waters. Although the DNR has evaluated
fish tissue since the I970's, the program was significantly expanded in the I990's
to support development of risk-based consumption guidelines. Testing on additional
lakes and rivers is balanced with retesting of waters where changes may be
occurring. Contaminant levels in fish change very slowly and sampling the sam^
species of fish from (he same locations over time will allow the DNR to document
changes and trends in contamination levels.
Georgia has more than 70,150 miles of rivers and streams and more than 425,382
acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. It will not be possible for the DNR to sample
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every stream and lake in the state. However, high priority has been placed on the 26
major reservoirs that make up more than 90% of the total lake acreage. Waterways
listed in this guide will continue to be sampled as part of a five year rotating
schedule of river basin planning and monitoring to track any trends in fish
contaminant levels. The Department has also made sampling fish in rivers and
streams downstream of urban and/or industrial areas a high priority. T he DNR also
focuses attention on areas which are frequented by a large number of anglers.
Most lakes and rivers contain a wide variety of fish and selecting which species of
fish to test is important The DNR samples fish that arc top predators (high in the
food chain) and fish that feed on the bottom. For this reason, largemouth bass and
channel catfish arc usually the primary species tested. Hybrid bass arc also tested in
areas with good fisheries for this species. Smaller fish, such as crappie, blucgill and
redbreast sunfish, arc tested in secondary studies after testing the larger target fish.
This is because smaller fish accumulate contaminants more slowly and in smaller
amounts than larger fish and bottom feeders.
To prevent future contamination, the Department seeks to identify pollution sources
and to work with industries, cities, farms and others to reduce the threat posed by
pollutants. In many cases this means implementing new technologies or practices
that eliminate the use or creation of contaminants and thus the need to dispose of or
discharge these chemicals. Stale laws have tough Restrictions and penalties for
discharge of toxic substances. The DNR is responsible for pnforcing these laws in
Georgia and for ensuring compliance with these regulations.
Individuals can play a role in preventing contamination of Georgia's waters by
recycling and disposing of chemicals, such as oil, antifreeze, paint, and other wastes
properly. Manufacturers arc working to reduce the use of mercury in their products,
but it is still found in common household products such as thermostats, electrical
switches, thermometers, some batteries, and fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps.
To protect Georgia's waterways from contamination, individuals, industries,
farmers and others must learn to modify their day-to-day activities and work
practices to apply new ways to prevent pollution. The DNR will continue to work
closely with these groups to improve water quality in Georgia. Planning,
regulations, facilities modernization, public education and other activities will play
a major role in protecting Georgia's waters for future generations.
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Benefits of Eating Fish
Fish has long been recognized as a nutritious
"protein food". It's nutritional value as a protein
source is greater than that for beef, pork,
chicken or milk. Additionally, the types and
amounts of dietary fats are generally more
"heart healthy" than the fats found in other protein foods. Fish is also an important
source of the fatty acids which arc critical for the development of the brain and
nervous system. Fish is an excellent source ofsevcral vitamins, and also contributes
appreciable amounts of dietary calcium, iron and zinc. These minerals are essential
nutrients that tend to be low in people's diets. Many studies suggest that eating fish
regularly may help protect against heart and inflammatory diseases.
These guidelines arc based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces ('/4 to '/2
pound). Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you may
prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Risks of Contaminated Fish
These guidelines were designed to protect you from experiencing health problems
associated with eating contaminated fish. PCBs, methylmercury, chlordanc,
DDT/DDE/DDD, toxaphenc and dicldrin build up in your body over time. It may
take months or years of regularly eating contaminated fish to accumulate levels
which would affect your health. Keep in mind (hat these guidelines are based on
eating fish with similar contamination over a period of 30 years or more. Current
statistics indicate that cancer will affect about one in every four people nationally,
primarily due to smoking, diet and hereditary risk factors. If you follow Georgia's
consumption guidelines, the contaminants in the fish you cat may not increase your
cancer risk at all. At worst, using the USEPA estimates of contaminant potency,
your cancer risk from fish consumption should be less than I in 10,000.
PCBs, chlordanc, DDT/DDD/DDE, toxaphene and dicldrin can cause cancer in
laboratory animals exposed to large amounts, and may cause cancer in humans.
Effects other than cancer from these chemicals may include developmental
problems in children whose mothers were exposed to them before or during
pregnancy. Studies of people who have been exposed to very large quantities of
these chemicals (pesticide workers, etc.), have indicated a relationship between
high exposures and health effects on the nervous system, digestive system, and the
immune system.
Exposure to methylmercury has not been linked to cancer. Methylmercury is a
concern because of it's potential to damage the nervous system, especially in the
developing fetus and young child.
The consumption advice provided in (his booklet is developed in a conservative
manner. It is intended to protect both children and adults from cancer and the other
potential toxic effects of these chemicals.
Special Notice for Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers and
Children
If you arc pregnant or a nursing mother, or plan to become pregnant soon, you and
children under 6 years of age are sensitive to the effects of contaminants such as
mercury. DNR's guidelines arc designed to be protective for these sensitive groups.
In early 2001 the USEPA issued a national advisory recommending that these
sensitive groups limit consumption of all freshwater fish to.one meal per week due
to mercury. People may wish to follow USEPA's recommendation, especially in
areas where DNR has not (csted fish and offered detailed guidelines. For most other
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Ways to Reduce Risk
Keep smaller fish for eating Generally, larger, older fish may be more
contaminated than younger, smaller fish. You can minimize your health risk by
eating smaller fish (within legal size limits) and releasing the larger fish.
Vary the kinds of fish you eat. Contaminants build up in large predators and
bottom-feeding fish, like bass and catfish, more rapidly than in other species. By
substituting a few meals oT panfish, such as bream (e.g. bluegill, redear), and
crappic, you can reduce your risk.
Kat smaller meals when you eat big fish and eat them less often. If you catch a
big fish, freeze part of the catch (mark container or wrapping with species and
location), and space the meals from this fish over a period of time.
Clean and cook your fish properly. How you clean and cook your fish can reduce
the level of contaminants by as much as half in some fish. Some chemicals have a
tendency to concentrate in the fatty tissues of fish. By removing the fish's skin and
trimming fillets according to the following diagram, you can reduce the level of
chemicals substantially. Mercury is bound to the meat of the fish, so these
precautions will not help reduce this cohtaminant.
Remove the skin from fillets or steaks. The internal organs (intestines, liver, roe,
and so forth), and skin are often high in fat and contaminants.
Trim off the fatty areas shown in black on the drawing. These include the belly
fat, side or body fat. and the flesh along the top of the back. Careful trimming can
reduce some contaminants by 25 to 50%.
Cook fish so fat drips away. Broil, bake or grill fish and do not use the drippings.
Deep-fat frying removes some contaminants, but you should discard and not reuse
the oil for cooking. Pan frying removes few, if any, contaminants.
Remove Remove the fat
of the fillet
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Using These Guidelines
Check the following pages (or Index), for the area where you fish. The lakes and
rivers on the list are arranged in alphabetical order. If your fish or fishing location is
NOT in this booklet, follow the suggestions in Ways to Reduce Risk.
The current Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations should be consulted for the legal
sizes and creel limits for different species in a water body. Some legal size limit
information is provided in the following tables. The regulations also provide
detailed information on how to measure fish length or other seafood size measures.
If your fish or fishing location is in the booklet, it docs not necessarily mean that
there are contaminants present, but only that the fish have been tested. Meal advice
will depend on what contaminant(s) were found and how much was found in
different species and sizes of fish. Follow these instructions carefully.
V
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> Measure fish from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail fin.
> On the charts find your lake or river and the species and size of fish you
caught. If there is no meal frequency listed for a particular size fish, that
size has not been tested or is illegal to keep. For rivers, the size that was
tested was the common creel size for that species.
>• Listed below are the four different recommended meal frequencies that
are possible for different species and sizes of fish
no restriction
/ meal per week
I meal per month
do not eat
> For the purposes of these guidelines, one meal is assumed to range from
1/4 to '/2 pound of fish ('I S ounces) for a 150 pound person. Subtract or
add I ounce of fish to the range for every 20 pounds of body weight. For
example, one meal is assumed to be 3 7 ounces for a 130 pound person
and 5-9 ounces for a 170 pound person.
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MAJOR RIVtR BASINS
FOR THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
RIVER
Chattahoochee River Basin
Flint River Basin
Coosa River Basin
Tallapoosa River Basin
Tennessee River Basin
Savannah River Basin
Ogeechee River Basin
OF GEORGIA
Ochlockonee River Basin
Suwannee River Basin
Satilla River Basin
St. Marys River Basin
Oconee River Basin
Ocmulgee River Basin
Altamaha River Basin
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Fish Consumption Guidelines
The tables for public lakes have been separated into two categories based on size.
The first set of lakes are those with a surface area of 500 or more acres. The second
listing of public lakes includes those having less than 500 acres in surface area.
These include Georgia DNR Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) and State Parks with
small lakes and ponds, and municipal or other public fishing impoundments.
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces ('/4 to '/2
pound). Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you may
prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Georgia Public Lakes 500 Acres or Larger
Lake Allatoona	Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Carp
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

While Bass
No Restrictions



Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass

No Restrictions
1 tneal/vvcek
Mercury
Golden Redhorse

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Hybrid Bass


1 meal/week
Mercury
Lake Andrews


Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Ranks Lake


Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 mcal/montli

Mercury
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Big llavncs Reservoir (Black Shoals)	Ocntiilgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 mcal/montli

Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Lake Blnckshear


Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12 - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
I.argcmouth Bass *

1 meal/week

Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcck

Mercury
•Only Largcnioulh Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally retained
Lake nine Ridge	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcinotilh Bass
No
Restrictions*
1 meal/week

Mercury
While Bass

1 mcal/wcek

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
* Lake Blue Ridge lias no minimum size on Largemouth Bass
Lake Burton	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - J 6"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No
Restrictions*
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Blucgill Sunflsh
No Restrictions



Spotted Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
* Lake Burton has no minimum size on Largemouth Bass
Carters Lake


Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Walleye

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

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l.nke Chalugc
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotled Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Clarks llill Lake (J. Strom Thurmond)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Black Crappic
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


White Perch
No Restrictions



Redear Sunflsh
No Restrictions



Hybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Goat Rock Lake	Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/month
PCBs, Mercury
White Bass
1 meal/month
1 meal/month

PCBs
Hybrid Bass
1 mcal/wcck

1 meal/month
PCBs
Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

1 mcal/wcck
1 meal/month
PCBs
Lake Harding (Bartletts Ferry)	Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 mcal/wcck
1 mcal/wcck
PCBs, Mercury
Channel Catfish
1 meal/week
1 meal/week
1 meal/month
PCBs
Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Hybrid Bass
1 meal/wcck

1 incal/month
PCBs
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lake llartncll: Tugnlnn Arm	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 mcal/montli
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Hybrid/Striped
Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/month
Do Not Eat
PCBs
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/month
PCBs
Carp


1 meal/week
Mercury
Lake llartwcll: Main Body, Gcorgia/Snulh Carolina Listing Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
PCBs
Hybrid/Striped
Bass
Do Not Eat
Do Not Eat
Do Not Eat
PCBs
Channel Catfish
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
PCBs
Information on Main Body ((M) Downlake of Andersonville Island) provided courtesy of
the South Carolina DHEC (Ph.: 1-888-849-7241) to ensure consistency of guidance
High Falls Lake


Ocmutgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Rcdcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Jackson Lake


Ocmutgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Redcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Lake Juliette	Ocmutgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Bullhead species

No Restrictions


* Lake Juliette has
no minimum size on Largemouth Bass

Lake Sydney Lanier

Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Striped Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass *

1 meal/week *

Mercury
Largemouth Bass *

1 meal/week *
1 meal/week
Mercury
White Catfish

1 meal/week

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcek
Mercury
Carp


1 meal/week
Mercury
Bluegtll Sunfish
No Restrictions



Black Crappie
No Restrictions



* Only Largemouth, Spotted and Slio.il Bar..-; 1 <\ inches and longer may be legally retained
_,ake Nottcly


Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

! meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Striped Bass


1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Lake Oconee


Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel CatTish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

White Catfish
No Restrictions



Black Crappie
No Restrictions



* Only Largemouth Bass tinder 11 inches, and 14 inches or longer may be legally retained
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Lake Oliver
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 mcal/wcek
1 meal/weck
PCBs,
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcek
PCBS
Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions



Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Redcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



Lake Rabun	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than t2"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



l.akc Richard B. Russell	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largeinoutli Bass

1 meal/week
1 mcal/wcek
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



White Perch
No Restrictions



Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Bullhead
No Restrictions



Lake Seminole	Cliattahoochee/Flint River Basin (Apalachicola)
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Bullhead
No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcek

Mercury
Spotted Sticker
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


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Lake Sinclair
Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Tobcsofkce


Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Tugalo


Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
Mercury
White Catfish

No Restrictions


Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Lake Varncr (Cornish Creek Reservoir, Newton County) Ocmulgce River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Lake Walter F. George (Eufaula)

Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

*
No Restrictions

Hybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Spotted Sucker

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

* Only Largemouth Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally retained.
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West Point Lake
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Lnrgcinoutli Bass *


1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
1 meal/week
PCBs
Channel Catfish

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
PCBs
Carp


1 meal/week
PCBs
Rlack Crappic
No Restrictions



* Only L.nrgcmotilli Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally retained.
Lake Worth (Lake Chehaw; Flint River Reservoir)
Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfiih

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

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Georgia Public Lakes and Ponds Less Than 500 Acres
These guidelines arc based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces ('/4 to '/2
pound) Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you may
prefer to have two smaller meals over thai period.
Lake Acwortli	Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



City of Adairsvillc Pond

Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Carp

No Restrictions


Albany By-Pass Pond

Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/weck
1 meal/week
DDE/DDD
Brown Bullhead

1 meal/week

DDE/DDD
Allen Creek Wildlife Management Area, Ponds A and B Oconee River liasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions


Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Lake Bennett (Marbcn PFA, Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center) Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass *

1 meal/week*
1 meal/week
Mercury
•Minimum size is I'
inches unless posted otherwise


Big Laz.er PFA (Gum Creek Impoundment)
Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcek
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

'Minimum size is 1'
inches unless posted otherwise.


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Howies C. Ford Lake, City of Savannah	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Wliilc Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Brasstown Vnlley Kids Fishing Pond
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Rush Field Airport, Augusta: Unnamed Pond
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmoulh Bass
No Restriction.1;
1 meal/week

Mercury
Blucgill Sunflsli
No Restrictions



Clayton County Water Authority: Rlalnck Reservoir Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions


Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Clayton County Water Authority: J.W. Smith Reservoir Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions


Rcdear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Clayton County Water Authority: Shamrock Reservoir Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcinoulli Rass

No Restrictions


Blucgill Sinifislt
No Restrictions



Dodge County PFA (Steve Bell Lake)
Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12 - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcinoulli Bass *

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

•Minimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise
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Evans County PFA	Ogeecliee Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largetnouth Bass *

No Restrictions
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

•Minimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise.
Fort Yargo State Park Lake (Marhurg Cr. Watershed Proj.) Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Carp
No Restrictions



Ken Gardens Lake (Albany, Georgia)
Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions



Little Ocmulgee State Park Lake (Gum Creek Swamp)) Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass


1 incal/month
Mercury
Brown Bullhead

1 meal/week

Mercury
Lake Mayer (City of Savannah)

Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions


Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Speckled Bullhead

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

McDuffic PFA (East Watershed Ponds)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions


•Minimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise
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McDnffic PFA (West Watershed Ponds)	Savannah River Radii
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

1 meal/week *
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Rcstriclions

•Minimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise
Nancy Town I.ake (Habersham County)	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Dluegill Simfisli
No Restrictions



I.argcmoulh Bass

No Restrictions


Lake Olmstead (Richmond County)

Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions


Spotted Slicker

No Restrictions


Paradise PFA (Horseshoe 4)

Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Paradise PFA (Lake Patrick))

Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass *

No Rcstriclions
No Restrictions

Brown Bullhead

No Restrictions
No Rcslrictions

•Minimum si7.e is 14 inches unless posted otherwise.
Pavton Park Pond,
Valdosta

Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Rcslrictions


niucgill Simfisli
No Rcstriclions


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Reed Bingham State Park Lake

Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
Mercury
,LU—- <~atfish


1 meal/month
Mercury
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Lake Rutlcdge (Hard Labor Creek State Park)	Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemoulh Bass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Seed



Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Shepherd Lake (Marben PFA, Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center) Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

No Restrictions


•Minimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise
Stone Mountain Lake


Ocmulgec River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
I.argcmoulh Bass


1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Treutlen County PFA (Sand Hill Lake)

Altamaha River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
Mercury
Lake Chubsuckcr
1 incal/wcck
1 meal/month

Mercury
Tribblc Mill Lake, Gwinnett County

Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Q\er 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Black Crappic
No Restrictions



Bluegill Sunfish
No Rcstriclions



Yonah Lake
Savannah River flnW/i
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Catfish (mixed sp )

1 mcnl/wcck

Mercury
Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Georgia freshwater rivers and creeks
Please note that the consumption guidelines for Georgia rivers are presented in a
different format from the lake charts Due to the flow of rivers, the site tested is
important to (he consumption guidelines. Consumption guidelines may vary from
one stretch of river to another. The fish tested was the common creel size for the
location and species. Freshwater rivers and creeks are tabulated first, followed by
listings for Georgia tidal estuannc systems.
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces (1 /4 to '/2
pound). Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you may
prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Alapaha River (Tifton to Stockton)	Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoutli Bass
U.S.Hwys 82 to 84
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Alapaha River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoutli Bass
Near Statenville
1 meal/month
Mercury
Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/montli
Mercury
Alapahoochee Rher (Near State Line)
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bullhead
Echols County
1 meal/week
Mercury
Alcovy River

Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Sucker
Arrowliatcliee Farms
No Restrictions

Chain Pickerel
See Above
No Restrictions

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Allatoona Creek, Cnbh County	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Bass
Ga Hwy 176
1 meal/week
Mercury
Alabama Hog Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Altamaha River, Near Baxiey and Near Jesup, Ga. Allanialia River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
U.S Hwy 1
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfish
Sec Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Largemoutli Bass
U.S. Hwys 25/84
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Apalachee River

Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoulh Bass
Apalachee Beach
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Beaver Creek (Tributary to Tatsiliga Creek)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Yellow Bullhead
Taylor County
1 meal/month
Mercury
Bocn Creek

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluehead Chub
Rabun County
No Restrictions

Brasstown Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Northern Hog Sucker
Towns County
No Restrictions

Brier Creek (Burke County)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoutli Bass
Ga fhvy 56
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
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Broad River
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
Ga Hwy 17
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Buffalo Creek

Tallapoosa River Rasin
Species
.Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
Carroll County
No Restrictions

Butternut Creek

Tennessee River Basin
'l Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Mog Sucker
Union County
No Restrictions

Cane Creek (Wimpy's Air Field)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
I.argcinouth Bass
Lumpkin County
No Restrictions

Canoochce River (llwy 192 to Lotts Cr.)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U S. Hwy. 280
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Simfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Canoochee River (I.otts Cr. To Ogeechcc River)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoiith Bass
Below Canoochee Creek
(Taylor Creek)
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
1 meal/month
Mercury
Cascv Canal (Tributary to llayncrs Cr. / Vernon River) Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Eisenhower Dr
No Restrictions

niucgill Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Striped Mullet
Sec Above
1 meal/week
Dieldrin
25
Cliatfahooclicc River	Chattahoochee River Rasin
(Near Helen, and Above Lake Lanier)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Ga Hwy 75, Helen
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Snail Bullhead
Sec Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Golden Rcdliorse
See Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Largeinoulh Bass
Bellon Bridge Road
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River	Chattahoochee River Basin
(Buford Dam to Morgan Falls Dam)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Multiple, Dam to Dam
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Carp
See Above
No Restrictions

Brown Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Rainbow Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River	Chattahoochee River Rasin
(Morgan Falls Dam to Peachtrcc Creek)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Morgan Falls
No Restrictions

Carp
Sec Above
1 meal/month
I'CBs
Brown Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Jumprock Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River	Chattahoochee River Basin
(Pcachtrcc Creek to Franklin, Ga.)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Multiple Sites
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Carp
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal/monlli
PCBs
White Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

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Chattahoochee River	Chattahoochee River Basin
(West Point Dam to Interstate 85)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoulli Bass
Below Dam
No Restrictions

Spoiled Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flat Bullhead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River Chattahoochee River Basin
(Oliver Dam to Oswichee Creek, Chattahoochee County)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoulli Bass
Beloiv Eagle Phoenix
Dam
No Restrictions

Channel Calfish
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Chattahoochee River Chattahoochee River Basin
(Chattahoochee County to Stewart County; Oswichee Creek to Omaha, Ga.)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoulli Bass
Oswichee Creek
No Restrictions

Spoiled Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Crappie
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River (Early County)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
llyhnd Bass
Downstream of Plant
Farley
No Restrictions

Chattanooga Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Ulucgill Siinfish
Ga Ihvy 193
No Restrictions

Northern Hog Slicker
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattooga River (Northeast Georgia, Rahun County) Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Norlhem Hog Sucker
llwy. 24
1 meal/week
Mercury
Silver Redhorse
Above Lake Titgalo
1 meal/week
Mercury
27
Chattooga River (Northwest Georgia)	Coosa River Rosin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Chaltoogaville
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
See Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (East and South)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rock Bass
Ga. Ihvy 2
No Restrictions

Redbreast Siuifisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (West)
Tennessee River Basin
^Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
^Spotted Bass
Ga. Hwy 2
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chickasaivhatchce Creek, WMA near Elmodel, Ga. Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Wildlife Mgm't Area
No Restrictions

Coleman River, Near Muuth, Rahun County
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Near Talc City Rd
No Restrictions

Conasauga River: Headwaters in Cohutta Nat'l Forest Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Upstream Rough Cr
No Restrictions

Conasauga River: State Line - llwy 286; llwy 286 - Calhoun Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Bass
Ga. llwy. 2
1 meal/week
Mercury
Smallmouth Buffalo
Sec Above
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
While Bass
Old Tilton Bridge
1 meal/month
PCBs
Smallmoulli Buffalo
See Above
1 incal/monlh
PCBs,
Mercury
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Coosa River (River Mile Zero to llwy 100)	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcniontli Bass
River Mile 2, Rome
1 meal/monlh
PCBs
Spoiled Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Striped Bass
Sec Above
1 meal/monlh
PCBs
Blue Catfish
See Above
1 meal/monlh
PCBs
Sinalhiioulli Buffalo
Sec Above
Do Not Hal
PCBs
Coosa River (llwy 100 to Statclinc)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
SiiiaMtnouth Buffalo
Below llwy 100 and at
Brushy Branch
1 meal/monlh
PCBs
I.argcmoutli Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Spotted Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Daniels Creek (Dade County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
Cloudland Canyon Slate
Park
No Restrictions

Dukes Creek (Near llclen)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Near Ga llwy. 75
No Restrictions

Brown Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Etmvali River (Dawson County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blacktail Redhorse
Kelly Bridge Road
1 meal/week
Mercury
Etowah River (Above I.ake Allatoona, Cherokee County) Coosn River Basih
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Bass
York Street
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

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Etowah River (Below Lake Allatoona, Bartow/Floyd Cn.s)	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
U.S. Hwy 411
No Restrictions

Largcmoutli Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Striped Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Uluegill Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Smallmouth Buffalo
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Flint River (Spalding/Favettc Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largeinoulh Bass
Ga Hwy. 92
I meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Flint River (Mcriwcthcr/Pikc/Upson Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Shoal Bass
Ga. Hwy 18
I meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flint River (Taylor County)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U S Hwy 80
l meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Reslrictions

Shoal Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Flint River (Above Lake Rlackshcar, Macon/Dooly Co.s) Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Oglelhorpe, Ga Hwy 49
I meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

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Flint Rh rr (Below Lake Blackshear, Worth/Lee Co.s)	Flint River Basin
Specks
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No. Albany, Ga 11 wy 32
1 meal/svcek
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flint River (Doughcrty/ft a kcr/l\ lite hell Counties) Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Albany & Merck
No Restrictions

Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Goldmine Branch (Tributary to Wnrwoman Cr.) Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Brook Trout
Rabun County
No Restrictions

Gum Creek

Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Crisp County
1 meal/week
Mercury
Carp
See Above
No Restriction

Ichawaynnchaway Creek
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Cordays Millpond
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restriction

Jacks River (Fannin County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Brown Trout
Watson Gap
No Restrictions

Jones Creek (U.S. Forest Service Rd. 28-1)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Brown Trout
Lumpkin County
No Restrictions

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Kinchafoonee Creek (Sumter/Lee Cnunlies)	Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Ga Hwys 49 to 118
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Little Dry Creek (Floyd County)
Coasa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
Near Rome
No Restrictions

Little River (Almve Below Rocky Cr., Wilkes Co.) Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Above & Below Rocky
Creek
1 meal/week
Mercury
Silver Redhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Little River (West of Valdosta, Lowndes County) Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Above Ga Hwy 133
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Little Tallapoosa River
Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U S Hwy 27
No Restrictions

Black Crappic
See Above
No Restrictions

Brown Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Little Tennessee River (Rabun County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Mixed Bass/Suiifisli
Above John Kelly Rd
No Restrictions

Mixed Sucker Spp
See Above
No Restrictions

Mixed Bnss/Sunfish Species. Rock Bass, Redbreast and Green Sunfish Mixed Sucker
Species' Black Redhorse, Striped Juniprock and Northern Hog Sucker
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Middle Oconcc River
(Above & Below Athens)
Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sim fish
(JS Hwy 29, (Above)
No Restrictions

Spoiled Slicker
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Silver Redliorse
Bclmv Harber Creek
No Restrictions

Mill Creek (Whitfield County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Sucker
Near Dalton
No Restrictions

Rcdhreast Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Moccasin Creek (Lake Rurton Hatchery)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
DNR Hatchery
No Restrictions

Muckalcc Creek (Sumter/Lee Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoulb Bass
Mcl.illle Bridge Rd To
Ga Hwy 118
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Spoiled Slicker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Mud Creek, Near Powder Springs, Cobb County Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Ga Hwy 360
No Restrictions

Blucgill Sunfisli
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Nickajack Creek, Cobb County
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Cooper Lake Road
No Restrictions

Blucgill Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Nnondav Creek

Coosa River Basin t
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Cobb County
No Restrictions

Rr.n«——-i Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

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Nnrtli Oconcc River (Above and Below Athens, Clarke Co.) Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfisli
Newton Bridge Road
No Rcslriclions

Redbreast Sunfisli
Whitehall Rd. (Below)
No Restrictions

Flat Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Ochlockonee River (Moultrie to Thomasville)
Ochlockonee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
Above Thomasville
1 meal/month
Mercury
White Catfish
See Above
1 mcal/weck
Mercury
Ochlockonee River (Thomasville to State Line)
Ochlockonee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoutli Bass
Ga Hwy 93
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spoiled Sucker
Sec Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Ocmulgcc River (Butts/Monroe Counties)
Ocmiilgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoutli Bass
Below Lloyd Shoals
Dam, Lake Jackson
No Restrictions

Brown Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Ocmiilgee River (Bibb County)
Ocmiilgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoulli Bass
6 Miles Downstream of
Tobcsofkcc Creek
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Ocmulgcc River (Houston/Twiggs Counties)
Ocmiilgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
Ga. Hwy 96
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

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Ocmulgee River (I'ulnskl County)	Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Lnrgcmoulli Bass
llawkinsvillc
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Ocinulgce River (Wilcox/Telfair Counties)
Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
U S. 11 wy 280
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfisli
Sec Above
1 meal/wcck
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Ocmulgee River (Telfair/Wheeler Counties)
Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
LargciiHHith Bass
U.S llwy 341
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Oconee River (Clarke and Oconcc Counties) Oconee River Basin
Confluence of North and Middle Oconee to Barnctt Shoals Dam
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
Above Barnctt Shoals
1 ineal/week
Mercury
Silver Rcdhorsc
See Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Oconee River (Oconee and GrecneCounties)
Barnctt Shoals Dam to Lake Oconcc
Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Silver Rcdhorsc
Ga. f Iwy 15
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Common Carp
See Above
No Restrictions

Oconcc River (Baldwin/Wilkinson Counties)
Oconee River Rasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Flathead Catfish
Millcdgeville to Dublin
No Restrictions

Largcmouth Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

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Oconcc Kivcr (Laurens County^
Oconee River Rosin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
I-16
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Ogeechce River (Washington County; near Davisboro) Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
Ga llwy 88
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Ogeechee River (Jefferson County; Louisville)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
U.S. Hwy 1
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ogeechce River (Burke County; Midvillc)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
Ga Hwy 56
1 meal/inonth
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ogeechce River (Jenkins County; Millcn)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U S llwy 25
1 meal/inonlh
Mercury
Snail Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
1 mcalAveek
Mercury
Ogeechce River (Bulloch County; near Statcsboro) Ogeecliee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
US llwy 301
1 mcal/monlli
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 mcalAveek
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfisli
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Snail Bullhead
Sec Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
Ga Hwy. 24 (so bridge)
1 meal/weck
Mercury
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Ogecchce River (llryan County; near Ellabrlle)	Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
l.argcmotilh Bass
Ga llwy 204
1 mcal/montli
Mercury
Redbreast Siinfisli
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Cat fish
See Above
1 mcal/weck
Mercury
Ogecrhcc River (Near
Ft. McAllister)
Ogeecliee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Mullet
Fort McAllister
No Restrictions

Ohnnprc River (Near Oak Park, Ga.)
Allamaha River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
1-16
1 meal/monlli
Mercury
Redbreast Siinfisli
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ohoopee River (Near Rcidsville, Ca., Tattnall Co.) Altamaha River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
Ga Hwys 280 to 56
1 meal/month
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
1 meal/weck
Mercury
Spoiled Sucker
Sec Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Okefenokce Swamp (Stephen Foster State Park]
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemtcnl
Bowfin
Billy's "Lake"
1 meal/monlh
Mercury
Flier (siinfisli)
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Oilev Creek, Near Austell, Cnbl> County
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Large Scale
Sloncroller
Clay Road
No Restriction1:

Rcdbrcasl Sunfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

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Oostanaula River (Floyd/Cordon Counties)	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Smallmouth Buffalo
Ga. Hwy 156, Calhoun
1 meal/week
PCBs.
Mercury
Blucgill Sunfish
Sec Above
No Restnclioris

Spotted Bass
Ga Hwy 140
1 meal/week
Mercury
Blucgill Sunfish
See Above
No Rcslrichons

Largemouth Bass
Sec Above
1 mcal/weck
PCBs
Striped Bass
Sec Above
1 meal/monlh
PCBs
Smallmoulh Buffalo
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Patsiliga Creek (Upstream of Reaver Creek, Taylor Co.) Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
From McCants Millpond
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
to Ga Hwy 208
No Restrictions

Chain Pickerel
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Patsiliga Creek (Downstream of Reaver Creek)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bass Spp. *
Taylor County
1 meal/month
Mercury
Sucker Spp *
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
'Baar Largemouth & Shonl; Suckers Grnyfin Rcdhorse, Spotted & Greater Jumprock
Pipe Makers Canal (Near Savannah, Georgia)
Savanna
i diver Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
Chatham County
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ponder Branch (Wnlkcr County, Villanow)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Ga. Ilwy 136
No Restrictions

Proctor Creek, Near Acworth, Cobb County
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Green Sunfish
Ga Hwy 293, Old US 41
No Restrictions

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Satilla River (Near Waycross, Ware/Brantley Co.s)	Salilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
U S llwy 84
1 meal/month
Mercury
Redbreast Stinfisli
See Above
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
Channel Catfish
U.S llwy 301
1 meal/week
Mercury
Satilla River (Folkston, Burnt Fort, Charlton/Camden Co.s) Salilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
Ga Hwy. 252
1 meal/month
Mercury
Redbreast Stinfisli
Sec Above
1 meal/month
Mercury
Savannah Ri\cr (Columbia County)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinouth Bass
Above New Savannah
Bind" Lock & Dam
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sticker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Savannah River (Richmnnd/Burke Counties)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoulh Bass
Downstream of New
Savannah BlulT Lock &
Dam
1 meal/week
Mercury
Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Specific fish consumption guidelines have not been issued for the radionuclides cesium-
137 and strontium-90, in the Savannah River (Burke & Screven Counties), adjacent to the
Savannah River Site (SRS) The guidelines based on mercury were evaluated and deemed
to be protective
Savannah River (Screven County)	Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcinoulh Bass
us Hwy301
1 meal/week
Mercury
Rcdcar Stinfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Specific fish consumption guidelines have not been issued for the radionuclides ccsium-
1 37 and stronlnim-90, in the Savannah River (Burke & Screven Counties), adjacent to the
Savannah River Site (SRS) The guidelines based on mercury were evaluated and deemed
to be protective
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Savannah River (Effingham County)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoulh Bass
Ga. Hwy 1 19
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Savannah River (Fori Howard)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoulh Bass
Near Rincon
1 meal/month
Mercury
White Catfish
See Above
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Bowfin
See Above
1 meal/month
Mercury
Savannah River (Chatham County,)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
U S Hwy 17
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Savannah River (Tida
Gate)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Red Drum
Tidal Gate
No Restrictions

White Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
1
Mercury
Seuell Mill Creek, Cobb County
Chatrahonchee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Ga. Hwy 1 20
No Restrictions

Blucgill Sunfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Short Creek (Warren County)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Sunfish
Warren County
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
Slab Camp Creek (Oconee County)
Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Greater Jumprock
Watson Spring Road
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

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South River (Henry County)
Ocnmlgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
l.argcinouth Bass
Snapping Shoals
1 mcal/wcck
PCBs
Silver Rcdhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
Below Snapping Shoals
No Restrictions

South River (Butts County)
Ocmiilgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rlack Crappic
Ua llwy 36
No Restrictions

Largcmoutli Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Spirit Creek

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Lnrgemoulh Bass
Above Richmond Factory
Pond
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Rcdcar Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Spring Creek (Seminolc/Dccatur/Miller Counties) Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
Ga Hwy. 84
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Stamp Creek (Cherokee County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Pine Log WMA
No Restrictions

Stekoa Creek

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical,
Striped Jumprock
Rabun County
No Restrictions

41
St. Marys River (Charlton County)	St. Marys River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
Near St George
1 meal/month
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

St. Marys River (Camden County)
St. Marys River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
U.S Hwy 17
1 mcal/inonlh
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Striped Mullet
See Above
No Restrictions

Suwannee River (Off Ga. Hwy. 177, ClinchAVarc Co.s) Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Short Camp Road
1 meal/monlh
Mercury
Bullhead Catfish
See Above
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
Chain Pickerel
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Swamp Creek (Whitfield County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Rcdwinc Cove Road
1 mcalAvcck
Mercury
Talking Rock Creek (Downtown Talking Rock, Pickens Co.) Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Near Fire Department
1 mcalAvcck
Mercury
Tallapoosa River

Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blacktail Redhorsc
U S. Hwy. 27
No Restrictions

Blucgill Sunfisli
See Above
No Restrictions

Blacktail Rcdhorse
Ga Hwy 100
1 mcalAvcck
Mercury
Tallulah River, Towns County
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Charlies Creek Road
No Restrictions

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Tributary to Hudson River (Alto, Ga., Ranks County)	Savannah River Rasiit
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Below Alio Prison
1 mealAveek
Mercury
Brown Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Upatoi Creek

Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Grayfin Redhorsc
Above Mouth
No Restrictions

W'illilacoochcc River Suwannee River Basin
(llnliira to Stnlc Line, Berrien/Lowndes Counties)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfish
Ga. Hwy 122
1 meat/week
Mercury
Largemoulli Bass
Near Clyattville
1 meal/month
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfisli
See Above
1 mealAveek
Mercury
Yahoola Creek (Consolidated Goldmine)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Lumpkin County
No Restrictions

Yellow River

Ocntnlgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Flat Bullhead Catfish
Porterdale Dam
No Restrictions

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Georgia Estuarine Systems
Estuaries and freshwalcrs in Georgia arc included in the watersheds of 14 different
river basins, using the United States Geological Survey Hydrologic Unit Code
(1IUC), cataloging system Estuarine systems oflen communicate with adjoining
basins due to natural interconnections and manmade structures and actions such as
causeways, tidal gates and dredging Terry Creek, Dupree Creek, the Back River,
Academy Creek and I he lower Brunswick River arc technically in the Salilla River
Basin, but because of tidal dynamics, water exchange occurs between them and
the Altamaha River system
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces ('/4 to
'/2 pound) Where the guidelines recommend only I meal per week or month, you
may prefer to have two smaller meals over that period
Turtle River System:	Salilla River Basin
Purvis and Gibson Creeks , (St. Simons Estuary)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blue Crab, Shrimp,
Clams, Mussels,
Oysters, and other
seafood
Purvis & Gibson Creeks
Do Nol Eat
PCBs,
Mercury
Upper Turtle & Buffalo Rivers (St. Simons Estuary) Salilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Shrimp
Turtleand Buffalo Rivers,
No Rcstnclions

Blue Crab
Upriver of Georgia Hwy
303
1 mealAveek
PCBs,
Mercury
Flounder

1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Red Drum

1 meal/week
PCBs.
Mercury
Croaker

1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Spoiled Scatrout

1 meal/month
PCBs.
Mercury
Black Drum

Do Not Eat
PCBs,
Mercury
Clams, Mussels,
Oysters

Do Not Hat
Shellfish
Ban *
* Shellfish Ban per the National Shellfish Sanitation Program
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Middle l'urtlc River (St. Simons Estuary)	Satilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Shrimp
State 11 \vy 303 to Channel
No Restrictions

Flounder
Marker 9
1 meal/week
PCBs.
Mercury
Black Drum

1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Red Drum

1 rncal/montli
PCBs,
Mercury
Spoiled Scatrout

1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Croaker

1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
131 tic Crab

1 mcal/inonlh
PCBs,
Mercury
Clams, Mussels,
Oysters

Do Not Eat
Shellfish
Ban *
* Shellfish Ban per the National Shellfish Sanitation Program
Lower Turtle & South Brunswick Rivers (St. Simons Estuary) Satilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Shrimp
Tuitle River (From
Channel Marker 9) and
South Brunswick River
(Downstream to
Dubignon and Parsons
Creeks)
No Restrictions

Red Drum
No Restrictions

Flounder
No Restrictions

Blue Crab
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Croaker
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Black Drum
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Spoiled Seatroul
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
Clams, Mussels,
Oysters
Do Not Cat
Shellfish
Ban *
* Shellfish Ban per the National Shellfish Sanitation Program
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SPECIAL LISTINGS
Terry & Dupree Creeks & Back River to St. Simons Sound
(St. Simons Estuary)
Sali/la River Basin
Location
Species
Recommendation
Chemical
Terry Creek
South of Torras
Silver Perch (Ycllowtail)
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Causeway to
Lanier Basin
Blue Crab, Shrimp, Spot,
Striped Mullet, Atlantic
Croaker, Southern Kingfish
(e g. Ga. whiting), Spotted
Seatrout
No Restrictions

Terry & Dupree
Blue Crab, Shrimp
No Restrictions

Creeks North of
Torras Causeway
to Confluence
with Back River
Striped Mullet, Atlantic
Croaker, Southern Kingfish,
Spotted Scatrout
1 meal/month
Toxaphenc
and related
compounds
Spot
Do Not Eat

Back River 1 mi
above Terry Cr
to Confluence w/
Torras Causeway
Blue Crab, Shrimp, Striped
Mullet, Atlantic Croaker,
Southern Kingfish , Spotted
Seatrout
No Restrictions


Spot
I meal/mouth
Toxaphenc
and related
compounds
Back River From
Causeway to St.
Simons Sound
Blue Crab, Shrimp, Spot,
Striped Mullet, Atlantic
Croaker, Southern Kingfish,
Spotted Scatrout
No Restrictions

Do Not Eal Clams, Mussels or Oysters; Shellfish Ban, Nat'l Shellfish Sanitation Prog
Academy Creek

Satilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendations
Chemical
Blue Crab
Academy Creek
No Restrictions

Floyd Creek (to St. Andrews Sound)
Satilla River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendations
Chemical
Blue Crab
Floyd Creek, So.
of Floyd Basin
No Restrictions

Southern Kingfish
No Restrictions

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Special Mercury Guidance on King Mackerel
On March 23, 2000, Georgia joined together with North Carolina, South Carolina
and Florida in issuing a joint health advisory for the consumption of large king
mackerel caught offshore in the South Atlantic Ocean that have been found to have
high mcicury concentrations This advisory was issued to provide guidance on the
safe consumption ofking mackerel to the general public and sensitive populations
such as pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children. II docs not prevent
fishermen from landing fish larger than 39 inches
Georgia DNR officials began working with the other Southeast States to determine
levels of mercury in king mackerel in 1998 after learning that Gulf Coast States
initiated a similar program, fiacli State's findings documented consistent levels of
mercury over a range of si7.es with high levels found in large king mackerel This
is Georgia's first consumption advisory for ocean waters The king mackerel is a
migratory species with the Atlantic population ranging from South Florida through
North Carolina and into the Mid-Atlantic
King Mackerel: Atlantic Ocean Offshore Georgia Coast	Atlantic Ocean
Size Range (Fork Length = FL)
Recommendation
2-1 to Less than 33 incites
No Restrictions
33 to 39 inches (a 33 inch fish weighs
approximately 10 poutuls)
1 meal per month ** for pregnant women, nursing
mothers and children age 12 and younger
1 meal per week '* for other adults
Over 39 incites (approximately 15 to
1 7 pounds)
Do Not Eat
King Mackerel arc measured in Fork Length (l:L), which is from the tip of the snout to the fork
of (tic tail The minimum legal st7.e in Georgia is 24 inches FL, with a maximum daily creel
limit of 3 fish per person. Federally permitted commercial fishermen are limited to 3500
pound'; per trip, and a minimum size of 24 inches FL. ** One meal portion in this special
guidance is 8 ounces or '/2 pound
King mackerel spawn along the continental shelf of the Atlantic Coast, rapidly
growing to approximately 20 inches in length in the first year. Their diet consists
almost exclusively of other fish. King mackerel typically have a maximum life
span of 15 years, reaching approximately 4 feet in length and 25 to 30 pounds in
weight Most fish landed are considerably smaller. As a fast-growing, long-lived
top predator, the king mackerel has a propensity for accumulating high levels of.
mercury
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Index
A
Academy Creek, 46
Adairsville, City of, Pond, 18
Alapaha River, 23
Alapahoochcc River, 23
Albany By-Pass Pond, 18
Alcovy River, 23
Allatoona Creek, 24
Allen Creek Wildlife Management
Area, Ponds A and B, 18
Altamaha River, 24
Apalaclice River, 24
Atlantic Ocean, 47
B
Back River, 46
Ranks Lake, 10
Bartletts Ferry, 12
Beaver Creek, 24
Big llaynes Reservoir, 11
Big Lazer PFA, 18
Black Shoals Lake, 11
Bocn Creek, 24
Bowles C. Ford Lake, 19
Brasstown Creek, 24
Brasstown Valley Kids Fishing Pond,
19
Brier Creek, 24
Broad River, 25
Buffalo Creek, 25
Buffalo River, 44
Bush Field Airport,, 19
Butternut Creek, 25
C
Cane Creek, 25
Canooehec River (llwy 192 to Lotts
Cr.), 25
Canoochcc River (Lotts Cr. To
Ogecchcc River), 25
Carters Lake, 11
Casey Canal, 25
Chattahoochee River, 26, 27
Chattanooga Creek, 27
Chattooga River, NE Georgia, 27
Chattooga River, NW Georgia, 28
Chickamauga Creek (East & South),
28
Chickamauga Creek (West), 28
Chickasawhatchee Creek,, 28
Clarks Mill Lake, 12
Clayton County Water Authority:
Blalock Reservoir, 19
Clayton County Water Authority:
J.W. Smith Reservoir, 19
Clayton County Water Authority:
Shamrock Reservoir, 19
Coleman River, 28
Conasauga River, 28
Coosa River, 29
Cornish Creek Reservoir, / ft
D
Daniels Creek, 29
Dodge County PFA (Ste\c Bell Lake),
19
Dukes Creek, 29
Dupree Creek, 46
E
Etowah River, 29, 30
Etowah River, 29
Evans County PFA, 20
F
Flint River, 30, 31
Flint River Reservoir, 17
Floyd Creek, 46
Fort Yargo State Park Lake, 20

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Gibson Creek, 44
Goat Rock I ,ake, I2
Goldmine Branch, 31
Gum Creek,.? /
II
llard l>abnr Cr. State Park, 22
High Falls Lake, 13
Horseshoe 4, Paradise PFA, 21
I
lcha« aynochaway Creek, 31
J
J. Strom Thurmond Lake, 12
Jacks River, .?I
Jackson Lake, 13
Jones Creek, 3 1
K
Ken Gardens Lake, 20
Kincliafoonee Creek, 32
King Mackerel, 47
L
Lake Acworth, 18
Lake Allatoona, 10
Lake Andrews, 10
Lake Bennett, 18
Lake Blackshear, II
Lake Blue Ridge, 11
Lake Burton, //
Lake Chnliigc, 12
Lake Chehaw, / 7
Lake Fufaula, 16
Lake Harding, 12
Lake llartwell: Main Body, 13
Lake Harftvell: Ttigalno Arm, 13
Lake Juliette, 14
Lake Mayer, 20
LaJ "^^""tely, 14
Lake Oconee, 14
Lake Oliver, 15
Lake Olmstead, 21
Lake Patrick, Paradise PFA, 21
Lake Rabun, 15
Lake Richard B. Russell, 15
Lake Ruflcdgc, 22
Lake Seed, 22
Lake Seminole, 15
Lake Sinclair, 16
Lake Sydney Lanier, 14
Lake Tobesofkee, 16
Lake Tugnlo, 16
Lake Varncr, 16
Lake Walter F. George, 16
Lake Worth, 17
Lake Yonah, 22
Little Dry Creek, 32
Little Ocmulgce State Park Lake, 20
Little River, Lowndes Co., 32
Little River, Wilkes Co., 32
Little Tennessee River, 32
M
Marbcn PFA, Charlie Elliot Wildlife
Center, 22
Marbcn PFA, Charlie Elliot Wildlife
Center, 18
McDuffle PFA, 20, 21
Middle Oconee River, 33
Mill Creek, 33
Moccasin Creek, 33
Muckalee Creek, 33
Mud Creek, 33
N
Nancy Town Lake, 21
Nickajack Creek, 33
Noonday Creek, 33
North Oconee River, 34
O
Ochlockoncc River, 34
Ocmulgce River, 34, 35
49
Oconee River, 35, 36
Offshore Georgia Coast, 47
Ogeccliee River, 36, 37
Ohoopec River, 37
Okefenokec Swamp, 37
Ollcy Creek, 37
Oostanaula River, 38
P
Paradise PFA, 21
Patsiliga Creek, 38
Payton Park Pond, Valdosta, 21
Pipe Makers Canal, 38
Ponder Branch, 38
Proctor Creek, 38
Purvis Creek, 44
R
Reed Bingham State I'k. Lake, 21
S
Sand llill Lake, 22
Satilla River, 39
Savannah River, 39, 40
Scwcll Mill Creek, 40
Shepherd Lake, 22
Short Creek, 40
Slab Camp Creek, 40
South Brunswick River, 45
South River, 41
Spirit Creek, 41
Spring Creek, 41
St. Marvs River, 42
Stamp Creek, 41
Stckoa Creek, 41
Stone Mountain Lake, 22
Suwannee River, 42
Swamp Creek, 42
T
Talking Rock Creek, 42
Tallapoosa River, 42
Tallulah River, 42
Terry Creek, 46
Treutlen County PFA, 22
Tribble Mill Lake, 22
Tributary to Hudson River,
Turtle River System, 44
Turtle River, Lower, 45
Turtle Rher, Middle, 45
Turtle River, Upper, 44
U
Upalol Creek, 43
\V
West Point Lake, 17
Withlacoochce River, 43
Y
Yahnola Creek, 43
Yellow River, 43

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i Fish consumption advisories remain in effect in Kentucky for the
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pound) per month of most fish, including largemouth bass and
channel catfish, from Metropolis Lake should be eaten.
People who frequently eat fish, women of childbearing age and children
are particularly susceptible to contaminants that build up in the body, such
as PCBs and chlordane. Women beyond their childbearing years and
men face fewer health risks from contaminants. However, those persons
should also follow the advisory to reduce their total exposure and be
especially careful to space meals over time. Spacing meals helps prevent
contaminants from building up to harmful levels in the body.
Proper cleaning, skinning, trimming and cooking can reduce the organic
chemical contaminant levels in the fish. Eat only skinless, boneless fillets
with as much fat as possible removed. Eggs should be discarded.
Roasting, baking or broiling have been found to reduce levels of PCBs
and chlordane more than other cooking methods. Cooking does not
destroy contaminants, nor does it lower their toxicity. The heat melts
some of the fat in the fish, removing some of the contaminants at the
same time. Do not eat or reuse the fat and juices that cook out of the fish.
However, heavy metal contaminants such as mercury are distributed
throughout the flesh of the fish. Cleaning and cooking precautions will not
reduce the amount of mercury in the meal. In order to reduce mercury
intake, eat smaller fish and reduce the number and size of meals of fish
that you eat.
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Many folks enjoy fishing in North Carolina's waters. They also enjoy
eating their catch, and fish is a healthy, low-fat source of protein. The
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
routinely monitors water quality and fish tissue for potential problems. The
vast majority of North Carolina's waters don't have problems, and fish
from them are safe to eat and enjoy.
Just as in the rest of the nation, there are some areas in the state where
certain fish contain high levels of contaminants that may pose a risk to
human health. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) issues fish consumption advisories for those spots, telling people
to either limit consumption or avoid eating certain kinds offish. Unborn
children and young children are often more susceptible to developing
problems as a result of contact with contaminants; that's why advisories
are often more stringent for women of childbearing age and children.
Nationally, high levels of mercury have been found in four ocean fish -
shark, swordfish, tilefish and king mackerel. The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) recommends that women of childbearing age,
pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children not eat these high-
mercury fish.
While most freshwater fish in North Carolina contain very low levels of
mercury and are safe to eat, three species have been found to have
higher levels. Largemouth bass, jack fish (chain pickerel) and blackfish
(bowfin) caught east and south of Interstate 85 in North Carolina may
contain unsafe levels of mercury. Therefore, North Carolina advises that
most people limit their consumption of these fish as well as the four
saltwater fish, and that women of childbearing age and children not eat
them at all. (Click here for fish consumption advice). However, North
Carolina encourages people to eat fish because of the health benefits to
the heart as well as to the brain of unborn children.
The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and the North Carolina Department of Environment and
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advisories will be modified.
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Pollutant: Mercury
Updated: April 16, 2002
Due to high levels of mercury in three freshwater fish species in the
eastern half of the state and in four kinds of saltwater fish, the North
Carolina Division of Public Health has issued the following health advice:
Fish Consumption Advice
Women of Childbearing Age (15-44 years), Pregnant Women, Nursing
Women, and Children under 15 are advised not to eat shark, swordfish,
tilefish, or king mackerel; or blackfish (bowfin), largemouth bass, or jack
fish (chain pickerel) caught in North Carolina waters south and east of
Interstate 85. These fish are often high in mercury. They are advised to
eat up to two meals* per week of other fish.
Other Women, Men, and Children 15 years and older are advised to eat
no more than one meal* per week of shark, swordfish, tilefish, or king
mackerel; or blackfish (bowfin), largemouth bass, or jack fish (chain
pickerel) caught in North Carolina waters south and east of Interstate 85.
These fish are often high in mercury. They are advised to eat up to four
meals* per week of other fish.
*A meal is 6 ounces of cooked fish for adults, or 2 ounces of cooked fish
for children under 15.
Site-Specific Advisories
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Albemarle Sound from Bull Bay to Harvey Point; West to mouth of
the Roanoke River and to the mouth of the Chowan River to the
U.S. Highway 17 Bridge (Perquimans, Chowan, Bertie, Washington,
and Tyrrell Counties)
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Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat any
catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other persons
should eat no more than one meal per person per month of catfish
and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other recreational
activities present no health risks and are not affected by this
advisory.
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Roanoke River from the U. S. Hwy 17 bridge near Williamston to
mouth of Albemarle Sound (Martin, Bertie, and Washington
Counties)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued -10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat any
catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other persons
should eat no more than one meal per person per month of catfish
and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other recreational
activities present no health risks and are not affected by this
advisory.
Site
Welch Creek, the entire creek in Beaufort, Martin, and Washington
Counties.
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued -10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat any
catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other persons
should eat no more than one meal per person per month of catfish
and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other recreational
activities present no health risks and are not affected by this
advisory.
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Site
Walters Lake/Waterville Reservoir. (Haywood County)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date - 8/01
Advisory
Carp in Walters Lake (also known as Waterville Reservoir) may
contain low levels of dioxins. Women of childbearing age and
children should eat no carp taken from this area until further notice.
For all others, consumption of carp should be limited to no more
than one meal per month. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities are not affected by this advisory.
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IX. Posted Streams And Reservoirs
It is the responsibility of the Division of Water Pollution Control to post warning signs on
streams or reservoirs that pose a threat to public health. In Tennessee, the most common
reasons for a river or reservoir to be posted are the presence of bacteria, organic pesticides, or
mercury in the water, sediment, or fish. Currently there are 62 streams, rivers, and reservoirs
in Tennessee that have been posted due to pollution.
Tables 9 and 10 provide a list of advisories as of
December 2002. A current list of advisories is
posted on the Department's home page.
Consistent with EPA guidelines, any stream or
reservoir in Tennessee with an advisory does not
meet the recreational designated use. Clearly, if
fishermen cannot safely eat the fish they catch,
the waterbody is not fully supporting its
recreational uses and therefore meets the
functional definition of pollution. Likewise
streams and lakes with high levels of bacteria are not suitable for recreational activities such
as swimming or wading.
Environmental Specialist Terry Whalen places a sign warning the public to avoid contact
with the water in a tributary to Citico Creek in Chattanooga. Every time this stream was
sampled, children were seen playing in the water, which had very elevated bacteria levels.
(Photoprovided by Tammy Hutchinson, Chattanooga EAC.)
The Commissioner shall have the
power, duty, and responsibility
to...post or cause to be posted
such signs as required to give
notice to the public of the
potential or actual dangers of
specific uses of such waters.
Tennessee Water Quality Control Act
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Table 9: Bacteriological Advisories in Tennessj
(continued from previous page)
Middl
.ennessee
Stream
portion
County jf
Comments
Baker Spring Run
Entirety (0.2 miles)
Davids^"
Runoff from
Baker Fork Creek
7.5 miles*v

composting
operation.
Duck River
Old Stone ForfSwtfe Park
(0.2 miles) X. 4
jiroffee
Manchester
collection system.
Little Duck River
Old Stone Fort State $$ik/
(0.2 miles)


Mine Lick Creek
Mile 15.3 to 15.8
(0.5 mile)
^utnam
Baxter STP.
Nashville Area

Davidson
Metro Nashville
Brown's Creek
Entirety (3.3 jifiles)
\
collection system
Dry Creek
Mile 0.0 tc^Tl
bypassing and
Gibson Creek
Mile O.Q^o 0.2
Durban runoff.
McCrory Creek
Mile 0*6 to 0.2


Tributary to
McCrory Creek
Milf^O.O to 0.1


Richland Creek
|#Mile 0.0 to 2.2


Whites Creek
Mile 0.0 to 2.1


Cumberland Rii£r
/
Bordeaux Bridge (Mile
185.7) to Woodland
Street Bridge (Mile
190.6)


B. Fish Tissue Contamination
Approximately 94,400 lake acres (Figure 17), and 119 river miles (Figure 18) are
currently posted due to contaminated fish. The contaminants most frequently found at
dangerous levels in fish tissue are organic substances like PCBs, chlordane, and other
organics. The metal, mercury, has also been found at dangerously high levels in fish
tissue in two east Tennessee waterways.
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PCBs
Figure 17: Percent Contribution of Reservoir Acres
Posted for Fish Tissue Contamination
Figure 18: Percent Contribution of Stream Miles
Posted for Fish Tissue Contamination
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Organic substances tend to bind with the sediment in a body of water and remain there for
a very long time In the sediment, they become part of the aquatic food chain and, over
time, concentrate in fish tissue. Contaminants can be found in fish tissue even if the
substance has not been used or manufactured in decades. A brief synopsis of the effects
of some of these specific carcinogens and/or toxic substances appears below.
1. PCBs. PCBs were used in hundreds of commercial and industrial processes including
electrical insulation, pigments for plastics, and plasticizers in paints. Over 1.5 billion
pounds of PBCs were produced in the US prior to the ban on the manufacture and
distribution of PCBs in 1976. Once PCBs enter a river or reservoir they tend to bind
with sediment particles. Over time, PCBs enter the food chain and is concentrated in
fish tissue. When people eat these contaminated fish, PCBs are stored in liver, fat
tissue, and even excreted in breast milk. EPA has determined that PCBs are a
probable human carcinogen (cancer causing agent). Additionally, in high enough
concentrations, PCBs are likely to damage the stomach, liver, thyroid gland and
kidneys and cause a severe skin disorder called chloracne.
2. Chlordane. Chlordane is a pesticide which was used on crops, lawns, and for
fumigation from 1948 to 1978 when EPA banned all above ground use. For the next
decade, termite control was the only approved usage of chlordane. In 1988, all use of
chlordane in the US was banned. Like PCBs, chlordane bioconcentrates in the food
chain and is commonly detected in fish throughout Tennessee. In people, chlordane is
stored in the liver and fat tissue. EPA has determined that chlordane is a probable
carcinogen. Other possible effects to people are damage to the liver, plus nervous and
digestive system disorders.
3. Dioxins. Dioxins are the unintentional by-product of certain industrial processes and
the combustion of chlorine-based chemicals. Dioxin refers to a class of compounds
with a similar structure and toxic action. Most of these chemicals are produced from
the incineration of chlorinated waste, the historical production of herbicides, the
production of PVC plastics, and the bleaching possess historically used by papermills.
Like many other organic contaminants, dioxins are concentrated in fish and are
classified as a probable human carcinogen. Even at extraordinarily low levels (parts
per quadrillion) dioxin can exert a toxic effect on larval fish. Other likely effects in
people are changes in hormone levels and developmental harm to children.
4. Mercury. Mercury is a persistent toxic metal used in the production of batteries,
thermostats, thermometers, cameras, and many other commercial products. It is
thought that the primary man-induced source of mercury in the environment is the
burning of coal. Mercury is also concentrated through the food chain in fish and is a
potent neurological toxicant. Additionally, EPA has determined that mercury is a
probable human carcinogen. Some of the other dangers mercury poses to people are
damage to stomach, brain and kidneys, and harm to unborn children.
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Fish are an important pan of a balanced diet and a good source of low fat protein. They
also provide essential fatty acids that are crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous
system and help prevent heart disease. The Department recommends that residents and
visitors continue to eat fish from rivers and reservoirs, but they should also follow the
published advise on consumption hazards in individual reservoirs.
When fish have levels of a contaminant that pose a higher than acceptable risk to the
public, the waterbody is posted and the public is advised of the danger (Table 10). Signs
are placed at main public access points and a press release is submitted to local
newspapers. If needed, TWRA can enforce a fishing ban.
The list of advisories is published in TWRA's annual fishing regulations. Current
advisories are also posted on TDEC's website at:
http://www.state.tn.us.environment/wpc/advisories
One of the original signs posted in 1989 warning the public about dioxin in the
Pigeon River in east Tennessee. The advisory was later downgraded to
precautionary status in 1996, and then completely lifted in 2003. Dioxin levels in
recent years have been very low. (Photo by Greg Denton, Planning and Standards.)
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Reducing Risks From Contaminated Fish
The best way ro protect yourself and your family from eating contaminated fish is by
following the advice provided by the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Cancer risk is accumulated over a lifetime of exposure to a carcinogen (cancer-causing
agent). For that reason eating an occasional fish, even from an area with a fishing
advisory, will not measurably increase your cancer risk.
At greatest risk are people who eat contaminated fish for years, such as recreational or
subsistence fishermen. Some groups of people like children or people with a previous
occupational exposure to a contaminant are more sensitive to that pollutant. Studies have
shown that contaminants can cross the placental barrier in pregnant women to enter the
baby's body, thereby increasing the risk of developmental problems. These substances
are also concentrated in breast milk.
The Division's goal in issuing fishing advisories is to provide the information necessary
for people to make informed choices about their health. People concerned about their
health will likely choose not to eat fish from contaminated sites.
If you choose to eat fish in areas with elevated contaminant levels, here is some advice
on How to reduce this risk:
1.	Throw back the big ones. Smaller fish generally have lower concentrations of
contaminants.
2.	Avoid fatty fish. Organic carcinogens such as DDT, PCBs, and dioxin accumulate
in fatty tissue. In contrast however, mercury tends to accumulate in muscle tissue.
Large carp and catfish tend to have more fat than gamefish. Moreover, the feeding
habits of carp, sucker, buffalo, and catfish tend to expose them to the sediments,
where contaminants are concentrated.
3.	Wash fish before cleaning. Some contaminates are concentrated in the mucus, so
fish should be washed before they are skinned and filleted.
4.	Broil or grill your fish. These cooking techniques allow the fat to drip away.
Frying seals the fat and contaminants into the food.
5.	Throw away the fat if the pollutant is PCBs, dioxin, chlordane or other organic
contaminants. Organic pesticides tend to accumulate in fat tissue, so cleaning the
fish so the fat is discarded will provide some protection, from these contaminates.
6.	If the pollutant is mercury do not eat the fish. Fish from the North Fork Holston
and East Fork Poplar Creek are likely to be contaminated with mercury, which is
concentrated in the muscle tissue. Therefore, the best choice is to totally avoid
eating this fish. It is very important that children not eat fish contaminated with
mercury. Many developmental problems in children have been linked to elevated
mercury levels.
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Table 10: Fish Tissue Advisories in Tennessee
(December, 2002. This list is subject to revision.
For additional information: http://vvvvw.state.tn.lis.environment/wpc/advisories)
West Tennessee
Stream
County
Portion
HUC Code
Pollutant
Comments
Loosahatchie River
Shelby
Mile 0.0-20.9
08010209
Chlordane,Other
Organics
Do not eat the fish.
McKellar Lake
Shelby
Entirety (13 miles)
08010100
Chlordane, Other
Organics
Do not eat the fish.
Mississippi River
Shelby
Mississippi stateline
to just downstream
of Meeham-Shelby
State Park
(31 miles)
08010100
Chlordane, Other
Organics
Do not eat the fish.
Commercial fishing
prohibited by TWRA.
Nonconnah Creek
Shelby
Mile 0.0 to 1.8
08010201
Chlordane, Other
Organics
Do not eat the fish
Advisory ends at Morn
Lake Road bridge.
Wolf River
Shelby
Mile 0.0- 18.9
08010210
Chlordane, Other
Organics
Do not eat the fish.
Middle Tennessee
Stream
County
Portion
HUC Code
Pollutant
Comments
Woods Reservoir
Franklin
Entirety (3,908
acres)
06030003
PCBs
Catfish should not be
eaten.
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Table 10: Fish Tissue Advisories in Tennessee
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East Tennessee
Stream
County
Portion
HUC Code
Pollutant
Comments
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
(4,400 acres)
06010102
PCBs, chlordane
Precautionary advisory
for carp and catfish.*
Chattanooga Creek
Hamilton
Mouth to Georgia
Stateline
(l l.9 miles)
06020001
PCBs, chlordane,
Fish should not be
eaten. Also avoid
contact with water.
East Fork of Poplar
Creek including
Poplar Creek
embayment
Anderson,
Roane
Mile 0.0- 15.0
06010207
Mercury, PCBs
Fish should not be
eaten. Also avoid
contact with water.
Fort Loudoun
Reservoir
Loudon,
Knox,
Blount
Entirety
(14,600 acres)
06010201
PCBs
Commercial fishing for
catfish prohibited by
TWRA. No catfish or
largemouth bass over
two pounds should be
eaten. Do not eat
largemouth bass from
the Little River
embayment.
Melton Mill
Reservoir
Kjiox,
Anderson
Entirety
(5,690 acres)
06010207
PCBs
Catfish should not be
eaten.
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Table 10: Fish Tissue Advisories in Tennessee
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East Tennessee (continued)
Stream
County
Portion
HUC Code
Pollutant
Comments
Nickajack Reservoir
Hamilton,
Marion
Entirety
(10,370 acres)
06020001
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for
catfish.*
North Fork Holston
River
Sullivan,
Hawkins
Mile 0.0 -6.2
(6.2 miles)
06010101
Mercury
Do not eat the fish.
Advisory goes to TN/VA
line.
Tellico Reservoir
Loudon
Entirety
(16,500 acres)
06010204
PCBs
Catfish should not be eaten
Watts Bar Reservoir
Roane,
Meigs,
Rhea,
Loudon
Tennessee River
portion
(38,000 acres)
06010201
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, &
hybrid (striped bass-white
bass) should not be eaten.
Precautionary advisory* for
whitebass, sauger, carp,
smallmouth buffalo and
largemouth bass.
Watts Bar Reservoir
Roane,
Anderson
Clinch River arm
(1,000 acres)
06010201
PCBs
Striped bass should not be
eaten. Precautionary
advisory for catfish and
sauger.*
* Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the llsh species named. All other
persons should limit consumption of the named species to one meal per month.
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VDH
VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH
FISHING RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH ADVISORIES IN EFFECT
FOR VIRGINIA RIVERS
Fishing in Virginia waters provides many benefits including food and recreational
enjoyment. Many fishermen keep, cook, and eat the fish they catch. The Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) routinely monitors fish from Virginia waters for
contaminants and provides fish tissue sample results to the Virginia Department of Health
(VDH) for analysis. While the vast majority of Virginia rivers do not have dangerous levels
of contaminants, sometimes the fish in certain waters are found to contain potentially
harmful levels of chemicals. When this happens, the Department of Health issues fish-
eating advisories for the affected bodies of water.
If fishing is restricted for a body of water, anglers may still fish these waters for sport, but
are prohibited from taking fish for human consumption. Currently, the only body of water
within the state with a fishing restriction is the North Fork of the Holston River (from
Saltville to the Virginia/Tennessee border).
A health advisory is issued when fish taken from a particular body of water are found to
contain potentially harmful levels of contaminants. Some of these contaminants are not
excreted from the_human body after being consumed, but are stored in body tissue over long
periods of time. The VDH considers the health effects of eating one
meal of fish taken from the affected waters (acute effect), as well as
eating fish from these waters over long periods of time (chronic
effect). A health advisory is not a prohibition, but a warning about the
contaminants present and the possible health effects on those who
consume these fish. Each advisory specifies the location of
contamination, the chemicals present, the types of fish most affected,
and the population potentially affected.
The VDH recommends the following precautions to reduce any potential harmful effects
from eating fish:
• Eat smaller, younger fish (within legal limits). Younger fish are less likely to contain
harmful levels of contaminants than older, larger fish.
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• Remove the skin, the fat from the belly and top, and the internal organs before
cooking the fish.
• Bake, broil, or grill on an open rack to allow fats to drain away from the meat.
• Discard the fats that cook out of the fish and avoid or reduce the amount of fish
drippings or broth that are used to flavor the meal.
• Eat less deep fried fish since flying seals contaminants into the fatty tissue.
Health advisories and fishing restrictions for the Commonwealth of Virginia are listed
below and are routinely published in the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries annual
fishing regulations and publications. For general questions about fishing regulations in
Virginia, please call Game and Inland Fisheries at (804)367-1000 or visit their web site at
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/fishing/index.cfm. If you would like to review results from fish
tissue analysis on samples taken from Virginia waters, please contact the Department of
Environmental Quality at (804)698-4113 or visit their web site by clicking on
http://www.deq.state.va.us/water/reports.html. Information related to mercury and fish
consumption provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be found by
clicking on the following address: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fishadvice/factsheet.html. The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer advisory on methyl mercury
which can be found at the following address:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/answers/2001/ans01065.html.
River and Affected
Boundaries
Contaminant
Health Advisory/Restriction
James River and its tributaries
from the fall line at Richmond to
the Hampton-Norfolk Bridge
Tunnel
Kepone
Kepone may be hazardous to your health.
A fish-eating advisory exists for those
who consume fish from these waters on a
daily basis. (7/1/88) Note: A PCB
advisory is also in effect for this section of
the James River. See below.
North Fork Holston River from
Saltville to the Virginia/Tennessee
state line
Mercury
Taking fish from these waters for human
consumption is prohibited. Fish may
contain dangerously high levels of
mercury. Catch and release of these fish is
permissible. (12/4/74)
South River from the footbridge
at E. I. Dupont Co. in Waynesboro
to the confluence with the North
River at Port Republic.
Mercury
Fish caught in these waters may contain
mercury. Mercury may be hazardous to
your health. No fish other than trout
should be eaten from these waters.
Stocked trout have been tested and are
safe for consumption. (3/29/01)
South Fork Shenandoah River
from Port Republic to the
confluence with North Fork
Shenandoah River, North Fork
Shenandoah River from mouth
of river upstream to Riverton
Dam, Shenandoah River from
Mercury
Consumption of fish which contain
mercury may be hazardous to your health.
Eat no more than two meals (1/2 lb each)
of fish per month from these waters.
Women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, nursing mothers, and young
children should not eat any fish from these
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confluence of North Fork and
South Fork to Warren Power Dam
just north of Front Royal.

waters. (6/7/77; modified 3/29/01)
NOTE At this time, ail advisory for
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is also
m effect for these rivers. The PCB
advisory is more restrictive and allows for
no fish to be consumed from these waters.
See next box for details or Click here for
detailed map
South Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from the State Route
619 bridge near Front Royal,
North Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from Passage Creek,
Shenandoah River from the
confluence of North and South
Forks to West Virginia state line.
Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs)
Fish caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (5/17/89) Click here for
detailed map
Roanoke River (Staunton River)
from the Leesville Dam
downstream (-79 miles) to the
point where a pipeline, which
intersects Route 803 in Halifax
County and Route 633 in
Charlotte County, crosses the
river.
PCBs
Striped bass, white bass, smallmouth bass,
channel catfish, flathead catfish, and carp
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. The public is advised to eat no
more than two, eight-ounce meals of these
fish per month. Pregnant women and
young children are advised not to eat any
of these fish. (7/24/98; modified 3/26/99;
12/2/99)
Potomac River and tributaries
near Quantico. Virginia tidal
waters from the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge downstream (-33 miles) to
Brent Point at the mouth of Aquia
Creek, particularly in the areas of
Chopawamsic, Quantico, and
Powell Creeks and Quantico
Embayment.
PCBs
Channel catfish larger than 18 inches
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month. (4/19/99)
Levisa Fork River downstream
from Grundy to the southwest
Virginia/Kentucky border (-12
miles)
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no fish of any kind taken from
this section of the river. (7/30/99;
modified 5/15/03)
Dan River in southwestern
Halifax County where the river
crosses the Virginia/North
Carolina border north of Virginia
Route 62 downstream (~42miles)
to the Kerr Reservoir at Staunton
River State Park
PCBs
Flathead and channel catfish taken from
these waters may contain PCBs. VDH
advises the public to eat no more than two
eight-ounce meals per month. Pregnant
women and young children are advised
not to eat any of these fish. (12/27/99)
New River at the Route 114
bridge crossing (Peppers Ferry
Blvd.) just north of Radford
downstream to the Virginia/West
Virginia state line near Glen Lyn
PCBs
Carp caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (8/6/01)
Bluestone River at the Route 460
bridge crossing south of Bluefield
PCBs
Carp caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (8/6/01)
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downstream to the Virginia/West
Virginia state line near the town of
Yards in Tazewell County

.James River at the Interstate 95
James River Bridge crossing in
Richmond downstream (-43
miles) to Flowerdew Hundred
where the power lines cross the
river about seven miles from the
Benjamin Harrison Bridge
PCBs
Blue catfish and carp caught in these
waters may contain PCBs. VDH
recommends people do not eat any blue
catfish and only two eight-ounce meals
per month of carp from the advisory area.
Women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, nursing mothers, and young
children should not eat blue catfish or
carp from these waters. (7/1/02) Note: A
Kepone advisory is also in effect for this
section of the James River. Sec above.
Knox Creek in Buchanan County
from the Virginia/Kentucky state
line upstream (~17miles) to its
headwaters near the Virginia/West
Virginia state line
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than two meals per
month of any fish taken from the advisory
area. Women who are pregnant or may
become pregnant, nursing mothers, and
young children should not eat any fish
taken from these waters. (5/15/03)
Beaver Creek in Washington
County from the Beaver Creek
Lake Dam downstream to the
Virginia/Tennessee state line
within the City of Bristol
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one meal per
month of any fish taken from the advisory
area. Women who are pregnant or may
become pregnant, nursing mothers, and
young children should not eat any fish
taken from these waters. (5/15/03)
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 2002
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species. Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis
are listed in successive order. In Reservoir Screening Studies (Tables B-l)
and Stream Screening Studies (Table B-2), the largest individual from each
largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite was also analyzed
separately for mercury. These fish (i.e., those analyzed separately) are
identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of these fish are
identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the same fish.

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Table B-1. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Reservoir Screening Fish
Tissue Study.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Collection Date
Species
Length (mm)
Weight (g)
Sex
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
CHC
558
1531
Male
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
CHC
644
2826
Male
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
10/03/2002
CHC
502
1090
Male
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
CHC
549
1405
Female
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
10/03/2002
CHC
487
1042
Male
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
10/03/2002
LMB
379
749
Female
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
10/03/2002
LMB
400
803
Female
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
LMB
394
702
Male
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
LMB
437
1106
Female
Apalachia
HiRM 67.0
10/03/2002
LMB
390
660
Female
Apalachia
HiRM 67 0
10/03/2002
LMB*
437
1106
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
CHC
553
1998
Female
Beech
BeRM 36 0
09/25/2002
CHC
612
2876
Male
Beech
BeRM 36 0
09/25/2002
CHC
497
1277
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
CHC
622
3023
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
CHC
681
3637
Male
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
LMB
530
1598
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
LMB
490
1224
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
LMB
548
2500
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
LMB
443
1409
Female
Beech
BeRM 36 0
09/25/2002
LMB
433
1467
Female
Beech
BeRM 36.0
09/25/2002
LMB*
548
2500
Female
Cherokee
HRM 55 0
10/30/2002
CHC
581
2015
Male
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/30/2002
CHC
425
710
Male
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
12/04/2002
CHC
406
600
Male
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB
354
599
Female
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB
405
1025
Female
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB
402
872
Female
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB
452
1448
Male
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB
370
781
Female
Cherokee
HRM 55.0
10/25/2002
LMB*
452
1448
Male
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
CHC
477
1046
Male
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
CHC
463
764
Male
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
CHC
447
691
Male
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
CHC
475
1158
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
CHC
354
759
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
LMB
476
1861
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
LMB
436
1570
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
LMB
395
992
Male
Cherokee
HRM 76 0
10/30/2002
LMB
452
1522
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
LMB
375
785
Female
Cherokee
HRM 76.0
10/30/2002
LMB*
476
1861
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
CHC
460
626
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/16/2002
CHC
544
1776
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/16/2002
CHC
434
714
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/16/2002
CHC
570
1483
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/16/2002
CHC
408
534
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB
339
501
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB
348
547
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB
325
435
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB
390
806
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB
442
1227
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 605.5
10/15/2002
LMB*
442
1227
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/16/2002
CHC
463
816
Female

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Table B-1. Continued. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Reservoir
Screening Fish Tissue Study.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Collection Date
Species
Length (mm)
Weight (g)
Sex
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
487
1035
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
425
553
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
549
1297
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/17/2002
CHC
405
515
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/16/2002
LMB
337
446
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/16/2002
LMB
395
886
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/16/2002
LMB
385
697
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/16/2002
LMB
312
398
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/16/2002
LMB
371
584
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/16/2002
LME*
395
886
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
CHC
461
656
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
CHC
610
1776
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
CHC
530
1342
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
CHC
0
0
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
10/18/2002
LMB
366
719
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
10/18/2002
LMB
460
1480
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 652
10/18/2002
LMB
343
584
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
LMB
450
1504
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
LMB
354
577
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 652
11/05/2002
LME*
450
1504
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/24/2002
CHC
462
855
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
CHC
488
704
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
CHC
492
720
Male
Normandy
DRM 249.5
10/29/2002
CHC
405
568
Female
Normandy
DRM 249 5
10/29/2002
CHC
560
1650
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
LMB
373
814
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
LMB
353
637
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
LMB
512
2383
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
09/25/2002
LMB
497
1179
Female
Normandy
DRM 249 5
10/29/2002
LMB
401
999
Female
Normandy
DRM 249.5
10/29/2002
LME*
512
2383
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8.4
10/15/2002
CHC
471
1037
Male
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
CHC
600
2792
Male
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
CHC
423
702
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8.4
10/15/2002
CHC
423
604
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
CHC
419
767
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8.4
10/15/2002
LMB
306
987
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
LMB
374
840
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8.4
10/15/2002
LMB
430
1218
Male
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
LMB
380
724
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
LMB
383
731
Female
Pickwick
BCM 8 4
10/15/2002
LMB*
430
1218
Male
Pickwick
TRM 207 3
. 10/14/2002
CHC
581
2065
Male
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/14/2002
CHC
535
1776
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/14/2002
CHC
522
1759
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/14/2002
CHC
580
1683
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/14/2002
CHC
448
1021
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207 3
10/15/2002
LMB
451
1349
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/15/2002
LMB
483
1377
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/15/2002
LMB
387
821
Male
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/15/2002
LMB
289
385
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/15/2002
LMB
312
446
Female
Pickwick
TRM 207.3
10/15/2002
LMB*
483
1377
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
10/15/2002
CHC
375
619
Female

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Table B-1. Continued. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Reservoir
Screening Fish Tissue Study.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Collection Date
Species
Length (mm)
Weight (g)
Sex
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/15/2002
CHC
505
1501
Male
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/15/2002
CHC
575
2006
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
10/15/2002
CHC
411
763
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/15/2002
CHC
432
887
Male
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
10/15/2002
LMB
392
857
Male
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/15/2002
LMB
340
656
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/16/2002
LMB
385
782
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/16/2002
LMB
363
756
Male
Pickwick
TRM 230.0
10/16/2002
LMB
357
623
Female
Pickwick
TRM 230 0
10/16/2002
LMB*
392
857
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
CHC
521
1470
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
CHC
511
1605
Female
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
CHC
548
2022
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
CHC
501
1401
Female
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
CHC
613
2541
Female
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB
403
1013
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB
436
1525
Female
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB
404
1042
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB
382
967
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB
411
1323
Male
Pickwick
TRM 253
10/16/2002
LMB*
436
1525
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
CHC
522
894
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
CHC
471
1107
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
CHC
530
1413
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
CHC
495
1177
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
10/29/2002
CHC
540
1335
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
LMB
365
624
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
LMB
340
594
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 135 0
09/24/2002
LMB
470
1503
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
LMB
365
680
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
LMB
424
877
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 135.0
09/24/2002
LMB*
470
1503
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
CHC
507
1159
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
CHC
475
743
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
CHC
543
1394
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
03/24/2002
CHC
380
440
Male
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
10/29/2002
CHC
436
656
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
LMB
348
595
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
LMB
341
592
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
09/24/2002
LMB
331
531
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
10/29/2002
LMB
358
714
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
10/29/2002
LMB
465
1535
Female
Tims Ford
ERM 150.0
13/29/2002
LMB*
465
1535
Female
Wilson
TRM 250.8
11/04/2002
CHC
515
1232
Male
Wilson
TRM 260.8
11/04/2002
CHC
479
879
Male
Wilson
TRM 260.8
11/04/2002
CHC
446
708
Female
Wilson
TRM 260.8
11/04/2002
CHC
560
1494
Female
Wilson
TRM 260.8
11/04/2002
CHC
487
1006
Male
Wilson
TRM 250.8
11/04/2002
LMB
456
1508
Male
Wilson
TRM 250.8
11/04/2002
LMB
375
871
Female
Wilson
TRM 250.8
11/04/2002
LMB
370
926
Female
Wilson
TRM 260 8
11/04/2002
LMB
380
1015
Male
Wilson
TRM 260.8
11/04/2002
LMB
381
831
Female
Wilson
TRM 250.8
11/04/2002
LMB*
456
1508
Male

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Table B-1. Continued. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Reservoir
Screening Fish Tissue Study.
Reservoir
Collection Site
Collection Date
Species
Length (mm)
Weight (g)
Sex
Wilson
TRM273
11/20/2002
CHC
467
1079
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
CHC
464
960
Male
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
CHC
456
832
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
CHC
472
1088
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
CHC
419
754
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB
358
826
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB
348
773
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB
395
1031
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB
363
771
Female
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB
346
591
Male
Wilson
TRM 273
11/20/2002
LMB*
395
1031
Female

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Table B-2. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Stream Screening
Fish Tissue Study.
Collection Site	 Collection Date Species Length (mm) Weight (g) Sex
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
CHC
403
471
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
CHC
446
640
Female
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
CHC
505
1180
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
CHC
435
606
Female
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
CHC
376
444
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB
492
1584
Female
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB
416
851
Female
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB
279
270
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB
259
221
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB
365
552
Male
Buffalo
BuRM 17.7
07/10/2002
SMB*
492
1584
Female
Clarks
C1RM9.8
07/30/2002
CHC
559
1984
Female
Clarks
C1RM9.8
07/30/2002
CHC
715
4169
Male
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
07/30/2002
CHC
411
649
Male
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
07/30/2002
CHC
550
1424
Female
Clarks
C1RM9.8
07/30/2002
CHC
462
958
Male
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
07/30/2002
LMB
486
1642
Female
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
08/27/2002
LMB
288
308
Female
Clarks
CIRM9.8
08/27/2002
LMB
305
376
Female
Clarks
CIRM9.8
08/27/2002
LMB
376
686
Female
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
08/27/2002
LMB
450
1575
Female
Clarks
C1RM 9.8
08/27/2002
LMB*
486
1642
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB
285
301
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB
288
301
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB
378
824
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB
329
474
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB
255
235
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
SPB*
378
824
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
CHC
436
689
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
CHC
419
576
Male
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
CHC
452
760
Female
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
CHC
485
959
Male
Duck
DRM 26.0
08/28/2002
CHC
514
1259
Male
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
07/23/2002
CHC
414
672
Male
Sequatchie
SRM6.3
07/23/2002
CHC
485
1078
Male
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
07/23/2002
CHC
407
610
Female
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
07/23/2002
CHC
422
732
Male
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
08/21/2002
CHC
488
864
Female
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
07/23/2002
LMB
380
664
Female
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
07/23/2002
LMB
332
501
Female
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
08/21/2002
LMB
294
306
Male
Sequatchie
SRM 6.3
08/21/2002
LMB
460
1168
Female
Sequatchie.
SRM 6.3
08/21/2002
LMB*
460
1168
Female

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Table B-3. Specific information About Each Fish Collected During 2002 For Long Term Fish
Tissue Study.
Reservoir	Collection Site Collection Date Species Length (mm) Weight (g) Sex
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/16/2002
CHC
463
816
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/17/2002
CHC
487
1035
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
425
553
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/17/2002
CHC
549
1297
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
405
515
Female
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
558
1937
Female
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
541
1484
Male
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624 6
10/17/2002
CHC
576
1436
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
538
1506
Male
Ft. Loudoun
TRM 624.6
10/17/2002
CHC
425
618
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 24 0
10/10/2002
CHC
503
2364
Female
Melton Hill
CRM 24.0
10/10/2002
CHC
489
965
Female
Melton Hill
CRM 24.0
10/10/2002
CHC
631
2148
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 24 0
10/10/2002
CHC
571
1432
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 24 0
10/10/2002
CHC
571
1774
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 45.0
10/22/2002
CHC
591
1850
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 45.0
10/22/2002
CHC
176
1907
Female
Melton Hill
CRM 45 0
10/22/2002
CHC
495
937
Male
Melton Hill
CRM 45.0
10/22/2002
CHC
390
420
Female
Melton Hill
CRM 45.0
10/31/2002
CHC
621
2489
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 532
10/08/2002
CHC
550
1894
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 532
10/08/2002
CHC
458
681
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 532
10/08/2002
CHC
608
1855
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 532
10/08/2002
CHC
458
706
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 532
10/08/2002
CHC
527
1375
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 560
10/09/2002
CHC
432
622
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 560
10/09/2002
CHC
486
762
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 560
10/09/2002
CHC
409
521
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 560
10/09/2002
CHC
442
660
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 560
10/09/2002
CHC
475
965
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 600
10/09/2002
CHC
430
680
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 600
10/09/2002
CHC
408
482
Male
Watts Bar
TRM 600
10/09/2002
CHC
408
542
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 600
10/09/2002
CHC
441
682
Female
Watts Bar
TRM 600
10/09/2002
CHC
612
2580
Male

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Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices

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Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
CHC -- Channel catfish
LMB -- Largemouth bass
SBU -- Smallmouth buffalo
SPB - Spotted bass
STB — Striped bass
Abbreviations with River Miles
BCM — Bear Creek Mile
BeRM — Beech River Mile
BuRM « Buffalo River Mile
CCM -- Cedar Creek Mile
C1RM — Clarks River Mile
CRM -- Clinch River Mile
DRM — Duck River Mile
ERM — Elk River Mile
FBRM — French Broad River Mile
HRM — Holston River Mile
HiRM - Hiwassee River Mile
LTRM - Little Tennessee Rive Mile
ORM — Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM -- South Fork Holston River Mile
SRM — Sequatchie River Mile
TRM — Tennessee River Mile
TuRM - Tuckasegee River Mile
WRM -- Watauga River Mile
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
BEC -- Bear Creek
BEE - Beech River
BLU -- Big Sandy River
BUF -- Buffalo River
CEC — Cedar Creek
CL1 — Clinch River
CLA ~ Clarks River
DUC -- Duck River
ELK -- Elk River
EMO — Emory River
FRE ~ French Broad River
HIW ~ Hiwassee River
HOL — Holston River
LBC ~ Little Bear Creek
LTE -- Little Tennessee River
NFH -- North Fork Holston
NOL — Nolichucky River
NOT -- Nottley River
OCO — Ocoee River
PIG -- Pigeon River
POW ~ Powell River
SFH -- South Fork Holston River
SHO ~ Shooting Creek
TEN -- Tennessee River
TOC -- Toccoa River
TUC ~ Tuckasegee River
TUM ~ Tumbling Creek
WAT -- Watauga River

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Appendix D
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 2003

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Table D-l. Reservoirs and Streams Planned for Fish Tissue Studies in 2003.
Reservoir
State
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Bear Creek - 1 site
AL
No

X



CHC, LMB
Cedar Creek - 1 site
AL
No

X



CHC, LMB
Little Bear Creek- 1 site
AL
No

X



CHC, LMB
Chickamauga - 4 sites
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Douglas - 2 sites
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB
Fort Loudoun - 1 site
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Kentucky - 4 sites
TN/KY
Yes1
Mercury
X



CHC, LMB
Nickajack - 2 sites
TN
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, STB, LMB
Parksville- 1 site
TN
No

X
X


CHC, LMB
Wheeler - 5 sites
AL
No2

X
X


CHC, LMB, SBU
Tellico - 2 sites
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Melton Hill- 2 sites
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Watts Bar - 3 sites
TN
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC









Stream








Bear Creek - 1 site
AL
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Elk River - 1 site
TN/AL
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Hiwassee River - 1 site
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Ocoee River - 1 site
TN
No

X



CHC, LMB*
*Smallmouth bass or spotted bass composites may be substituted if largemouth bass are not available.
1	This advisory is only applicable in the Kentucky portion of the reservoir. Kentucky issued a statewide fish consumption advisory for
low levels of organic mercury.
2	While there is no advisories for Wheeler Reservoir, the Alabama Department of Public Health has a no consumption advisory for
small mouth buffalo and big mouth buffalo on Huntsville Spring Branch and Indian Creek for DDT .

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Appendix E
Environmental Chemistry, Quality Assurance Project Narrative,
Fish Tissue Collection 2002, Fiscal Year 2003

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TV A. Central Laboratory Services (Project Narrative - Fish Tissue 2002)
Laboratory TV A Central Laboratory Services
Client: RSO&E, RES &. River Quality, Rebecca Hayden, PSC- 1X-C, (423)876-6736
Proiect: Fish Tissue Collection 2002. FY2003
Prelude: The TV A. Central Laboratory Services prepared 227 fillets for chemical
analysis. The laboratory received the frozen fillets in two shipments on 12/16/02 and
12/17/02. At the laboratory the fish fillets were chopped, ground, blended, singularly
weighed, compositely weighed, organically extracted, acid digested, and analyzed for a
variety of chemical constituents. The chemical testing focused on PCBs, Pesticides,
DDTs, Chlordane isomers, and selected metals (As, Cd, Cu, Pb, Se, Hg).
The remaining document discusses the quality of the analyses surrounding the fish tissue
testing. A review of each quality group has been included. If there are any questions
pertaining to this information, contact Ricardo Gilbert at 423-876-6764 or Lisa Ortiz at
423-876-6762.
A.	Initial Chain-of-Custodv:
.Any irregularities noted have been addressed.
B.	Sample Receipt:
No irregularities noted.
C Sample Login:
.Any irregularities noted have been addressed.
D.	Internal Chain-of-Custodv:
.Any irregularities noted have been addressed.
E.	Sample Preparation:
Any irregularities noted have been addressed.
F.	.Analytical Quality Control:
a.	Sample Replicates:
.Any unacceptable criteria noted have been addressed.
b.	Matrix Spike (MS):
Any unacceptable criteria noted have been addressed.
c.	Matrix Spike Duplicate (MSP):
.Any unacceptable criteria noted have been addressed.

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d Laboratory Control Sample TLCS).
Any unacceptable cntena noted have been addressed
e.	Preparation Blank (PB1
No unacceptable cntena noted.
f.	Carbon Dioxide Blank ICQ2 Blank):
No unacceptable cntena noted.
G. Method Changes:
The only changes implemented for the FY2002 fish were the introduction of new gas
chromatographs to analyze the samples. This change appears to have little to no effect on
the data reported when compared with histoncal data.
I certify-'that this data package is m compliance with the terms and conditions agreed to
by the client and TV A Central Laboratory Services.
Signed: wr>^xL^ ^	Date:	I 5~Q
Signed	Ch-ko "	Date:
1

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Mercurv Preparation Blanks
Discussion. Preparation blanks (PB) are method bianks that undergo the exact metals
digestion process as a tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the punry of the
reagents, glassware, and sample handling techniques used m the analysis. PBs were
prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered acceptable if contamination does
not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metais prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality criteria
pertaining to the PBs were met. -
Labworks
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or
Fail
AD00226
PB
Mercury
0.10
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Mercurv C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended
like a solid matrix. C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the punty of the dry ice used
for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch by passing
neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the
mercury. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if contamination does not exceed the
reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality
control criteria pertaining to the CI2 blanks were met.
Labworks
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AD00225
C02 Blank
Mercury
0.10
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Mercurv Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large
composites. These large composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analysis.
Historical trending of the analytical data is used to establish the acceptable rage for each
parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these large
composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality
control check form batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to
assess how well the analytes of interest are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix.
FPSs "are considered acceptable if their analyticafrecovenes are within the established
acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control
criteria pertaining to the FPSs were met.
Labworks
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass
or Fail
AD00228
FPS
Mercury
0 1
0 49
0.56
0 45 - 0 67
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00236
FPS
Mercury
0.1
0 47
0.56
0.45 - 0 67
mg/Kg
Pass
ADO0244
FPS
Mercury
0.1
0.43
0 56
0 45 - 0.67
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00252
FPS
Mercury
0.1
0.45
0.56
0.45-0.67
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00260
FPS
Mercury
0 1
0.45
0 56
0.45 - 0.67
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00268
FPS
Mercury
0 1
0 45
0.56
0 45 - 0.67
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercurv Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the
exact mercury digestion as the tissue samples. They are an mdependenr source from the
instrument calibration standards, and serve as a calibration standards preparation check.
LCSs are also used to assess how well the analvtes of interest are recovered throughout
the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each
analytical batch.
The LCS analyzed with collection 2002 was a freeze-dned Dog fish. This LCS is in
powder form and requires a stronger, modified digestion to yield consistent recoveries
greater than 95 percent. The EPA digestion used by the laboratory normally yields a
recovery between 80 and 94 percent on the condensed LCS.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control
criteria pertaining to the LCSs were met.
Labworks


Result, %
True
Acceptable

Pass
€
Description
Analysis
Rec
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
AD00227
LCS
Mercury
4.46, 96%
4.63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00235
LCS
Mercury
4.32, 93%
4.63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00243
LCS
Mercury
4.05, 87%
4.63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00251
LCS
Mercury
5.48, 118%
4.63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00259
LCS
Mercury
4.83, 104%
4.63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00267
LCS
Mercury
4.90, 106%
4 63
3.61-5.64
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercun Matrbc Spikes
Discussion Vlamx Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and
analysed with each analytical batch MSs ana MSDs are prepared by adding (spiking) a
known amount of anaiyte to a sample and determining the recovery of this addition
through analysis MS analyses document how well the analyres of interest are recovered
from the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are
performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the
established acceptable range for each anaiyte. MSDs are considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each anaiyte.
Conclusion' All mercury prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable All
quality control cntena pertaining to the MSs and MSDs were met.
i




MS,
MSD,
RPD
Acceptable

Pass
| Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
BKG
%REC
%REC
(%)
Range(RPD)
Units
or Fail
1 AD00230MS.
MS. MSD
I


0 90,
C 87,




! AD00231MSD
(AC20945)
• Mercury
0 10
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Mercurv Replicate Samples
Discussion. Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same
analytical duplicate testing as that of its native (background) sample. Two aliquots from
the same tissue sample are processed through the entire analytical method. The data is
compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent
Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. Results of ten times
the detection limit or more are considered passable if their RPDs are within the
acceptable range established by control charts. If the result is less than ten times the
detection limit then the control- limit is considered to be +/- one times the limit of
detection (CLP protocol). Meaning, the second result must be within +/- the detection
limit of the first result to be considered passable in the case of results of less than ten
times the detection limit. RPDs are not reported for sample results falling below the
detection limit.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control
criteria pertaining to the REPs were met.
Labworks
# :
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result | Result | RPD
1 ! 2 I (%)
Acceptable
Range
(RPD)
I
Pass
Units j or Fail
AD00229
REP- | I ! |
AC20946 ! Mercury 0 10 ; 
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3bworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
<\D00185
C02 Blank
Arsenic
0 1
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Metals C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended
like a solid matrix. C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used
for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch by passing
neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for metals
C02 blanks are considered acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported
detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality
control criteria pertaining to the C02 blanks were met.
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works #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range j Units
Pass or Fail
D00186
Blanks
Arsenic
0 1
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Metals Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals
digestion process as a tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the punty of the
reagents, glassware and sample handling techniques used ir. the analysis. PBs were
prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered acceptable if contamination does
not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality criteria
pertaining to the PBs were met.
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Acceptable


abworks #
Description
Analysis
Result, % Rec
True Value
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AD00187
ICS
Arsenic
27, 109%
24 6
18 4 - 30 7
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Cadmium
24, 91%
26.3
19 6 - 32.8
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Lead
9.3, 89%
10 4
7.8-13.0
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Selenium
6.2, 90%
6.88
5.2-8.6
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Copper
518, 118%
439
329 - 548
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00195
LCS
Arsenic
23, 95%
24 6
18.4 - 30.7
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Cadmium
23 9, 92%
26.3
19.6 - 32.8
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Lead
11, 106%
10.4
78-13.0
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Selenium
5.4, 78%
-6.88 -
5.2 - 8.6
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Copper
479, 109%
439
329 - 548
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00203
LCS
Arsenic
27, 110%
24 6
18.4 - 30.7
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Cadmium
26, 99%
26 3
19.6-32.8
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Lead
8.9, 86%
10.4
7.8 -13.0
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Selenium
6.1, 89%
6 88
5.2-8 6
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Copper
407, 93%
439
329 - 548
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00211
LCS
Arsenic
22, 90%
24.6
18 4 - 30.7
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Cadmium
23.6, 90%
26.3
19.6-32.8
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Lead
10.8, 104%
10.4
7.8-13.0
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Selenium
5.9, 86%
6.88
5.2-8.6
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Copper
390, 89%
439
329 - 548
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00219
LCS
Arsenic
22, 91%
24 6
18.4 - 30.7
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Cadmium
22.9, 87%
26.3
19 6 - 32.8
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Lead
9.3, 89%
10 4
7.8-130
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Selenium
6.5, 94%
6 88
5.2-8 6
mg/Kg
Pass

LCS
Copper
386, 88%
439
329 - 548
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the
exact metals digestion as the tissue samples. Thev are an independent source from the
instrument calibration standards, and-serve as a sample preparation check. LCSs are also
used to assess how well the anaJyres of interest are recovered throughout the analytical
method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the
established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical
batch.
The LCS analyzed with FY2002 was Lobster Hepatopancreas. This LCS is in solid form
and taken through the entire method procedure.
Conclusion' The initial analysis of some LCSs did not display acceptable recoveries.
The LCSs and their associated samples were reanalyzed and their recoveries were within
acceptable ranges.
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1 Labworks




Histoncal
Acceptable

Pass or
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Value
Range
Units
Fail
AD00188
FPS
Arsenic
0 1
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Metals Fish fool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large
composites. These large composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analysis.
Historical trending of the analytical data is used to establish the acceptable range for each
parameter. Fish Pool Samples (TPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these large
composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality
control check from batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to
assess how well the analytes of interest are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix.
" FPSs are-considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the established
acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. Ail quality control
criteria pertaining to the FPSs were met.
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LaoworKs



Result
Result

AcceptaDle

Pass or
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
1
2
RPD
Range RPD
Units
Fail
AD00189
REP-AC20942
Arsenic
0 1
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Metals Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same
analytical duplicate testing as that of its original background sample. Two aliquots from
the same tissue sample are processed through the entire analytical method. The data is
compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent
Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. Results of ten times
the detection limit or more are considered passable if their RPDs are'within the
acceptable range established by control_charts. If the result is les_s than ten times the
detection limit, then the control limit is considered to be +/- one times the limit of
detection (CLP protocol). Meaning, the second result must be within +/'- the detection
limit of the first result to be considered passable in the case of results of less than ten
times the detection limit. RPDs are not reported for sample results falling below the
detection limit.
Conclusion: .Ail metals prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control
criteria pertaining to the RJEPs were met.
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Labworks # Description
Analysis
MDL
BKG
MS,
%REC
MSD,
%REC
RPD
(%)
Acceptable
Range(RPD)
Units
Pass or
Fail
AD00190MS, MS, MSD
AD00191MSD fAC20948)
Arsenic
0 1
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Metals Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and
analyzed with each analytical batch. MSs and MSDs are prepared by adding (spiking) a
known amount of analvte to a sample and determining the recovery of this addition
through analysis. MS analyses document how well the analytes of interest are recovered
from the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are
performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the
established acceptablejange_for each analyte. MSDs^ are_considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All metals prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable. All
quality control criteria pertaining to the MSs and MSDs were met.
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Drks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
a-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Aldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chiordene
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
rng/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chiordene
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpynfos (Dursban)
0.05
0.05 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0 01
o
o
c
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0:01-
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0 05
0.05 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan I
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endrin
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0 05
0 05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachior
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0 008
0 008 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxychlordane
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass ;
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDE
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDT
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0 1 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-123 2
0 1
0.1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0.1
0 1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0 1 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0 1
0.1 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0.05 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
D153
C02 Blank
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Organics CQ2 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be ground
like a solid matrix. C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used
for "tissue preparation. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch by passmg
neat dry ice through the grinding device. The dry ice was collected and tested for
organics. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if contamination does not exceed the
reported detection limit concentration.
Concrusfon:~AIForgahrcs prepared C02 blanks" were determined acceptable. All quality
control criteria pertaining to the C02 blanks were met.
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jrks#j Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
a-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alcirin
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chiordene
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carboohenothion
0.05
0 05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chloraene
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
0.05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0 05
0.05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0 01
0.01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dielarin
0.01
0.01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan 1
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endrin
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0 05
0.05 U
O-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0 008
0 008 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxychlordane
0.01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0.1
0 1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0 1
0.1 K
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0 1 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0 1
0 1 K
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0 1
0.1 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0 05 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 u
D -
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
D169 C02 Blank
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Labworks #
AD00161
Description
C02 Blank
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
a-3HC
0 01
0 01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Aldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chlordene
0 01
0 01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0 01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0.05
0 05 U
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlordene
0.01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpynfos (Dursban)
0.05
0.05 U
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0 01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0 01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC "
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldnn
0 01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05 U
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan I
0.01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosutfan II
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0 01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endnn
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0 05
0.05 U
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptach lor
0.01
0 01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachiorobenzene
0 01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0 008
0.008 U
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
-Pass
Oxychlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDT
0 01
0 01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0.1
0 1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0.1
0 1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 u
D
- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PC B-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0.05 U
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
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lLabworks #
D00177
Description
C02 Blank
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range |
Units
Pass or Fail
a-BHC
0 01
*
D - MDL '
mg/Kg
Pass
Alarm
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chlordene
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0 01

D - MDL
nig/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0 05
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlordene
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cts-Nonachlor
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0.01
*
D - MDL
"mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0 05
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldrin
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0 05
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan I
0.01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endnn
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0.05
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0.01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor
0 01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
*¦
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
"
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0.008
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0 01
0.01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
.Pass
Oxychlordane
001
0.01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDE
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0 1
0.1 u
D-MQL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0.1 ¦
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0 1
0 1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
*
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
*
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
'Analytes not requested
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Organics Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals
digestion process as a tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the punty of the
reagents, glassware, 'and sample handling techniques used in the analysis. PBs were
prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered acceptable if contamination does
not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All organics PBs were determined acceptable. All quality criteria pertaining
to the PBs were met.'
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Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AD00154
PB
a-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Aldrin
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Chlordene
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


b-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Carbophenothion
0.05
0 05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlorpyrrfos (Dursban)
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
- 0.0-1 -
-0-.Q4-U
D--MDL
-mg/Kg
Pass ¦


d-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
0.01 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Dteldrin
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Disulfoton
0 05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan 1
0 01
0 01 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Endrin
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Ethion
0 05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


g-BHC
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Lipids
0 1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Mirex
0 008
0 008 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-ODE
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1016
0.1
0 1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1221
0.1
0 1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1242
0 1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PC B-1248
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


PC B-1260
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
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sworks #
Description
aD00162
PB
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
a-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Aldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chlordene
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0 05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlordene
0.01
0 01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0 05
0.05 U
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0.01-
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disutfoton
0 05
0 05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan 1
0.01
0.01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0.01
0 01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endrin
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0 05
0 05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Lipids
0.1
0 1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0.008
0.008 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxychlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0 1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0 1
0 1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0 5
0 5 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
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Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
a-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Aldnn
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chlordene
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlordene
0 01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpynfos (Dursban)
0.05-
0 05 U
D-MDL¦
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0.01.
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldrin
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0.05
0 05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endrin
0 01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0.05
0.05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0.01
001 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0.01 u
D- MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Lipids
0 1
0 1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0.008
0.008 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0 01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxychlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0 1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0 1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0 1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0 1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1 K
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
0 05 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
001 u
D - MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00170
PB
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Labworks #
Description I
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or FartJ
a-BHC
0 01

D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Aldrin
0 01
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Alpha Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
b-BHC
0.01
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Carbophenothion
0.05
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlordene
0 01
0.01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0 05
*¦
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Chlordane
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
cis-Nonachlor
0 01
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
d-BHC
0 01
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Diazinon
0.05
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Dieldrin
0 01
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Disulfoton
0 05
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan I
0 01
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan II
0.01
•
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Endrin
0 01

D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Ethion
0 05
¦*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
g-BHC
0 01
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor
0 01
w
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Heptachlor Epoxide
0 01 '
*
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Hexachlorobenzene
0 01
•
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Lipids
0 1
0 01 u
D-
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Mirex
0.008
*"
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0 01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0 01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxychlordane
0 01
0 01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
p,p'-DDT
0 01
0.01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1221
0 1
0.1 K
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1254
0 1
0.1 K
D
-MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
PCB-1260
0 1
0.1 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Terbufos (Counter)
0 05
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
Toxaphene
0.5
*
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0 01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
trans-Nonacnlor
0.01
0 01 u
D
MDL
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00178
PB
Anaiytes not
recuesied
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Organics Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the
exact organics digestion as the tissue samples. They are an independent source from the
instrument calibration standards, and serve as a calibration standards preparation check.
LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes of interest are recovered throughout
the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each
analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. Ail quality
control criteria pertaining to the LCSs were met.



Result,
T rue
Acceptable

Pass
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
%REC
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
AD00155
LCS
cis-Chlordane
1 1, 138%
0.8
0.4 - 1 2
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-chlordane
0.92, 115%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
0.94, 118%
0.8
0.4 - 1 2
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0.72, 90%
0.8
0.4 -1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
1.0, 133%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Chlordene
0.95, 119%
0 8
04-1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0 89,111 %
0.8
04-1.2
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00163
LCS
cis-Chlordane
0.88, 110%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


trans- Chlordane
0.75, 94%
0.8
04-1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
0.72, 90%
0.8
04-12
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0 61, 76%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
ma/Kg
Pass
AD00171
LCS
o,p'-DDD
0.61, 76%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDE
0.65, 81%
0.8
0.4 -1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDT
0.66, 83%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Chlordane
0.91, 112%
0 8
0 4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-chlordane
0.76, 95%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
0 78, 98%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0.58, 73%
0.8
04-1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
0.83, 104%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Chlordene
0.76, 95%
08
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0.72, 90%
0.8
0.4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass
AD00179
LCS
PCB-1260
0 70 80%
0.8
0 4 - 1.2
mg/Kg
Pass
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Organics Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large
composites. These large composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analysis.
Historical trending of the analytical data is used to establish the acceptable rage for each
parameter. Fish Pool Samples (TPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these large
Composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality
control check form batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to
assess how well the analytes of interest are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix.
FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the~established~
acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control
criteria pertaining to the FPSs were met.
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Labworks




Historical
Acceptable

Pass
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
AD00156
FPS
a-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
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Dworks




Historical
Acceptable

Pass
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
AD00164
FPS
a-BHC
001
0 01 u
-------
Labworks
#
Description



Historical
Acceptable

Pass
Analysis
MDL
Result
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
a-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
-------
Labworks
#
Description



Historical
Acceptable

Pass
Analysis
MDL
Result
Value
Range
Units
or Fail
a-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
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Organic Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same
analytical-duplicate testing as that of its background sample. Two aliquots from the same
tissue sample are processed through the entire analytical method. The data is compared
for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent Difference (RPD)
is determined and compared to historical ranges. Results of ten times the detection limit
or more are considered passable if their RPDs are within the acceptable range established
by control-charts. If the result is. less than ten times the detection limit then the control
limit is considered to be one times the limit of detection (CLP protocol). Meaning,
the second result must be within +/- the detection limit of the first result to be considered
passable in the case of results of less than ten times the detection limit. RPDs are not
reported for sample results falling below the detection limit.
Conclusion: All but one set of prepared REPs were determined acceptable. (See
notations at the bottom of the Excel spread sheets).
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LaDworks
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
AcceptaDle
Range RPD
Units
Pass
or Fail
AD00157
REP-AC20952
a-BHC
0.01

•
NA
CO
O
og
o
o
mg/Kg
Pass


Alann
0 01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


b-BHC
0.01

*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Carbophenothion ,
0.05
•
*
NA
C.O - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0- 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlorpynfos









(Dursban)
0.05
»
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass

-
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
'NA
' 3-0 - 20-3
mg/Kg
Pass-


cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 u
0
10 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


d-BHC
0.01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Diazinon
0.05
*
"
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
*
•
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dieldnn
0.01
*
•
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dtsuifoton
0.05
*
•
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan I
0.01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan II
0.01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endnn
0.01
•
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Ethion
0.05
•
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


0-3HC
0.01
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor
0.01
*
•
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor Epoxide
0 01
*
*
NA
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Hexachlorobenzene
0 01
•
*
NA
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Lipids
0.1
2.2
1 9
15
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Mirex
0.008
•
*
NA
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o.p'-DDD
0.0 I
0 01
0.03
100
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDT .
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
NA
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.02
0.03
40
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1016
0 1
0.1 u
0.1 u
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1221
0 1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1248
0.1
0 1 u
0.1 u
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1254
0.1
0.2
0.1 K
57
0 0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1260
0.1
0.2
0.3
40
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
-
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Toxaphene
0.5
*
*
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
0.01
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachtor
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass
* Analyte not requested.
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worKs 1
#
Descnption
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD |
Acceptable
Range RPD
Units
Pass
or Fail
AD00165
REP-AC20986
a-SHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Aldnn
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


b-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05 U
0 05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlorpynfos









(Dursban)
0.05
0.05 U- -
• 0.05 U
0
o.a--20-.3-
mg/Kg'
Pass


cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


d-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Diazjnon
0.05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
0.01 u
0 01 U
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dieldrin
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Disulfoton
0.05
0.05 U
0 05 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endnn
0 01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Ethion
0.05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


g-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Lipids
12
12
12
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Mirex
0.008
0.008 U
0 008 U
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


otp'-DDD
0.01
0.02
0.03 NC
40
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDT
0.01
Interference
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.02 NC
0.05 NC
86
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDE
0.01
0 14
0.22
44
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Fail *


p,p'-DDT
0.01
Interference
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0
0.0-20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCS-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0
0.0-20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1242
0.1
0 1 K
0 1 K
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1248
Q 1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1254
0.1
0.1
0.2
67
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1260
0.1
0.1
0.2
67
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Terbufos (Counter)
o.os
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U
0.5 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
o
0 0 -20.3
mg/Kg
Pass
	
The RPD for p,p'DDE failed as a result of poor extraction efficiency Indicated by surrogate,recovery.
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Lab works
#
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Units
Pass
or Fail
AD0C173
REP-AC21004
a-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
0 01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Aldrin
0 01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Alpha Clilordene
0.01
0.01 u
0 01 u
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


b-BHC
0 01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Cartiophenothion
0 05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0 0 -20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlordene
0 01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Chlorpynfos




	

	


(Dursban)
0 05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
Interference
V
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


cis-Nonachlor
0 01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


d-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0 01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Diazinon
0.05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
0 01 u
0 01 U
0
0.0-20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Dieldnn
0.01
0 01 u
0.01 U
0
0 0 -20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Disulfoton
0.05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan I
0 01
0 01 u
0 01 U
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan II
0 01
0.01 u
0 01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endosulfan Sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Endnn
0 01
C 01 u
0 01 u
c
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Ethion
0.05
0 05 U
0.05 U
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


g-BHC
0.01
0 01 u
0 01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor
0 01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Heptachlor Epoxide
0.01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0.0-20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Hexacnlorobenzene
0 01
0 01 u
0.01 u
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Lipids
0 1
3 6
3.7
2 7
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Mirex
0 008
0 008 U
0 008 U
0
0 0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


O.p'-DDD
0.01
0.02 NC
0.03
40
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01
0 01
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


0,p'-DDT
0.01
0 01 U
0.01 U
C
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxychlordane
0.01
0 01 u
Interference
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p.p'-DDD
0 01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p,p'-DDE
0.01
0 03
0.04
29
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1016
0.1
0 1 u
0 1 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1221
0.1
0 1 K
0 1 K
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1232
0 1
0 1 K
0.1 K
0
0 0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1242
0 1
0.1 K
0 1 K
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0
0.0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1254
0.1
0.2
0.2
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


PCB-1260
0 1
0.3
0.4
29
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Terbufcs (Counter)
0.05
0.05 U
0.05 U
0
0.0-20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


Toxaphene
0.5
0.5 U.
0 5 U
0
0.0 - 20 3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Chlordane
0.01
0 01 U
0.01 U
0
0 0 - 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass


trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0
0.0.- 20.3
mg/Kg
Pass
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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 2001
and Recommendations for Studies in 2002
By: Don L. Dycus
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga, TN 37402
August 2002
Introduction/Background
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs.
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns.
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others.
•	Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA, 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only. Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
•	Targeted Screening Study: If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found;
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low.
•	Intensive Study: In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provides the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies. These studies are
conducted in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish
consumption advisory being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase
continues until the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until
several years of repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year.
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In the former case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In
the latter case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a
Long-Term Monitoring Study.
• Long-Term Monitoring Study: The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase. Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs contain elevated
concentrations of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs or mercury). Some of these
problems were first documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist
before this program began. State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix
A). These areas have been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the
Long-Term Monitoring phase.
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 2001. Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TV A's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies — "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993;
Fish Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D.L. Dycus. The
report was published in July 1994 and is available from:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention: Carol Davis
1101 Market Street, SP ID
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-3164 or e-mail: cadavis@tva.gov
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Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides.
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories; Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
These include:
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide: oxyfluorfen
Fish collected from selected reservoirs in 1996 and 1997 were analyzed for dioxin.
Results are provided in reports for those specific years. None of the fish collected in 2002 were
analyzed for dioxin.
All laboratory analyses on fish collected in 2002 were performed by the TVA
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory.
Summary of Results
Table 1 is a brief description of 2001 fish tissue studies. Information in this includes,
among other details, a list of reservoirs and rivers sampled, types of studies, and species
examined.
Tables 2-11 and Figures 1, 2, and 3 contain results from the various fish tissue studies
conducted in 2001. Physical information such as length and weight for each fish is in Appendix
B, Tables B-l - B-4.
Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in tables and appendices.
A detailed list of recommendations for fish tissue studies in 2002 is in Appendix D. (Note:
These recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.) Appendix E
contains summary of laboratory QA/QC results.
In general, results on fish collected during 2001 were similar to previous years, except for
PCB concentrations as discussed below. The most commonly occurring elevated contaminants
were PCBs and mercury. Locations (regardless of study type) with PCB concentrations^).5
p.g/g are listed in Table 2, and locations with total mercury >0.3 |ig/g are listed in Table 3. The
0.3 jj.g/g concentration was used here because that is the concentration used by EPA in
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establishing water quality criterion for methylmercury (EPA Fact Sheet "Water Quality Criterion
for the Protection of Human Health: Methylmercury" January 2001, EPA-823-F-01-001.)
Results for 2001 are arranged in the following tables, figures, and appendices as follows:
Summary, PCBs >0.5 \xglg\	Table 2
Summary, Mercury >0.3 p.g/g	Table 3
Reservoir Screening:	Table 4 - Organics;
Table 5 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Stream Screening:	Table 6 - Organics;
Table 7 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Long-Term Monitoring:	Table 8a - Organics Based on Analysis of
Composited Fillets
Table 8b - Organics Based on Analysis of
Individual Fillets
Table 9 - Data on Individual CHC from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir in 2001
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun 1985 - 2001
Table 11 - Summary of PCB Concentrations (fig/g)
in Channel Catfish and Striped Bass
Fillets from Nickajack Reservoir
Through 2001
Table 12 - Summary of PCB Concentrations (jag/g)
in Channel Catfish Fillets from Tellico
Reservoir, 1985 - 2001
Table 13 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar
Reservoir, 1987 - 2001
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
Targeted Monitoring	Table 14 - Organics
Appendix B, Table B-4 - Physical Information
Other	Table 15. - Comparison of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Collected in 2001 to
Concentrations in Recent Year
Figures
Figure 1 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish from Fort Loudoun Reservoir
from 1985 - 2001
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Figure 2 - Average or Composite PCB
Concentrations (jag/g) in Channel Catfish
from Tellico and Nickajack Reservoirs
for Period of Record, Collected for
Long-Term Fish Tissue Studies
Figure 3 - Average or Composite PCB
Concentrations (j_ig/g) in Channel Catfish
from Watts Bar Reservoir 1987-2001
The most notable observation in results from fish collected in 2001 was a decrease in
PCB concentrations in reservoirs with known PCB problems compared to monitoring results in
previous years except 2000, which had similarly low concentrations (Table 15). The report
summarizing the 2000 results (Dycus, 2001) discussed in detail the unusual nature of the
coincidental occurrence of reduced PCB concentrations in several reservoirs. Although
decreases have occurred in most reservoirs during the past several years, those decreases had
occurred at varying time periods among the reservoirs.
The 2000 report examined a number of possible influencing factors ranging from
collection and processing methods to laboratory analytical procedures and could not identify any
factor(s) which could account for the observed results. Given that the decreases in PCB
concentrations in 2000 were consistent and substantial, study design for 2001 was developed to
so that catfish from most of those same reservoirs were collected again in an attempt to further
understand the 2000 results. Results are provided in Table 15.
Reoccurrence of lower PCB concentrations in 2001 in the same reservoirs sampled in
2000 (as well as in additional reservoirs) adds validity that the observed reductions represent a
true change in environmental conditions. Such a universal change (at least within the context of
the study area), would indicate a universal cause. Although one can only speculate what that
cause might be, one plausible explanation could be that the Tennessee Valley has been in a
drought for several years. Less rainfall would result in less runoff, in reduced movement of
water through the soil, and less resuspension of sediments (due to less intense floods); all of
which could affect availability of PCBs for uptake in biota.
If the extended dry weather is a significant causative factor, it will be interesting to
determine if PCB concentrations increase when more normal rainfall patterns return to the
Valley. Rainfall for the first part of 2002 was near normal with two substantial flood events (one
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in January and one in March) sufficient to create substantial runoff land land surfaces and
resuspension of sediments within reservoirs. Rainfall for 2002 following that period has been
less that normal through August when this document was prepared. Study design for 2002 will
include the same reservoirs monitored in 2000 when reduced PCB concentrations were first
observed. Those results should prove quite interesting.
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Table 1. Reservoirs and Streams Included in Fish Tissue Studies in 2001.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Blue Ridge
GA
Hiwassee R.
Yes
Hg
X



CHC, LMB
Boone
TN
Holston R.
Yes
Chlor/PCBs
X



CHC, LMB
Chickamauga
TN
Tennessee R.
No


X


CHC
Ft. Loudoun
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Ft. Patrick Henry
TN
Holston R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Norris
TN
Clinch R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Nottely
GA
Hiwassee R.
Yes
Hg
X



CHC, LMB
Nickajack
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC, STB
Parksville
TN
Hiwassee R.
No


X


CHC
Tellico
TN
Little Tennessee
Yes
PCBs
X



CHC, LMB
Watts Bar
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Wheeler
AL
Tennessee R.
Yes
DDT

X


CHC, SBU










Stream









Bear Creek
AL
Bear Creek
No

X



CHC, SPB*
Elk River
TN/AL
Elk River
No

X



CHC, SPB
Hiwassee River
TN
Hiwassee River
No

X



CHC, SPB
Ocoee River
TN
Hiwassee River
No

X



CHC, SPB
Emory
TN
Emory River
No

X



CHC, LMB
Clinch
TN
Clinch River
No

X



CHC, SMB
Powell
TN
Clinch River
No

X



CHC, LMB
Holston
TN
Holston River
No

X



CHC, LMB
N. Fork Holston
TN/VA
Holston River
Yes
Hg
X



CHC, SMB










identifies locations/species where collections efforts were unsuccessful.
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Table 2. Highlights of Autumn 2001 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 p.g/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in 1999 and 2000. All Samples Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
	Location	Species	1999	2000	2001
Reservoirs
Ft. Loudoun Res.
TRM 624
CHC
1.0b
0.4 b
C
Tellico
LTRM 1
CHC
1.2
NS
0.5
Watts Bar
TRM 600
CHC
NS
NS
0.6
Wheeler
TRM 320
SBU
<0.1
NS
0.6
Streams - None
a.	NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
c.	3 of 10 individuals >0.5 |u.g/g with a maximum concentration of 0.9 fig/g. Average of all 10
individuals was 0.3 (ig/g.
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Table 3a. Highlights of 2001 Results from Reservoir Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0.30
|ag/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth,
and Spotted) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites Plus the Largest of
the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish Were Analyzed as Five-fish
Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
Location	Species	Ind. Cam, if individual) (Total, ug/g)
Reservoirs
Blue Ridge - ToRM 54
LMB
Ind.
880
0.36
Boone - SFHR 27
LMB
Ind.
1727
0.32
Norris - CRM 80
CHC
Comp.

0.40

LMB
Ind.
1946
0.30
CRM 125
LMB
Comp.

0.33

LMB
Ind.
2300
0.63
PRM30
LMB
Ind.
1112
0.43
Tellico - LRM 1
CHC
Comp

0.30
Nottely - NoRM 31
CHC
Comp

0.30

LMB
Comp

0.43

LMB
Ind.
2429
0.50
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Table 3b. Highlights of 2001 Results from Stream Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0.30
Hg/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth,
and Spotted) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites (Unless Otherwise
Noted) Plus the Largest of the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish
Were Analyzed as Five-fish Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
Location	Species	Ind. fgm. if individual) (Total, qg/g")
Streams
Elk R. - ERM 36
SPB
Comp*

0.46

SPB
Ind.
416
0.52
Hiwassee R. - HiRM 37
SPB
Ind..
678
0.49
Emory R. - EmRM 18
LMB
Comp

0.37

LMB
Ind.
1230
0.69
Clinch R. -CRM 172
SMB
Ind..
1860
0.47
Holston R. - HRM 118
LMB
Comp.

0.36

LMB
Ind.
662
0.35
N. Fork Holston R. - NFHRM 4
CHC
Comp.

0.33

SMB
Comp.

0.93

SMB
Ind.
705
0.81
* Only four individual spotted were collected and composited for analysis from this site.
Note: Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.
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TaUt.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pei Ldes and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Reaervi Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year: 2001
Collection Site	Spec.	%LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH	HEPTA	ALDRIN	BENZ	DDT	DIELD	ENDO ENDRIN	CHLOR	PCB DICOFOL
BLUE RIDGE
TOC 54.0	CHC	3.1	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.010	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.1	<0.01
BOONE
SFH 19.0	CHC	3.4	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.01	<0.01 <0.01 <0.01	0.02	0.2	<0.01
SFH 27.0	CHC	7.5	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.04	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.06	0.3	<0.01
WAT 6.0	CHC	6.3	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.02	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.02	0.1	<0.01
FORT PATRICK HENRY
SFH 9.0	CHC	5.6	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.05	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.02	<0.1	<0.01
NORRIS
CLI 80.0	CHC	4.5	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.02	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.04	0.2	<0.01
CLI 125	CHC	7.3	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.02	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.02	0.2	<0.01
POW 30.0	CHC	5.2	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.04	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.01	0.1	<0.01
NOTTELY
NOT 24.0	CHC	5.7	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.06	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.1	<0.01
NOT 31.0	CHC	5.1	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.06	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.1	<0.01
TELLICO
LTE 1.0	CHC	3.9	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.29	<0.01 <0.01	<0.01	0.06	0.5	<0.01
LTE 15.0	CHC	3.5	<0.008	<0.5	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.08	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	0.1	<0.01
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~TcJoU ^
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year:
2001
Collection Site
BLUE RIDGE
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHION
OXYFLUORFEN
TOC
BOONE
54 . 0
CHC
3 . 1
LO
O
O
V
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
SFH
19 . 0
CHC
3.4
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
SFH
27 . 0
CHC
7 . 5
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
A
O
O
<0 . 05
LO
O
o
V
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
WAT 6 . 0
FORT PATRICK HENRY
CHC
6.3
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
A
o
o
un
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
SFH
NORRIS
9 . 0
CHC
5 . 6
A
O
O
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
CLI
80.0
CHC
4 . 5
<0 . 05
<0 .05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
CLI
125
CHC
7 . 3
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
POW
NOTTELY
30.0
CHC
5 . 2
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
NOT
24 . 0
CHC
5 . 7
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
in
O
o
V
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 01
NOT
TELLICO
31 . 0
CHC
5 . 1
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 01
LTE
1 . 0
CHC
3 . 9
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
LTE
15 . 0
CHC
3 . 5
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
A
O
O
in
<0.05
<0 . 01
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'tit S".
jncentrations (ug/g)
of Metals
in Compo
Fish
Fillets
Collected


l 2001 for Reservoir
Screening
Studies.







For Calendar Year. 2001




Collection
Site Species LABID
As
Cd
Pb
Hg
Si
BLUE
RIDGE







TOC
54 . 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
0 . 17
<0 . 2
TOC
54 . 0
LMB




0 . 23

TOC
54 . 0
LMB




0.36

BOONE







SFH
19. 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0. 02
0.20
<0 . 2
SFH
19 . 0
LMB




0 . 28

SFH
19 . 0
LMB *




0 .24

SFH
27 . 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
0 . 18
<0 . 2
SFH
27 . 0
LMB




0 . 21

SFH
27.0
LMB *




0 . 32

WAT
6 . 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
0 . 14
<0 . 2
WAT
6 . 0
LMB




0 . 13

WAT
6 . 0
LMB*




0 . 21

FORT
PATRICK HENRY






SFH
9.0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
<0.10
<0.2
SFH
9.0
LMB




0 . 14

SFH
9 . 0
LMB *




0 .28

NORRIS







CLI
80 . 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
0 .40
<0 . 2
CLI
80. 0
LMB




0.27

CLI
80 . 0
LMB*




0.30

CLI
125
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
0 .12
<0 . 2
CLI
125
LMB




0 .33

CLI
125
LMB*




0 . 61

POW
30 . 0
CHC

<0.10 <
0.05 <
0 . 02
<0.10
<0.2
POW
30 . 0
LMB




0.25

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fcJe>(< -S" Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
' in 2001 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year. 2001
Collection Site
Species LABID
As

Cd

Pb
Hg
Si
POW
30 . 0
LMB*





0 .43

NOTTELY








NOT
24 .0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 26
<0 . 2
NOT
24 . 0
LMB





0 . 25

NOT
24 . 0
LMB*





0.26

NOT
31 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
o
CO
o
<0.2
NOT
31 . 0
LMB





0.43

NOT
31.0
LMB*





o
in
O

TELLICO








LTE
1 . 0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0.30
<0 . 2
LTE
1 . 0
LMB





o
rM
O
V

LTE
1 . 0
LMB*





A
O
H
O

LTE
15 . 0
CHC
A
O
H
O
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 19
<0 . 2
LTE
15 . 0
LMB





<0. 10

LTE
15 .0
LMB*





0 . 15


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'	Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Per^'-ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Stream sening Studies.
For Calendar Year: 2UU1
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MIREX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD
ENDO
ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
BEC
27 . 0
CHC
3 . 1
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 19
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 1
CLI
172
CHC
4 . 6
<0.008
<0 . 5
0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 1
ELK
36. 0
CHC
3 . 8
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 14
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.1
EMO
18 . 0
CHC
2 . 8
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 03
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 4
HIW
37 . 0
CHC
6 . 0
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 08
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 2
HOL
118
CHC
5 . 7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
0 . 02
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 4
NFH
4 . 0
CHC
7 . 6
<. o.dog
CJ.S"
^ O.o 1
ic).01
<3.0(
0 . 10
^ <5.01
^ O. ol
<5.0 (
0 . 03(y£)
0 . 2
OCO
4 . 0
CHC
3 . 6
<0 . 008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 02
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
0 . 1
POW
65.0
CHC
5 . 0
<0 . 008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0 . 02
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
0 . 1
fit - "AIcV	W U JoU+A ok VJ-t S''ul~	K W-
„rl|iA w	A-U ^-a-toi/vdscj-Vi c.o (u>M(A
/ > r i w^a * y	*	,-p
e|W	(!—Jr ^ U« -U»<- ^ ^	J..{„. ^
4u,	cl.t-l.-J -¦> ¦ ~l/j - "
noA~ coiaCi«• w	C-U^r '
DICOFOL
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<-<5.o |
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
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7~«.Me. 6	Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Stream Screening Studies.





For Calendar Year:
2001



Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHI ON
OXYFLUORFEN
BEC
27.0
CHC
3 . 1
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
CLI
172
CHC
4 . 6
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
ELK
36 . 0
CHC
3 . 8
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
EMO
18 . 0
CHC
2 . 8
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
HIW
37.0
CHC
6 . 0
LO
O
o
V
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0 . 01
HOL
118
CHC
5 . 7
<0. 05
in
o
o
V
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 01
NFH
4 . 0
CHC
7 . 6

^<3.
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oncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Compo
2001 for Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year: 20
m
:0ur
d Fish Fillets Collected
BEC
27
. 0
CHC
o
rH
O
V
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 24
<0.2
CLI
172
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 11
<0.2
CLI
172
SMB





0 . 24

CLI
172
it-
SMB





0.47

ELK
36
. 0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
<0.10
<0.2
ELK
36
. 0
SPB





0 .46

ELK
36
. 0
SPB*





0 . 52

EMO
18
. 0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 .27
<0.2
EMO
18
. 0
LMB





0 . 37

EMO
18
. 0
LMB*"





0.69

HIW
37
. 0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 .20
<0 . 2
HIW
37
. 0
SPB





0.29

HIW
37
. 0
SPB*





0.49

HOL
118
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 .21
<0 . 2
HOL
118
LMB





0 . 36

HOL
118
LMB*





0 .35

NFH
4 .
, 0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 33
<0 . 2
NFH
4 .
0
SMB





0 . 93

NFH
4 .
0
SMB*





0 . 81

OCO
4 .
0
CHC
<0 .10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 16
<0.2
OCO
4 .
0
SPB





0 . 25

OCO
4 .
0
if-
SPB





0 . 26

POW
65 .
0
CHC
<0 . 10
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
0 . 12
<0 . 2
POW
65.
0
SMB





0 . 19

POW
65 .
0
SMB*





0 . 10

Aua| cufvalfXtf Q-C to^jer"V UafS c.4* .
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( CI
t»V«.	Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Long Term Studies.
For Calendar Year: 2001
Collection Site
NICKAJACK
TEN 425
TEN 4 6 9
TEN 469
WATTS BAR
TEN 532
TEN 560
TEN 600
Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
DICOFOL
CHC
CHC
STB
CHC
CHC
CHC
7	. 0
9 . 0
8	. 3
3 . 7
5 . 0
5 . 2
0.16
0.20 (AJC
0.26
0 . 14 (fJQ
0 . 14 6^)®
0.31 (A/cfi
0.03 0.3
0.03	0.2
0.04	0.3
f
0.03 (W 0.2
<0 . 01
0 . 06
0 . 3
0 . 6
LP ^	COv> CA	o V-	-coiw^oivew.'i" 4-fci J c U re-pot--{¦/d CcJ-
C-CA"\ C£ Vv	^ Q-£ U-U^' C. -1 IvL O	l*| CO^U-^vv CXAtvll^yvr iAJ CL4	i~ lw -L A o
$ c us ft cUr ^	a t:uwc£^Uw-Vftt^\ VWj/ (ajloov Uv dLW W*v (| e j-t-i'nw (~e „ ^ T^-d ~h-cL L-L S - rk-ty) / C^V U C iL £o>\	f*n
C. O ^ juj^ I^ c cet.; e«
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Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pep ides and PCBs in Individual Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Long Tl Studies.
For Calendar Year: 2001
Collection Site Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
XG>	(5)
FORT LOUDOUN
TEN 624 CHC 5.5 0.56	0.12(MT^0.9
TEN 624 CHC 2.1 0.29	0.03 0.5
TEN 624 CHC 15.0 0.16	0.09^0^0.3
TEN 624 CHC 11.0 0.07	<0.01 <0.1
- , \®
TEN 624 CHC 1.3 0.35 t'^C)	0.04 0.5
TEN 624 CHC 6.0 0.13(/Vc)®	0.03 0.1
TEN 624 CHC 2.2 0.13	0.020.2
TEN 624 CHC l.l 0.05	<0.01 0.1
G>
TEN 624 CHC 0.3 0 . 13 ( C ttj
(AJ ' 7~k-e
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Table 9. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 2001 from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt.
(mm)
Wt.
fern)
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM 624
CHC 1
11/06/01
460
757
Female
5.5
0.52
0.12
0.9
TRM 624
CHC 2
10/02/01
466
892
Female
2.1
0.29
0.07
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 3
10/04/01
585
2166
Female
15
0.16
0.09
0.3
TRM 624
CHC 4
10/04/01
545
1461
Male
11
0.07
<0.01
<0.1
TRM 624
CHC 5
10/04/01
510
899
Female
1.3
0.20
0.07
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 6
10/05/01
457
745
Female
6.0
0.63
0.03
0.1
TRM 624
CHC 7
10/05/01
439
648
Male
2.2
0.13
0.02
0.2
TRM 624
CHC 8
10/05/01
417
611
Male
1.1
0.05
<0.01
0.1
TRM 624
CHC 9
11/07/01
475
844
Male
0.3
0.12
<0.01
0.2
TRM 624
CHC 10
11/07/01
433
664
Male
2.1
0.14
0.03
0.3
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Tj ). Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish, ( md White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 2001
Species/Year
Location
Weight
Weight
Mean
PCB Range
Mean PCB
No. >2.0
Number

(TRM)
Range (gm)
Mean (gm)
Lipids (%)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
Fish
Channel Catfish








1985
628
270-2720
834
3.9
0.2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
580-2275
1385
4.5
0.1-4.5
1.5
2
10
1988
628
538-1732
968
5.4
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
292-2169
1002
4.4
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
375-1720
866
2.5
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
461-2139
1049
3.3
1.4-4.6
2.5
7
10
1992
624
430-1291
679
2.7
0.1-4.2
1.8
3
9
1993
624
432-1950
1138
3.1
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
425-2676
901
2.9
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
764-2135
1327
3.3
0.8-2.7
1.5
3
10
1996
624
524-2182
1375
2.3
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
466-1897
888
2.6
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
1998
624
519-2102
978
1.8
<0.1-3.1
1.0
1
10
1999
624
579-1976
1232
2.7
0.2-2.2
1.0
1
10
2000
624
479-1541
915
1.7
<0.1-0.8
0.4
0
10
2001
624
600-2166
969
4.7
<0.1-0.9
0.3
0
10
Carp








1992
651
1219-1937
1594
6.9
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White bass








1987"
628
162-180
181
3.1
b
<0.1
0
5

640
275-606
435
5.8
b
<0.1
0
5
1992
651
460-633
534
4.6
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. While bass and carp were collected from TRM 651 in 1992.
b.	five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987. Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample.
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Table 11. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|^g/g) in Channel Catfish and Striped Bass Fillets from
Nickajack Reservoir Through 2001
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
CHC 1987
TRM 425*
1-Comp.
218-2110
1150
N/A
1.9

TRM 457
1-Comp.
636 - 2750
1401
N/A
1.3
CHC 1988
TRM 425
10-Ind.
1835 -2705
2175
0.4- 1.9
0.9

TRM 457
3-Ind.
1198 - 2340
1854
0.9- 1.7
1.3
CHC 1989
TRM 425
10-Ind.
346 - 1798
1048
0.6-2.0
1.3

TRM 457
10-Ind.
308 - 1001
805
0.6-2.0
0.7
CHC 1990
TRM 425
10-Ind.
464 - 2332
1215
0.6- 1.5
1.0

TRM 457
10-Ind.
736 - 2429
1500
0.4-1.7
1.1
CHC 1991
TRM 425
10-Ind.
570 -2512
1607
0.3-3.6
1.5

TRM 457
10-Ind.
962 - 2839
2100
0.2- 1.9
0.9
CHC 1992
TRM 425
10-Ind.
762 - 1845
1144
0.1 - 0.8
0.4

TRM 457
10-Ind.
883 - 2620
1453
0.1 -0.8
0.5
CHC 1993
TRM 425
10-Ind.
650-2359
1293
0.3 - 1.0
0.6

TRM 457
10-Ind.
663 -2141
1259
0.3 - 1.2
0.7
CHC 1994
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1023 - 2341
1574
N/A
0.7

TRM 457
1-Comp.
975 - 2790
1755
N/A
0.7
CHC 1995
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1646-2294
1909
N/A
0.6

TRM 457
1-Comp.
1315-2100
1811
N/A
0.6
CHC 1997
TRM 425
1-Comp.
720-2737
1650
N/A
0.8

TRM 469**
1-Comp.
1167-2139
1615
N/A
0.4
CHC 1999
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1135 -2547
1860
N/A
0.7

TRM 469
1-Comp.
1319-2230
1646
N/A
0.2
CHC 2001
TRM 425
1-Comp
1678 -4770
2888
N/A
0.3

TRM 469
1-Comp
1576 - 3624
2521
N/A
0.2
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Table 11 (Continued). Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish and Striped Bass Fillets from
Nickajack Reservoir Through 2001
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
STB 1992
TRM 469
8-Ind.
1619-3311
2305
0.5-1.1
0.8
STB 1993
TRM 469
10-Ind.
1618-7324
4360
0.6-1.9
1.0
STB 1994
TRM 469
10-Ind.
5179-12500
7987
0.7-2.1
1.2
STB 1995
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4163-8703
6831
N/A
1.2
STB 1997
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4881-11681
7105
N/A
1.5
STB 1999
TRM 469
1-Comp.
2073-13486
7110
N/A
1.3
STB 2001
TRM 469
1-Comp
3308 - 5317
4211
N/A
0.3







* Blue catfish were collected from this site rather than channel catfish
** Channel catfish were collected from TRM 469 in 1997 and 1999 because TDEC sampled at TRM 457
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Table 12. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|.ig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Tellico Reservoir, 1985 - 2001
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1985
LTRM 1
NS
-
-
-
-

LTRM 11
3-Comp.
328 - 6200
1008
1.0-3.2
2.3
1986
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
444 - 3750
1600
0
(O
1
1.4

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
330- 3650
1877
0.4 - 4.2
1.6
1987
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
451 -2902
1110
<0.1 -2.9
0.9

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
331 - 1075
551
0.2-2.2
1.0
1988
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
452-2481
1092
0.3-4.2
1.6

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
570-2610
1332
0.1 -2.2
1.2
1989
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
459 - 2593
1024
0.3-4.1
1.6

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
350- 3104
1271
0.1-2.5
0.9
1990
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
713 - 3347
1771
N/A
1.3

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
1162-2201
1614
N/A
1.5
1991
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
477 - 2496
1429
N/A
1.4

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
707- 1521
1023
N/A
1.1
1992
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
478 -2179
970
N/A
2.7

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
807 - 4497
1984
N/A
1.9
1993
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
594 - 2094
1389
N/A
1.4

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
688 - 2086
1398
N/A
1.0
1994
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
667-2353
1388
N/A
2.3

LTRM 15
1 -Comp.
1259- 3739
2027
N/A
1.1
1995
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1007-2684
1411
N/A
2.1

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
502 - 1269
776
N/A
0.5
1997
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1476-2306
1796
N/A
0.7

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
817-1188
1003
N/A
0.6
1999
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
864 - 2930
1568
N/A
1.2

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
572 -2371
1233
N/A
0.7
2001
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
815-2405
1405
N/A
0.5

LTRM 15
1-comp.
587-1515
906
N/A
0.1
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Table 13. Summary of PCB Concentrations (jag/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2001
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gin)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1987
TRM 531
NS
-
-
-
-

TRM 560
6-Ind.
239- 1786
1103
0.1 -4.4
1.4

TRM 600*
10-1 nd.
336 - 1330
757
0.4-3.1
1.5
1988
TRM 531
10-Ind.
494 -4210
1763
0.1 -4.3
1.4

TRM 560
10-lnd.
411 -2765
1124
1.3-7.5
2.7

TRM 600
10-Ind.
829 - 2957
1289
0.8-4.4
2.4
1989
TRM 531 DOL
10-Ind.
320- 1695
1033
0.2 - 1.5
0.8

TRM 560 UUh
9-Ind.
324 - 1015
544
0.1 -0.5
0.3

TRM 600
7-Ind.
425 - 3229
1437
0.4-4.2
1.8
1990
TRM 531
10-Ind.
322 - 2110
700
<0.1 -2.7
0.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
282 - 1521
838
<0.1 - 1.8
0.8

TRM 600
10-Ind.
208 - 3246
912
0.3 - 5.8
1.6
1991
TRM 531
10-Ind.
899 - 2323
1342
0.8-2.9
1.6

TRM 560
10-lnd.
1149-2812
1571
0.8-4.0
2.3

TRM 600
10-Ind.
466- 1881
967
0.5-4.4
1.4
1992
TRM 531
10-Ind.
407-4178
1514
0.3-5.6
1.7

TRM 560
10-Ind.
497 - 3563
1540
0.2-3.8
1.9

TRM 600
10-Ind.
464 -2168
1018
0.4 - 6.2
1.9
1993
TRM 531 uo,i
-
-
-
-


TRM 560
9-lnd.
500 -2590
1086
0.4-2.3
1.2

TRM 600
10-Ind.
442 - 2884
931
0.1 -3.6
1.1
1994
TRM 531
1-Coinp.
511 -2338
1213
N/A
1.0

TRM 560
1-Comp.
523 - 2394
1302
N/A
1.0

TRM 600
1-Comp.
496 - 2348
958
N/A
1.0
1995
TRM 531
1-Comp.
437 - 2186
1260
N/A
0.8

TRM 560
1-Comp.
800- 1021
907
N/A
1.2

TRM 600
1-Comp.
626 - 2047
1251
N/A
1.5
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Table 13 (Continued). Summary of PCB Concentrations (jag/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2001
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gm)
Mean
Weight (gm)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1996
TRM 531
1-Comp.
500- 1836
1250
N/A
0.7

TRM 560
1-Comp.
1062-2877
2272
N/A
2.1

TRM 600
1-Comp.
714-3623
1809
N/A
1.1







1998
TRM 531
1 -Comp.
936-3451
1587
N/A
1.2

TRM 560
1-Comp.
488- 1679
978
N/A
0.6

TRM 600
1-Comp.
691-2151
1181
N/A
1.0







2000
TRM 531
1-Comp.
681-3345
1798
N/A
0.5

TRM 560
1-Comp.
477-2220
995
N/A
0.4

TRM 600
1-Comp.
450 - 1528
944
N/A
0.2







2001
TRM 531
1-Comp.
526-1246
778
N/A
0.2

TRM 560
1-Comp.
576-3324
1897
N/A
0.3

TRM 600
1-Comp.
558-1229
932
N/A
0.6







* Some blue catfish were collected from this site rather than all channel catfish
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ftifati
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Per*-!-ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2001 For Target creening Studies.
For Calendar Year: 2UU1
Collection Site
CHICKAMAUGA
HIW 8 . 0
TEN 4 72
TEN 4 90
TEN 529
PARKSVILLE
OCO 12.0
WHEELER
ELK 6 . 0
TEN 277
TEN 2 95
TEN 32 0
TEN 320
TEN 347
Spec. %LIPIDS MXREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN
BENZ
OCOEE N
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
SBU
CHC
7	.4
13 . 0
12 . 0
9 .1
4	. 7
5	. 9
6	. 4
8	. 9
3 . 3
7	. 4
7 . 0
DDT
0 . 09
0 . 05
0 . 03
0 . 09
<0.010
0 . 15
DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
,0
0 . 2 5 (/J
0.30
0
1 . 84
2 . 82
0 . 42
(pc)
(9
CHLOR
0 . 02
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
0 . 02
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
PCB
<0 . 1
0 . 2
0 . 1
0 . 2
0 . 2
0 . 1
0 . 1
0 . 1
0 . 4
0 . 6
0 . 2
DICOFOL

i
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>p-~ AAA	o^d pp'.frhb	TU
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(j*j>	^
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a{ 0.16
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Table 15. Comparison ofPCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish Collected in 2001 to
Concentrations in Recent Years
Reservoir
Location
Year
Weight (gm)
Lipid (%)
PCB Cone (ug/g)
Ft Loudoun
TRM 624
1999
1232
2 7
1 0


2000
915
1.7
0.4


2001
m
4+7
o.a






Tellico
LTRM 1
1999
1568
4.0
1.2


2000
NS
NS
NS


2001;
1405
X9
o;5







LTRM 15
1999
1233
2.5
0.7


2000
NS
NS
NS


2001
906
3;s







Watt Bar
TRM 531
1998
1587
4.7
1.2


2000
1798
5 3
0 5


200.1
778
3.7
0,2







TRM 560
1998
978
5.2
0.6


2000
995
5.8
0.4


2001
\W7
5t0
0,3







TRM 600
1998
1181
3 3
1.0


2000
944
2.2
0.2


2001
232
5+2







Melton Hill
CRM 24
1998
1776
4.0
0.7


2000
1553
4.2
0.3

-
2001
NS
NS
NS







CRM 45
1998
1275
4 1
1.0


2000
837
8.6
0 7


2001
DOE
DOE
0.3






Nickajack
TRM 425
1999
1860
6 5
0.7


2000
NS
NS
NS


2001
2m%
m








TRM 469
1999
1646
10
0.2


2000
NS
NS
NS


2001
255}
9.0
02
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Figure 1.
Average PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 2001
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
2.5
1.5
0.5
TRM 624
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Figure 2. Average or Composite PCB Concentrations (p.g/g) in Channel Catfish from Tellico
and Nickajack Reservoirs for Period of Recorded, Collected for Long-Term Fish
Tissue Studies
Tellico Reservoir
LTRM 1	1	LTRM 11/15
B1985
¦	1986
~	1987
~	1988
¦	1989
~	1990
¦	1991
~	1992
¦	1993
¦	1994
~	1995
D1997
¦	1999
¦	2001
B1987
¦	1988
~	1989
~	1990
¦	1991
~	1992
¦	1993
~	1994
¦	1995
¦	1997
~	1999
~	2001
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Figure 3. Average or Composite PCB Concentration (ug/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from
Watts Bar Resevoir, 1987 - 2001
TRM 531
TRM 560
TRM 600
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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
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pish Consumption Advisory
Page 1 of2
APRIL 4,2002
Qla. 4
am
ADEM ANNOUNCES FISCAL YEAR 2002
FISH TISSUE MONITORING Results
Results from the Fiscal Year 2002 fish tissue monitoring program indicate that most fish from river
basins sampled last fall did not contain elevated levels of contaminants, according to the Alabama
Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)- A total of 407 fish were collected from 34
locations in 20 waterbodies during FY2002. Sampling included waterbodies that have not been sampled
in the past as well as a number of locations currently under fish consumption advisories issued by the
Alabama Department of Public Health. Since the initiation of the statewide ADEM Fish Tissue
Monitoring Program in the early 1990s, over 230 sites within all river basins of Alabama have been
sampled. The program is conducted in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Public Health, the
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
No, or very little, bioaccumulation of pollutants was detected in bass and catfish from Aliceville,
Gainesville, Demopolis and Coffeeville Reservoirs in the Tombigbee River basin, Pickwick Reservoir in
the Tennessee River basin, and Big Creek Reservoir in the Escatawpa River basin. Similar results were
recorded in samples collected from two stations on the Mobile River, one station each on the Tensaw
River, Hog Bayou, Bay Minette Creek, Sandy Creek, Wolf Creek, Bon Secour Bay, Mobile Bay,
Portersville Bay and Weeks Bay.
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) levels exceeded the FDA guideline of two parts per million (ppm) in
composite samples of striped bass collected in the vicinity of Croft Ferry in upper Neely Henry
Reservoir, in the vicinity of the Interstate 20 bridge in Logan Martin Reservoir and in the dam forebay
of Lay Reservoir. Additionally, PCBs exceeded the FDA guidelines in composite samples of blue
catfish from the Choccolocco Creek portion of Logan Martin and upper Lay Reservoir as well as in
composite samples of channel catfish from Logan Martin Reservoir in the vicinity of State Hwy 34
bridge. Composite samples of additional fish species collected from these locations did not exceed the
guideline level.
Mercury levels were above FDA guideline levels of one part per million (ppm) in composite samples of
largemouth bass from the Escatawpa River, Fowl River, Fish River and Styx River. In addition, two fish
in a sample of six largemouth bass from Chickasaw Creek and one fish in a sample of six largemouth
bass from the Tensaw River also exceeded FDA levels for mercury.
(Continued)
2002 Fish Tissue Results - Page 2
As part of the monitoring program, ADEM also checked fish for dioxin from three locations below
bleach kraft paper mills. Bass and catfish below these discharges to the Coosa River, Tombigbee River,
and Alabama River showed no dioxin or concentrations well below established levels of concern in fish
tissue. Sampling below these mills is a continuation of monitoring initiated following changes instituted
by the mills and the initiation of required testing.
All samples were analyzed by the ADEM Environmental Laboratory for contaminants with the potential
to bioaccumulate (PCBs, arsenic, chlordane, toxaphene, mercury, mirex, DDT, DDD, DDE, dieldrin,
dursban, endrin, heptachlor, heptachlorepoxide, endosulfan, hexachlorobenzene, lindane, and certain
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heavy metals). Bioaccumulation is the process through which low levels of a contaminant in the
environment are concentrated in the bodies of plants and animals. Fish are collected in the fall of each
year, when their systems are preparing for winter and most pollutants of concern would be expected t<
be stored at the highest concentrations.
Data from the monitoring program have been forwarded to the Alabama Department of Public Health
(ADPH) to determine if new fish consumption advisories or changes to existing advisories will be
necessary. The Alabama Department of Public Health provides information on all current fish
consumption advisories at its website—www.alapubhealth.org. The site also provides information on
ways to prepare fish to limit exposure to contaminants that may be present.
ADEM's monitoring program also included an evaluation of the physical condition of important sport
and/or commercial fish species. The majority of the fish evaluated were found to be in good to excellent
condition. Fish were also checked for external anomalies, such as lesions, tumors, parasites and
deformities. Some 91 percent of the fish checked had no anomalies, a value similar to those of previous
years. The most commonly observed anomalies were lesions on the body surface. The occurrence of
lesions on fish during spring and fall may be the result of bacterial infections associated with changing
water temperatures, spawning stress or a combination of natural occurrences. These infections are not
dangerous to the consumer and the fish are edible if properly prepared.
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SOOB ALABAMA FISH
COIXISUMPTIOIXI ADVISORIES	
FOR MOST RECENT UPDATES, CALL 1-800-201-8208
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.adph.org
Alabama Department of Public Health
April 2002. This list subject to change.
WATER BODY
COUNTY
SPECIES
PORTION
POLLUTANT
TYPE ADVISORY
Bay Minette Creek
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercury'
No Consumption'
Chickasaw Creek
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Choccolocco
Creek
Calhoun
Talladega
All Species
Entire length of Creek from South
of Oxford, downstream to where
Choccolocco Creek flows into
Logan Martin Lake
PCBs3
No Consumption1
Cold Creek
Swamp
Mobile
All Species
From confluence of Cold Creek with the
Mobile River west through the swamp
Mercury4
No Consumption'
Coosa River
Cherokee
Catfish
over 1 pound
Georgia state line &
Weiss Dam
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption2
Coosa River
Calhoun
St. Clair
Talladeqa
Catfish
over 1 pound
Between Neely Henry Dam
& Riverside, AL
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption2
Coosa River
St. Clair
Talladeqa
Bass: Largemouth,
Spotted, Striped
Between Riverside and Vincent,
including the Logan Martin Reservoir
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption2
Coosa River
St. Clair
Shelby
Talladega
Spotted or Striped
Bass, Catfish over
1 pound, Crappie
Between Logan Martin Dam & the
railroad tracks crossing the Coosa
River near Vincent, AL
PCBs3
No Consumption'
Coosa River
Chilton
Coosa
Shelby
St. Clair
Talladega
Striped Bass,
Crappie,
Blue Catfish,
Spotted Bass
Between Logan Martin Dam &
Lay Dam
PCBs3
No Consumption'
Coosa River
St. Clair
Spotted Bass
In upper Lay Reservoir approximately
two mile downstream of Logan Martin
Dam and one-half mile downstream from
the Kelly Creek-Coosa River confluence
in the vicinity of Ratcliff/Elliot Island
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption2
Coosa River
Etowah
Channel Catfish
In the Croft Ferry area of Neely Henry
Reservoir (Alabama Power Reservoir
Mile 54)
PCBs3
No Consumption'
Escatawpa River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Entire river
Mercury*
No Consumption'
Fish River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury
No Consumption'
Fowl River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury
No Consumption'
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
over 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury
No Consumption1
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
under 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury
Limited
Consumption2
Huntsville Spring
Branch & Indian
Creek
Madison
Small Mouth Buffalo,
Bigmouth Buffalo
From Redstone
Arsenal to the
Tennessee River
DDT3
No Consumption'
Mobile River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
At and South of the confluence
of Cold Creek
1 Mercury
Limited
Consumption2
Styx River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury
No Consumption'
Styx River
Baldwin
Channel Catfish
Entire river
Mercury
Limited Consumption2
Tensaw River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury
Limited Consumption2
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
Atlantic Croaker
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
Chlordane3
No Consumption'
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
Striped Bass,
Speckled Trout
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
Chlordane3
I
Limited
Consumption2
Tombigbee
River
Washington
Largemouth Bass,
Channel Catfish
Olin Basin at river mile 60.5
Mercury
DD"P
No Consumption'
' No consumption advisory - Everyone should avoid eating the designated species of fish in the defined areas
' Limited consumption advisory - Women of reproductive age and children less than 15 years old should avoid eating the designated species of fish from these areas. Other people
should limn their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month
' The U S EPA regards chlordane, DDT, and PCBs as probable human carcinogens This indicates cancer-causing ability determined in laboratory animals but not in humans
' Mercury is non-carcinogenic In extremely high levels, mercury affects the nervous system, kidney and fetus
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While most of the information issued by ADPH is in the form of advisory opinions ofwhich type offish
should not be eaten from which bodies of water, there is a great deal of importance in information both
to the Department and to each individual in the state. However, it is equally important for most people to
know where they can fish and what land offish they can catch and eat.
The following lists comprise sites within the state that AD EM has sampled
over the past three years and found no levels of contaminants that ADPH would
consider harmful in any of the species sampled.
WATER BODY
2002 SAMPLE SITES WITH NO ADVISORIES
STATION LOCATION
COUNTY
Alabama River
3-5 miles downstream from Hammermill discharge.
Dallas
Aliceville Reservoir
Tombigbee River, Aliceville Reservoir Dam Forebay.
Pickens
Big Creek Reservoir
Big Creek Reservoir, Big Creek, lake-wide sample.
Mobile
Bay Minette Creek
Bay Minette Creek, in vicinity or Hwy. 225 bridge.
Baldwin
Bon Secour Bay
Near confluence of Bon Secour River.
Baldwin
Coosa River
3-5 miles downstream from Kimberly Clark discharge at river mile 444.0.

Demopolis Reservoir
Dame Forebay area downstream of Demopolis
Marengo
Gainesville Reservoir
Dam Forebay.
Greene
Hog Bayou
Hog Bayou at existing trend station (Berry Pipeline crossing) and near
Occidental Canal discharge.
Mobile
Tombigbee River
3-5 miles downstream of James River discharge, river mile 166.6.
Choctaw
1
Mobile River
Mobile River at Cold Creek, river mile 27.0.
Mobile
Mobile River
Mobile River at David Lake River, river mile 41.3.
Mobile
Mobile River
Little Sand Island area. Mobile River and its confluence with Mobile Bay.
Mobile
Pickwick Reservoir
Near river mile 258-259, downstream from Pond Creek Confluence,
Occidental discharges into Pond Creek.
Colbert
Portersville Bay
Off Bayou La Batre.
Mobile
Sandy Creek
Due east of Barm Navy Field approximately 1 mile downstream of Hwy. 98
and approximately 2 miles upstream of confluence with Wolf Creek.
Baldwin
Tombigbee River
1
3-5 miles downstream of James River discharge, river mile 166.6.
Choctaw
Weeks Bay
Near confluence of Magnolia River and Weeks Bay.
Baldwin
Wolf Creek
Un-numbered county road just off of County Route 20 due south of Barin
Navy Field approximately 1 mile upstream of confluence with Sandy Creek.
Baldwin
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WATER BODY
2001 SAMPLE SITES WITH NO ADVISORIES
STATION LOCATION
COUNTY
Tennessee River
Approximately one mile downstream of Champion International Paper Mill,
Tennessee River mile 281.5.
Lawrence
Conecuh River
Conecuh River at Pollard Landing approximately 8.6 miles downstream
of Jefferson Smurfit Paper Mill.
Escambia
Tombigbee River
Approximately 3 miles downstream of Gulf States Paper Mill effluent discharge,
emcompassing river miles 202.0-200.0.
Sumter
Claiborne
Claiborne Reservoir Dam Forebay, approximately river mile 73.
Monroe
Dannelly Reservoir
Dam Forebay in the vicinity of Hwy. 28, Alabama River mile 134.
Wilcox
Jones Bluff Reservoir
Jones Bluff Reservoir in the vicinity of Prairie Creek access area near the
Dam Forebay at Alabama River mile 237.
Autauga
Neely Henry Reservoir
Neely Henry Reservoir downstream of the confluence of Big Wills Creek and
Black Creek with the main channel, at approximately Alabama Power Reservoir
mile 23.0-24.0.
Etowah
Neely Henry Reservoir
Dam Forebay to Alabama Power Reservoir mile 1.0.
Calhoun
Thurlow Reservoir
Dam Forebay Reservoir mile 0-1.0.
Elmore
Yates Reservoir
Yates Reservoir, Soughatchee Creek Embayment.
Tallapoosa
Martin Reservoir
Dam Forebay near Goat Island.
Elmore
Martin Reservoir
Martin Reservoir main river channel downstream of Wind and
Elkahatchee Creeks.
Tallapoosa
Harris Reservoir
R L. Harris Reservoir Dam Forebay, approximately one mile upstream
of Crooked Creek.
Randolph
Harris Reservoir
R. L. Harris Reservoir, Little Tallapoosa River at County Road 29 Sunken
Bridge approximately seven miles upstream of Little Tallapoosa and
Tallapoosa River.
Randolph
Guntersville Reservoir
Mud Creek Embayment.
Jackson
Guntersville Reservoir
Short Creek Embayment.
Marshall
Guntersville Reservoir
Town Creek Embayment.
Marshall
Guntersville Reservoir
Brown's Creek Embayment.
Marshall
W.F. George Reservoir
Walter F. George Reservoir, Dam Forebay
Henry
Smith Reservoir
Dam Forebay.
Cullman
Wheeler Reservoir
Upstream of the dam at river mile 277.0.
Lauderdale
Dannelly Reservoir
Dam Forebay in the vicinity of Hwy. 28, Alabama River mile 134.
Wilcox
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2000 SAMPLE SITES WITH NO ADVISORIES



WATER BODY
STATION LOCATION
COUNTY


Alabama River
3 miles downstream of Alabama River Pulp discharge,
river mile 65-66.
Monroe
1
1

Bear Creek Reservoir
Dam Forebay area.
Franklin
!

Tombigbee River
3 to 5 miles downstream of Boise Cascade Jackson Mill discharge,
river miles 85.6-83.6.
Clarke


Cedar Creek Reservoir
Dam Forebay to one mile upstream of the dam.
Franklin
i

W. F. George Reservoir
Walter F. George Reservoir, Dam Forebay,
approximately river mile 76 Chattahoochee River.
Henry
1

W. F. George Reservoir
Cowikee Creek Embayment of W. F. George Reservoir, approximate
area from US Hwy. 431 bridge to Chattahoochee main channel in
vicinity of Lake Point Resort and State Park.
Barbour


W. F. George Reservoir
Barbour Creek vicinity of Hwy. 431.
Barbour
i

W. F. George Reservoir
Uchee Creek vicinity of Uchee recreation area.
Russell
!

W. F. George Reservoir
Chattahoochee River vicinity of US Hwy. 82.
Barbour


W. F. George Reservoir
Chattahoochee River immediately downstream of
Florence Marina State Park.
Russell


Gantt Reservoir
Conecuh River, Gantt Reservoir, lake-wide.
Covington


Harding Reservoir
Lake Harding at Halawakee Creek Embayment.
Lee


Harding Reservoir
Lake Harding at Osanippa Creek Embayment.
Lee


Harding Reservoir
Dam Forebay area.
Lee


Harding Reservoir
Immediately upstream of Johnson Island.
Chambers


Halls Mill Creek
Halls Mill Creek upstream of confluence with Dog River.
Mobile


Little Bear Creek Res
Dam Forebay area
Franklin


Mobile River
Little Sand Island area, Mobile River at its confluence with Mobile Bay.
Mobile


Point A Reservoir
Conecuh River, Point A Reservoir, lake-wide.
Covington


Point A Reservoir
Point A Reservoir, Patsallga Creek Embayment.
Covington


Rabbit Creek
Rabbit Creek upstream of confluence with Dog River.
Mobile


West Point Reservoir
West Point Reservoir at confluence of Wehadkee, Stoud and
Veasey Creeks, Chattahoochee River mile 205.2.
Troup, GA


Wheeler Reservoir
Upstream of the dam at TRM 277.0, near the confluence of First Creek
with the main channel.
Lauderdale


Wheeler
Reservoir Flint Creek Embayment between Hwy. 67 and confluence with
Tennessee River.
Morgan


Wheeler Reservoir
Spring Creek Embayment upstream of causeway.
Lawrence


Wheeler Reservoir
Second Creek Embayment upstream of confluence with Tennessee River.
Lauderdale


Wheeler Reservoir
Dry Creek Embayment upstream of confluence with Tennessee River.
Morgan


Wheeler Reservoir 10/13/99
Wheeler Reservoir, Elk River Embayment, Elk River mile 6, near the mouth
of Anderson Creek.
Lauderdale


Wheeler Reservoir
Downstream of Bakers Creek at TRM 300.0 to 296.0.
Limestone


Wheeler Reservoir
Wheeler Reservoir, Tennessee River, TRM 347 two miles downstream of
Guntersville Dam.
Marshall


Alabama Department of Public Health
FOR MOST RECENT UPDATES, CALL 1-800-201-8208 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.adph.org
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Guidelines for Eating Fish
from
Georgia Waters
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2002 Update
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 1152
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9000
For more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection Division
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E., Suite 1152
Atlanta, GA 30334-9000
(404) 656-4713 or (706) 369-6376
Wildlife Resources Division
2123 U.S. Hwy. 278, S.E.
Social Circle, GA 30025
(770)918-6418
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, Ga. 31520
(912)264-7218
Check the DNR Web Site At: http://www.dnr.state.ga.us
>	For this booklet: Click on Environmental. Choose Georgia's Environment.
Go to fish consumption guidelines.
>	For the current Georgia 2002-2003 Freshwater and Saltwater Sport
Fishing Regulations, Click on Wildlife. Choose Fishing Regulations.
>	For more information on Coastal Fisheries and Regulations, Click on
Coastal. Choose Recreational Fishing.
>	For information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) source reduction,
reuse options, proper disposal or recycling, Click on P2AD (Pollution
Prevention Assistance), and select HHW listed topics.
Check USEPA and USFDA for Federal Guidance on Fish Consumption
>	USEPA: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fishadvice
>	USFDA: http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/seafood.html
Image Credits:
Covers: NOAA Historic Photo Collection, National Marine Fisheries Service; White
Bass (Front) and Warmouth (Back). From The Fisheries and Fisheries Industries of the
United States (1880's). Atlases undertaken by Deputy Commissioner George Brown
Goode. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): Snowy Egret (p. iv); Fisherman (p.
1); Sunfish (p. 2); Raccoon (pp. 3 & 6); Yellow Bullhead (p. 5). All Line Drawings by
Robert Shallenberger, USFWS.
Diagram of Fish Fat Areas (p. 7): Taken from U.S. EPA Brochure, Document # EPA-
823-B-97-009; U.S.EPA Watershed Clip Art (pp. 4 & 8).
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION	V
ARE GEORGIA'S FISH SAFE TO EAT?	1
HOW DO GEORGIA'S FISH COMPARE?	2
HOW DO FISH BECOME CONTAMINATED?	2
WHAT IS BEING DONE?	3
BENEFITS OF EATING FISH	5
RISKS OF CONTAMINATED FISH	5
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, NURSING MOTHERS
AND CHILDREN	6
WAYS TO REDUCE RISK	7
USING THESE GUIDELINES	8
FISH CONSUMPTION GUIDELINES	10
Georgia Public Lakes 500 Acres or Larger	10
Georgia Public Lakes and Ponds Less Than 500 Acres	19
Georgia freshwater rivers and creeks	24
Georgia Estuarine Systems	45
SPECIAL LISTINGS	47
Special Mercury Guidance on King Mackerei	48
INDEX	49
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Introduction
Fishing is a popular pastime in Georgia. Whether you go
alone to relax and enjoy nature, with your friends to enjoy
camaraderie and "fish tales " or with your family to pass on a
sport you learned as a child, fishing is a fun and rewarding
sport enjoyed by many people.
Not only does fishing give people an excuse to get away from
the hustle and bustle of daily life, but it can also put a healthy,
satisfying meal on the table. Fish is low in saturatedfat, high in protein, and can
have substantial health benefits when eaten in place of other high-fat foods. The
quality of sport fish caught in Georgia is very good; however, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, chlordane, DDT residues (DDE/DDD), and dieldrin
have been found in some fish. In most cases, the levels of these chemicals are low.
However, to help ensure the good health of Georgians, the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) has developed guidelines for how often certain species of
fish can be safely eaten. These guidelines are based on the best scientific
information and procedures available. As more advanced procedures are
developed, these guidelines may change.
It is important to keep in mind that the consumption recommendations are based
on health-risk calculations for someone eating fish with similar contamination
over a period of 30 years or more.
These guidelines are not intended to discourage people from eating fish, but should
be used as a guide for choosing to eat fish from Georgia waters.
The guidelines are non-binding recommendations EPD determines based on the
body of water a fish comes from, the species offish and the amount offish a person
consumes. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide detailed information in an
understandable format for people who eat fish. Waters listed in the fish
consumption guidelines are not necessarily assessed as impaired using USEPA
guidelines for Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act.
The river basin where tested sites are located has been identified in the tables. The
fourteen major river basins in Georgia are shown on the map provided, preceding
the consumption guidance tables. The listings for lakes have been divided into those
with a surface area of500 acres or more, and small lakes and ponds less than 500
acres in size. The Georgia rivers have also been divided into freshwater rivers and
creeks, and estuarine systems. An index is provided at the back of the booklet for
quick page reference to lake, river and estuarine locations that have been tested.
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Are Georgia's Fish Safe to Eat?
Yes. The quality of fish in Georgia is good. Fish and
seafood are nutritious and can play a role in maintaining
a healthy well-balanced diet. This booklet provides you
with the guidance and recommendations to use in eating
fish in a healthy and informed manner. The Georgia
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has one of the
most progressive fish testing programs in the southeast.
A variety of different fish species were tested for 43 separate contaminants,
including metals, organic chemicals and pesticides. Many of these contaminants did
not appear in any fish. However, two contaminants, PCBs and mercury, were
frequently detected in significant amounts in a few species from some bodies of
water in Georgia. Three additional contaminants, chlordane, DDT residues
(DDE/DDD), and dieldrin were also detected infrequently. This publication
provides you with information on those five contaminants: PCBs, mercury,
chlordane, DDT/DDE/DDD and dieldrin.
In some areas, fish are contaminated with low concentrations of PCBs, which
stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. It is now illegal to manufacture PCBs;
however, in the past, these synthetic oils were used regularly as fluids for electrical
transformers, cutting oils, and carbonless paper. Although they were banned in
1976, they do not break down easily and remain in aquatic sediments for years.
Over time levels of PCBs are decreasing.
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that does not break down as it cycles
between land, water, and air. As mercury cycles through the environment it is
absorbed and ingested by plants and animals. Most of the mercury absorbed or
ingested will be returned to the environment but some will remain in the plant and
animal tissues. It is not known where the mercury in Georgia's fish originated.
Mercury may be present in fish because of the mercury content of soils and rocks in
the southeast, from municipal and industrial sources, or from fossil fuel use.
Scientific evidence is growing that mercury is transported long distances through
the upper atmosphere, making its control a global environmental issue. Although
mercury has always been present, scientific research shows that the amount of
mercury cycling through the environment has increased significantly following the
dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s.
Chlordane is a man-made pesticide used in the U.S. from the late 1940s to the early
1980s. Historically, chlordane was used as an agricultural pesticide, but in 1978 it
was restricted to termite control use only. It is now banned for all uses. Chlordane
is persistent in the environment and may remain in aquatic sediments for years.
1
Fish at only one site had enough DDE/DDD residues to recommend a restriction in
consumption. The DDE/DDD contaminants are chemical breakdown products of
the pesticide DDT. DDT was first synthesized in 1874 and its insecticidal
properties were discovered in 1939. In the United States DDT was used extensively
until 1969. The U.S. production of DDT was discontinued in 1969. Residues of
DDE/DDD are persistent and break down slowly in the environment.
Fish at only one site had enough dieldrin to recommend a restriction in
consumption. Dieldrin is another chlorinated pesticide like chlordane and DDT,
and has been restricted from use in the United States. It was used to control corn
and citrus pests, termites, and in moth proofing. Dieldrin is persistent in the
environment because of the slow breakdown rate.
Like PCBs, the chlorinated pesticides do not break down easily and remain in
aquatic sediments for years. These organic contaminants tend to concentrate in fat
and fatty tissues of fish such as the liver and other organs. Over time levels of PCBs
and chlorinated pesticides are decreasing.
Some fish in the Savannah River contain the radioactive elements cesium-137 and
strontium-90. Exposure to large amounts of these elements may increase the risk of
developing cancer.
IIovv Do Georgia's Fish Compare?
Georgia has one of the most extensive fish monitoring programs in the southeast.
This is not because Georgia has highly contaminated fish, but because the DNR has
made a serious commitment to evaluate fish quality and provide detailed informa-
tion to the people of Georgia. Review and comparison of data collected nationally
on fish tissue contamination that the U.S.EPA has assembled shows that the quality
of fish in Georgia is similar to that in surrounding southeastern states.
How Do Fish Become Contaminated?
Contaminants get into water as a result of storm
water runoff, industrial and municipal discharges,
agricultural practices, nonpoint source pollution and
other factors. When it rains, chemicals from the land
and in the air are washed into the water.
Contaminants are carried downstream by rivers and
creeks into lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries.
. i	^ Sk " Contaminants can get into fish in a variety of ways.
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Fish absort) PCBs, chlordane and other pesticides from either water, suspended
sediments, or their food. These chemicals concentrate in the fat of fish tissue and in
fatty fish such as carp and catfish. Cleaning and cooking a fish to remove fat will
lower the amount of PCBs, chlordane or other pesticides in a fish meal. Larger,
older fish and fish which eat other fish may accumulate more contaminants than
smaller, younger fish. Contaminants are not usually detected in panfish such as
crappie and bluegill.
Once in the water, mercury is converted to methylmercury by bacteria and other
processes. Fish absorb methylmercury from their food and from water as it passes
over their gills. Mercury is bound to proteins in fish tissue, including muscle.
What is Being Done?
The DNR is committed to protecting Georgia's rivers,
streams, lakes and other waters. Both PCBs and
chlordane have been banned and the levels of these
chemicals are steadily decreasing over time.
The Department began this progressive program to
evaluate problem areas and to protect public health by
giving people the information they need to make
decisions about eating fish from different waters. The DNR's fish testing program
is ongoing. Testing on additional lakes and rivers is balanced with retesting of
waters where changes may be occurring. Contaminant levels in fish change very
slowly and sampling the same species of fish from the same locations over time
will allow the DNR to document changes and trends in contamination levels.
Georgia has more than 70,150 miles of rivers and streams and more than 425,382
acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. It will not be possible for the DNR to sample
every stream and lake in the state. However, high priority has been placed on the 26
major reservoirs which make up more than 90% of the total lake acreage.
Waterways listed in this guide will continue to be sampled as part of a five year
rotating schedule of river basin planning and monitoring to track any trends in fish
contaminant levels. The Department has also made sampling fish in rivers and
streams downstream of urban and/or industrial areas a high priority. The DNR also
focuses attention on areas which are frequented by a large number of anglers.
Most lakes and rivers contain a wide variety of fish and selecting which species of
fish to test is important. The DNR samples fish that are top predators (high in the
food chain) and fish that feed on the bottom. For this reason, largemouth bass and
channel catfish are usually the primary species tested. Hybrid bass are also tested in
areas with good fisheries for this species. Smaller fish, such as crappic, bluegill and
redbreast sunfish, are tested in secondaiy studies after testing the larger target fish.
This is because smaller fish accumulate contaminants more slowly and in smaller
amounts than larger fish and bottom feeders.
To prevent future contamination, the Department seeks to identify pollution sources
and to work with industries, cities, farms and others to reduce the threat posed by
pollutants. In many cases this means implementing new technologies or practices
that eliminate the use or creation of contaminants and thus the need to dispose of or
discharge these chemicals. State laws have tough Restrictions and penalties for
discharge of toxic substances. The DNR is responsible for enforcing these laws in
Georgia and for ensuring compliance with these regulations.
Individuals can play a role in preventing contamination of Georgia's waters by
recycling and disposing of chemicals, such as oil, antifreeze, paint, and other wastes
properly. Manufacturers are working to reduce the use of mercury in their products,
but it is still found in common household products such as thermostats, electrical
switches, thermometers, some batteries, and fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps.
To protect Georgia's waterways from contamination, individuals, industries,
farmers and others must learn to modify their day-to-day activities and work
practices to apply new ways to prevent pollution. The DNR will continue to work
closely with these groups to improve water quality in Georgia. Planning,
regulations, facilities modernization, public education and other activities will play
a major role in protecting Georgia's waters for future generations.
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Benefits of Eating Fish
Fish has long been recognized as a nutritious
"protein food". It's nutritional value as a protein
source is greater than that for beef, pork,
chicken or milk. Additionally, the types and
amounts of dietary fats are generally more
"heart healthy" than the fats found in other protein foods. Fish is also an important
source of the fatty acids which are critical for the development of the brain and
nervous system. Fish is an excellent source of several vitamins, and also contributes
appreciable amounts of dietary calcium, iron and zinc. These minerals are essential
nutrients that tend to be low in people's diets. Many studies suggest that eating fish
regularly may help protect against heart and inflammatory diseases.
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces (!/4 to
'/> pound). Where (lie guidelines rmoininrml imly I meal per week 01 month, yun
may prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Risks of Contaminated Fish
These guidelines were designed to protect you from experiencing health problems
associated with eating contaminated fish. PCBs, methylmercury, chlordane,
DDE/DDD and dieldrin build up in your body over time. It may take months or
years of regularly eating contaminated fish to accumulate levels which would affect
your health. Keep in mind that these guidelines are based on eating fish with similar
contamination over a period of 30 years or more. Current statistics indicate that
cancer will affect about one in every four people nationally, primarily due to
smoking, diet and hereditary risk factors. If you follow Georgia's consumption
guidelines, the contaminants in the fish you eat may not increase your cancer risk at
all. At worst, using the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S.
EPA) estimates of contaminant potency, your cancer risk from fish consumption
should be less than 1 in 10,000.
PCBs, chlordane, DDD/DDE and dieldrin can cause cancer in laboratory animals
exposed to large amounts, and may cause cancer in humans. Effects other than
cancer from these chemicals may include developmental problems in children
whose mothers were exposed to them before or during pregnancy. Studies of people
who have been exposed to very large quantities of these chemicals (pesticide
workers, etc.), have indicated a relationship between high exposures and health
effects on the nervous system, digestive system and liver, and the immune system.
5
Exposure to methlymercury has not been linked to cancer. Methylmercury is a
concern because of it's potential to damage the neivous system, especially in the
developing fetus and young child.
The consumption advice provided in this booklet is developed in a conservative
iiidiinci . It is intended to protect both children and adults from cancer and the other
potential toxic effects of these chemicals.
Special Notice for Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers and
Children
If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, or plan to become pregnant soon, you and
children under 6 years of age are sensitive to the effects of contaminants such as
mercury. DNR's guidelines are designed to be protective for these sensitive groups.
In eaily 2001 the U.S. EPA issued a national advisory recommending that these
sensitive groups limit consumption of all freshwater fish to one meal per week due
to mercury. People may wish to follow U.S. EPA's recommendation, especially in
areas where DNR has not tested fish and offered detailed guidelines. Fur most other
healthy adults, DNR's rcommendations may actually be overly conservative.
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Ways to Reduce Risk
Keep smaller fish for eating. Generally, larger older fish may be more
contaminated than younger, smaller fish. You can minimize your health risk by
eating smaller fish (within legal size limits) and releasing the larger fish.
Vary the kinds of fish you eat. Contaminants build up in large predators and
bottom-feeding fish, like bass and catfish, more rapidly than in other species. By
substituting a few meals of panfish, such as perch, sunfish and crappie, you can
reduce your risk.
Eat smaller meals when you eat big fish and cat them less often. If you catch a
big fish, freeze part of the catch (mark container or wrapping with species and
location), and space the meals from this fish over a period of time.
Clean and cook your fish properly. I low you clean and cook your fish can reduce
the level of contaminants by as much as half in some fish. Some chemicals have a
tendency to concentrate in the fatty tissues of fish. By removing the fish's skin and
trimming fillets according to the following diagram, you can reduce the level of
chemicals substantially. Mercury is bound to the meat of the fish, so these
precautions will not help reduce this contaminant.
Remove the skin from fillets or steaks. The internal organs (intestines, liver, roe,
and so forth), and skin are often high in fat and contaminants.
Trim off the fatty areas shown in black on the drawing. These include the belly
fat, side or body fat, and the flesh along the top of the back. Careful trimming can
reduce some contaminants by 25 to 50%.
Cook fish so fat drips away. Broil, bake or grill fish and do not use the drippings.
Deep-fat frying removes some contaminants, but you should discard and not reuse
the oil for cooking. Pan frying removes few, if any, contaminants.
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Using These Guidelines
Check the following pages (or Index), for the area where you fish. The lakes and
rivers on the list are arranged in alphabetical order. If your fish or fishing location is
NOT in this booklet, follow the suggestions in Guidelines to Reduce Risk.
The current Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations should be consulted for the legal
sizes and creel limits for different species in a water body. Some legal size limit
information is provided in the following tables. The regulations also provide
detailed information on how to measure fish length or other seafood size measures.
If your fish or fishing location is in the booklet, it does not necessarily mean that
there is a contaminants problem, but only that the fish have been tested. Meal
advice will depend on what contaminant(s) were found and how much was found in
different species and sizes of fish. Follow these instructions carefully.
:*
>	Measure fish from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail fin.
>	On the charts find your lake or river and the species and size of fish you
caught. If there is no frequency listed for a particular size fish, that size
has not been tested or is illegal to keep. For rivers, the size that was tested
was the common creel size for that species.
>	Listed below are the four different recommended meal frequencies that
are possible for different species and sizes of fish.
no restriction
1 meal per week
1 meal per month
do not eat
>	For the purposes of these guidelines, one meal is assumed to range from
1/4 to 1/2 pound of fish (4-8 ounces) for a 150 pound person. Subtract or
add 1 ounce of fish to the range for every 20 pounds of body weight. For
example, one meal is assumed to be 3 - 7 ounces for a 130 pound person
and 5 - 9 ounces for a 170 pound person.
jfc
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MAJOR RIVER BASINS
FOR THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
RIVER
Chattahoochee River Basin
Flint River Basin
Coosa River Basin
Tallapoosa River Basin
Tennessee River Basin
Savannah River Basin
Ogeechee River Basin
OF GEORGIA
Ochlockonee River Basin
Suwannee River Basin
Satilla River Basin
St. Marys River Basin
Oconee River Basin
Ocmulgee River Basin
Altamaha River Basin
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Fish Consumption Guidelines
The tables for public lakes have been separated into two categories based on size.
The first set of lakes are those with a surface area of 500 or more acres. The second
listing of public lakes includes those having less than 500 acres in surface area.
These include Georgia DNR Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) and State Parks with
small lakes and ponds, and municipal or other public fishing impoundments.
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces (1/4 to
'/2 pound). Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you
may prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Georgia Public Lakes 500 Acres or Larger
Lake Allatoona	Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Carp
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
White Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

PCBs
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Golden Redhorse

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Hybrid Bass


1 meal/week
Mercury
Lake Andrews


Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Banks Lake


Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12 - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/month

Mercury
Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Big Haynes Reservoir (Black Shoals)	)Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/month

Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcck

Mercury
Lake Blackshcar	Flint River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12-16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

No Restrictions
*
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish


No Restrictions

Spotted Slicker

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

*Only Largemouth Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally retained
Lake Blue Ridge	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions*
1 meal/week

Mercury
White Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
* Lake Blue Ridge lias no minimum size on Largemouth Bass
Lake Burton


Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions*
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Spotted Bass

1 mcal/wcck

Mercury
* Lake Burton lias no minimum size on Largemouth Bass
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Carters Lake
Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Walleye

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Chatuge	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Clarks Hill Lake (J. Strom Thurmond)	Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


White Perch
No Restrictions



Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Hybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Goat Rock Lake	Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/month
PCBs, Mercury
White Bass
1 meal/month
1 meal/month

PCBs
Hybrid Bass
1 meal/week

1 meal/month
PCBs
Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

1 meal/week
1 meal/month
PCBs
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Lake Nottcly	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Striped Bass


I meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Lake Oconee


Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"-16"
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass *
No Restrictions *
No Restrictions
*
1 mcal/weck
Mercury
Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

White Catfish
No Restrictions



Black Crappie
No Restrictions



* Only Largemouth Bass under 11 inches, and 14 inches
or longer may be legally retained
Lake Oliver


Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 mcal/wcck
I meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Striped Bass
No Restrictions



Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Rcdcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



Lake Rabun


Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 mcal/wcck
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Lake Richard B. Russell
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Sunfish
No Restrictions



Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



While Perch
No Restrictions



Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Bullhead
No Restrictions



Lake Seminole
Chattahoochee/Flint River Basin (Apalachicola)
Species
Less than 12"
12"-16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Bullhead
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Spotted Sucker
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Sinclair


Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions

No Restrictions

Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Lake Tobcsofkcc


Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

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Lake Rutlcdgc (Hard Labor Creek State Park)	Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Seed


Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Shepherd Lake (Marben PFA, Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center) Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass *

No Restrictions +


*Mmimum size is 14 inches unless posted otherwise
Stone Mountain Lake	Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largeniouth Bass


1 meal/week
Mercury
Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Treutlen County PFA (Sand Hill Lake)
Altamalta River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 '*
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
Mercury
Lake Chubsucker
1 meal/week
1 meal/month

Mercury
Tribble Mill Lake, Gwinnett County

Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Yonah Lake
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Catfish *

1 meal/week

Mercury
* Catfish were separate composites of Flat Bullhead, Channel and White Catfish
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Georgia freshwater rivers and creeks
Please note that the consumption guidelines for Georgia rivers are presented in a
different format from the lake charts. Due to the flow of rivers, the site tested is
important to the consumption guidelines. Consumption guidelines may vary from
one stretch of river to another. The fish tested was the common creel size for the
location and species. Freshwater rivers and creeks are tabulated first, followed by
listings for Georgia tidal estuarine systems.
These guidelines are based on a range in fish meal size from 4 to 8 ounces (ty4 to
'/2 pound). Where the guidelines recommend only 1 meal per week or month, you
may prefer to have two smaller meals over that period.
Alapaha River (Tifton to Stockton)	Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U.S.Hwys 82 to 84
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Alapaha River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Near Statenville
1 meal/month
Mercury
Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/month
Mercury
Alapahoochee River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bullhead
Echols County
I meal/weck
Mercury
Alcovy River

Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Arrowhatchce Farms
No Restrictions

Chain Pickerel
See Above
No Restrictions

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Allatoona Creek, Cobb County	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Bass
Ga Hwy. 176
1 meal/week
Mercury
Alabama Hog Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Altnmaha River, Near Baxley and Near Jesup, Ga. Altamaha River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoulh Bass
U.S. Hwy 1
1 mca l/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Largemouth Bass
U.S. Hwys 25/84
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Apalachee River

Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Apalaehee Beach
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Beaver Creek (Tributary to Patsiliga Creek)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Yellow Bullhead
Taylor County
1 meal/month
Mercury
Bocn Creek

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluehead Chub
Rabun County
No Restrictions

Brasstown Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Northern Hog Sucker
Towns County
No Restrictions

Brier Creek (Burke County)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Ga. Hwy. 56
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
25
Broad River
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
Ga. Hwy 17
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Buffalo Creek

Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Carroll County
No Restrictions

Butternut Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Hog Slicker
Union County
No Restrictions

Cane Creek (Wimpy's Air Field)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Lumpkin County
No Restrictions

Canoochcc River (Hwy 192 to Lotts Cr.)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U.S. Hwy. 280
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Canoochce River (Lotts Cr. To Ogcechee River)
Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Canoochee Creek
(Taylor Creek)
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/month
Mercury
Casey Canal (Tributary to Hayners Cr. / Vernon River) Ogeechee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Eisenhower Dr.
No Restrictions

Bluegill Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Striped Mullet
See Above
1 meal/week
Dieldrin
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Chattahoochee River
(Near Helen, and Above Lake Lanier)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redeye Bass
Ga. Hwy 75, Helen
1 meal/week
Mercury
Snail Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/wcck
Mercury
Golden Redhorse
See Above
1 meal/wcck
Mercury
Largemouth Bass
Belton Bridge Road
1 meal/month
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River
(Buford Dam to Morgan Falls Dam)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Multiple, Dam to Dam
1 meal/wcck
Mercury
Carp
See Above
No Restrictions

Brown Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Rainbow Trout
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River
(Morgan Falls Darn to Peachtrcc Creek)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largcmoutli Bass
Below Morgan Falls
No Restrictions

Carp
See Above
I meal/month
PCBs
Brown Trout
See Above
No Restrictions

Jumprock Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River
(Pcachtrcc Creek to Franklin, Ga.)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Multiple Sites
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Carp
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
White Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

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Chattahoochee River	Chattahoochee River Basin
(West Point Dam to Interstate 85)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Dam
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flat Bullhead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River Chattahoochee River Basin
(Oliver Dam to Oswichcc Creek, Chattahoochee County)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Eagle Phoenix
Dam
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 nical/week
PCBs
Chattahoochee River Chattahoochee River Basin
(Chattahoochee County to Stewart County; Oswichee Creek to Omaha, Ga.)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Oswichee Creek
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Crappie
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River (Early County)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Hybrid Bass
Downstream of Plant
Farley
No Restrictions

Chattanooga Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Ga. Hwy 193
No Restrictions

Northern Hog Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattooga River (Northeast Georgia, Rabun County) Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Northern Hog Sucker
Hwy. 24
1 meal/week
Mercury
Silver Redhorse
Above Lake Tugalo
1 meal/week
Mercury
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Chattooga River (Northwest Georgia)	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blucgill Sunfish
Chatloogaville
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (East and South)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rock Bass
Ga. Hwy 2
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (West)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Bass
Ga Hwy 2
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chickasawhatchec Creek, WMA near Elmodcl, Ga. Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Wildlife Mgm't Area
No Restrictions

Coleman River, Near Mouth, Rabun County
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Near Tale City Rd.
No Restrictions

Conasauga River: Near State Line; and Below Dalton Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Upstream Rough Cr.
No Restrictions

White Bass
Old Tilton Bridge
1 meal/month
PCBs
Smallmoulh Buffalo
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs,
Mercury
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Coosa River (River Mile Zero to Hwy 100)	Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
River Mile 2, Rome
1 meal/month
PCBs
Spotted Bass
Sec Above
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Blue Catfish
Sec Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Smallmouth Buffalo
See Above
Do Not Eat
PCBs
Coosa River (Hwy 100 to Statcline)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Smallmouth Buffalo
Below Hwy 100 and at
Brushy Branch
1 meal/month
PCBs
Largemouth Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Striped Bass
See Above
1 mcal/nionlh
PCBs
Spotted Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Black Crappie
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Daniels Creek (Dade County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Cloudland Canyon State
Park
No Restrictions

Dukes Creek (Near Helen)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Near Ga.Hwy. 75
No Restrictions

Etowah River (Dawson County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Blacktail Redliorse
Kelly Bridge Road
1 meal/week
Mercury
Etowah River (Above Lake Allatoona, Cherokee County) Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Bass
York Street
1 mealAveek
Mercury
Golden Rcdhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

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Kinchafoonee Creek (Sumtcr/Lec Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemoutli Bass
Ga. Hwys 49 to 118
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spoiled Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Little Dry Creek (Floyd County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Near Rome
No Restrictions

Little River (Above & Below Rocky Cr., Wilkes Co.) Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Above Rocky Creek
1 meal/week
Mercury
Silver Rcdhorsc
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Largemoulh Bass
Below Rocky Creek
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spoiled Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Little River (West of Valdosta, Lowndes County) Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Above Ga. Hwy 133
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spoiled Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Little Tallapoosa River
Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U.S. Hwy. 27
No Restrictions

Black Crappic
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Brown Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Little Tennessee River (Rabun County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Mixed Bass/Sunfish
Above John Kelly Rd.
No Restrictions

Mixed Sucker Spp.
See Above
No Restrictions

Mixed Bass/Sunfish Species- Rock Bass, Redbreast and Green SunfishMixed Sucker
Species: Black Rcdhorsc, Striped Jumprock and Northern Hog Sucker
33
Middle Oconcc River (Above & Below Athens)
Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfish
U S. Hwy 29, (Above)
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Silver Rcdhorsc
Below Barber Creek
No Restrictions

Mill Creek (Whitfield County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Near Dalton
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Moccasin Creek (Lake Burton Hatchery)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
DNR Hatchery
No Restrictions

Muckalce Creek (Sumtcr/Lec Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
McLitlle Bridge Rd. To
Ga. Hwy 118
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Mud Creek, Near Powder Springs, Cobb County Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Ga. Hwy 360
No Restrictions

Bluegill Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Nickajack Creek, Cobb County
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Cooper Lake Road
No Restrictions

Bluegill Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Noonday Creek

Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Alabama Hog Sucker
Cobb County
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

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Fish Consumption Advisories for Kentucky
•	Fish consumption advisories remain in effect in Kentucky for the
Mud River and Town Branch in Logan, Butler, and Muhlenberg
counties, the West Fork of Drakes Creek in Simpson and Warren
counties, Green River Lake and Little Bayou Creek in McCracken
County, all locations because of PCB contamination.
•	Five ponds on the West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area
(McCracken County) are also under a fish consumption advisory
because of mercury from unknown sources.
•	The 2002 fish consumption advisory for the Ohio River is available
here. Here are the advisories for 2001, 2000 and for 1999.
•	A statewide fish consumption advisory was issued on April 11,
2000, because of low levels of organic mercury found in samples
of fish from Kentucky waters. Women of childbearing age and
children 6 years and younger are advised to eat no more than one
meal per week of freshwater fish from Kentucky rivers, streams
and lakes because of the presence of mercury.
•	A fish consumption advisory was issued on July 7, 2000, for
Metropolis Lake in McCracken County because of elevated
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury levels in fish. The
advisory recommends that no more than one meal (one-half
pound) per month of most fish, including largemouth bass and
channel catfish, from Metropolis Lake should be eaten.
People who frequently eat fish, women of childbearing age and children
are particularly susceptible to contaminants that build up in the body, such
as PCBs and chlordane. Women beyond their childbearing years and
men face fewer health risks from contaminants. However, those persons
should also follow the advisory to reduce their total exposure and be
especially careful to space meals over time. Spacing meals helps prevent
contaminants from building up to harmful levels in the body.
Proper cleaning, skinning, trimming and cooking can reduce the organic
chemical contaminant levels in the fish. Eat only skinless, boneless fillets
with as much fat as possible removed. Eggs should be discarded.
Roasting, baking or broiling have been found to reduce levels of PCBs
and chlordane more than other cooking methods. Cooking does not
destroy contaminants, nor does it lower their toxicity. The heat melts
some of the fat in the fish, removing some of the contaminants at the
same time. Do not eat or reuse the fat and juices that cook out of the fish.
However, heavy metal contaminants such as mercury are distributed
throughout the flesh of the fish. Cleaning and cooking precautions will not
reduce the amount of mercury in the meal. In order to reduce mercury
intake, eat smaller fish and reduce the number and size of meals offish
that you eat.
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Epidemiology is
part of Public
Health in North
Carolina
Fish Consumption
Advisories
Advertencia sobre el consumo de pescado (en espanol)
Many folks enjoy fishing in North Carolina's waters. They also enjoy
eating their catch, and fish is a healthy, low-fat source of protein. The
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
routinely monitors water quality and fish tissue for potential problems.
The vast majority of North Carolina's waters don't have problems, and
fish from them are safe to eat and enjoy.
Just as in the rest of the nation, there are some areas in the state where
certain fish contain high levels of contaminants that may pose a risk to
human health. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) issues fish consumption advisories for those spots, telling
people to either limit consumption or avoid eating certain kinds of fish.
Unborn children and young children are often more susceptible to
developing problems as a result of contact with contaminants; that's why
advisories are often more stringent for women of childbearing age and
children.
Nationally, high levels of mercury have been found in four ocean fish -
shark, swordfish, tilefish and king mackerel. The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) recommends that women of childbearing age,
pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children not eat these
high-mercury fish.
While most freshwater fish in North Carolina contain very low levels of
mercury and are safe to eat, three species have been found to have
higher levels. Largemouth bass, jack fish (chain pickerel) and blackfish
(bowfin) caught east and south of Interstate 85 in North Carolina may
contain unsafe levels of mercury. Therefore, North Carolina advises that
most people limit their consumption of these fish as well as the four
saltwater fish, and that women of childbearing age and children not eat
them at all. (Click here for fish consumption advice). However, North
Carolina encourages people to eat fish because of the health benefits to
the heart as well as to the brain of unborn children.
The Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources continue to test water and fish. As conditions change,
advisories will be modified.
You can get information about the location and cause of current fish
consumption advisories and other information about fish consumption
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Epidemiology is
part of Public
Health in North
Carolina
Advisories
Current Fish Consumption Advice and
Advisories in North Carolina
Statewide
Pollutant: Mercury
Updated: April 16, 2002
Due to high levels of mercury in three freshwater fish species in the
eastern half of the state and in four kinds of saltwater fish, the North
Carolina Division of Public Health has issued the following health advice:
Fish Consumption Advice
Women of Childbearing Age (15-44 years), Pregnant Women, Nursing
Women, and Children under 15 are advised not to eat shark, swordfish,
tilefish, or king mackerel; or blackfish (bowfin), largemouth bass, or jack
fish (chain pickerel) caught in North Carolina waters south and east of
Interstate 85. These fish are often high in mercury. They are advised to
eat up to two meals* per week of other fish.
Other Women, Men, and Children 15 years and older are advised to eat
no more than one meal* per week of shark, swordfish, tilefish, or king
mackerel; or blackfish (bowfin), largemouth bass, or jack fish (chain
pickerel) caught in North Carolina waters south and east of Interstate 85.
These fish are often high in mercury. They are advised to eat up to four
meals* per week of other fish.
*A meal is 6 ounces of cooked fish for adults, or 2 ounces of cooked fish
for children under 15.
Site-Specific Advisories
Site
Albemarle Sound from Bull Bay to Harvey Point; West to mouth of
the Roanoke River and to the mouth of the Chowan River to the
U.S. Highway 17 Bridge (Perquimans, Chowan, Bertie,
Washington, and Tyrrell Counties)
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Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued -10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat
any catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other
persons should eat no more than one meal per person per month
of catfish and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risks and are not affected
by this advisory.
Site
Roanoke River from the U. S. Hwy 17 bridge near Williamston to
mouth of Albemarle Sound (Martin, Bertie, and Washington
Counties)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued -10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat
any catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other
persons should eat no more than one meal per person per month
of catfish and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risks and are not affected
by this advisory.
Site
Welch Creek, the entire creek in Beaufort, Martin, and Washington
Counties.
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued -10/01
Advisory
Catfish and carp from these waters may contain low levels of
dioxins. Women of childbearing age and children should not eat
any catfish or carp from this area until further notice. All other
persons should eat no more than one meal per person per month
of catfish and carp from this area. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risks and are not affected
by this advisory.
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Site
Walters Lake/Waterville Reservoir. (Haywood County)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date - 8/01
Advisory
Carp in Walters Lake (also known as Waterville Reservoir) may
contain low levels of dioxins. Women of childbearing age and
children should eat no carp taken from this area until further notice.
For all others, consumption of carp should be limited to no more
than one meal per month. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities are not affected by this advisory.
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POSTED STREAMS AND LAKES IN TENNESSEE
The Division of Water Pollution Control posts warning signs on streams or lakes in which public health
is endangered. In Tennessee, the most common reasons for a river or lake to be posted are the presence
of sewage bacteria or other contaminants in the water, sediment, or fish of a waterbody. There are
currently 52 bodies of water that are posted due to pollution.
Bacteriological Advisories
The presence of disease-causing pathogens affect the public's ability to safely swim, wade, and fish in
streams and lakes. The Division's current water quality standards for bacteria are based on levels of total
fecal coliforms and E. coli (200 and 126 colonies per 100 ml, respectively, as a mean).
While neither of these tests is considered direct proof of human health threats, they are relatively simple,
inexpensive tests that may indicate the presence of more dangerous viruses and other water-borne
diseases.
Research is underway to find better indicators of risk and to differentiate between human and animal
sources of bacteria. The presence in streams of caffeine and hormones have been suggested as potential
markers for contamination by human waste.
More than 110 river miles are posted due to bacterial contamination. Many of these miles are due to
bypassing of inadequately treated wastewater from municipal collection systems. Fewer streams are
posted due to bacteria levels from other sources such as septic tanks and failing animal waste systems.
Fish Tissue Contamination
When fish tissue samples show levels of a contaminant higher than established criteria, the waterbody is
posted and the public is advised of the danger. If needed, TWRA can enforce a fishing ban.
Approximately 84,100 lake acres, and 142 river miles are currently posted due to contaminated fish.
These posted streams are listed in the following tables.
When the Department issues new advisories or provides an updated list, signs are placed at significant
public access points and a press release is submitted to local newspapers. The list of current advisories
has historically been published in TWRA's fishing regulations guide.
The Commissioner shall have the
Ypower, duty,
] and responsibility to...post or cause to
\be
Iposted such signs as required to give
I notice
to the public of the potential or actual
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dangers of specific uses of such waters.
-Tennessee Water Quality Control Act
When an advisory is issued on a stream like the Pigeon River in East Tennessee, signs are placed at
access points and a press release is issued in order to advise the public of the potential health risks.
The best way to protect the health of you and your family is by following the advice provided by the
Department of Environment and Conservation. Cancer risk is accumulated over a lifetime of exposure to
a contaminant. For that reason, eating an occasional fish, even from an area with a fishing advisory, will
not measurably increase your cancer risk.
At greatest risk are people who eat contaminated fish from an area for a number of years, such as
recreational or subsistence fishermen; or groups more sensitive to contaminants such as infants and
persons with a previous occupational exposure to the particular contaminant. Studies have shown that
contaminants can cross the placental barrier and enter the baby's body, increasing the risk of
developmental problems. These substances also concentrate in breast milk.
The Division's goal in issuing fishing advisories is to provide the information necessary for people to
make informed choices about their health. People concerned about their health will likely choose to eat
fish from uncontaminated sites.
If you chose to eat fish in areas with elevated contaminant levels, here is some advice on how to reduce
this risk:
REDUCING RISKS FROM CONSUMPTION
OF CONTAMINATED FISH
Throw back the big ones. Smaller fish generally have lower
concentrations of contaminants.
Avoid fatty fish. Organic carcinogens such as DDT,
PCBs, and dioxin accumulate in fatty tissue. (In contrast
however, mercury tends to accumulate in muscle
tissue.) Large carp and catfish tend to be fattier than
gamefish. Additionally, the lifestyles of carp, sucker,
buffalo, and catfish tend to associate them with the
sediments—where contaminants also concentrate.
Ji.
Broil or grill your fish. These cooking techniques
allow the fat to drip away. Frying seals the fat and
contaminants into the food.
Nickajack Reservoir near Chattanooga has a fishing advisory
Clean your catch so that fatty tissue is discarded.
(Remember, this technique may not provide
protection for mercury, which tends to accumulate
in muscle tissue.)
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due to elevated PCB levels in catfish. Pregnant women,
nursing mothers, and children, plus others that may have had previous exposure to PCBs, are warned to
avoid eating these fish. All others are advised to limit consumption ofNickajack Reservoir catfish to one
meal per month.
CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES (September, 1998. This list subject to revision.)
STREAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POLLUTANT
COMMENTS
Loosahatchie River
Shelby
Mile 0 0 - 20 9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should rot be consumed
Wolf River
Shelby
MileOO- 18 9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed
Mississippi River
Shelby
MS line to mile 745
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed Commercial fishing prohibited by
TWRA
McKellar Lake &
Nonconnah Creek
Shelby
Mile 0 0 to 1 8
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed Advisory ends at Hom Lake Road
bridge
North Fork Holston
River
Sullivan,
Hawkins
Mile 0 0-62
Mercury
Fish should not be consumed Advisory goes to TN/VA line
East Fork of Poplar
Creek incl Poplar Ck
embayment
Anderson,
Roane
Mile 0 0-150
Mercury, PCBs
Fish should not be consumed Avoid contact with water also
Chattanooga Creek
Hamilton
Mouth to GA line
PCBs, chlordane,
Fish should not be consumed Avoid contact with water also
Woods Reservoir
Franklin
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed
Fort Loudoun
Reservoir
Loudon,
Knox, Blount
Entirety (46 miles)
PCBs
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited by TWRA Catfish,
largemouth bass over two pounds, or any largemouth bass from
the Little River embayment should not be consumed
Tellico Lake
Loudon
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Melton Hill Reservoir
Knox,
Anderson
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed
Watts Bar Reservoir
Roane,
Meigs, Rhea,
Loudon
Tennessee River
portion
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, & hybrid striped bass-white bass should not
be consumed Precautionary advisory* for whitebass, sauger,
carp, smallmouth buffalo and largemouth bass
Watts Bar Reservoir
Roane,
Anderson
Clinch River arm
PCBs
Striped bass should not be consumed Precautionary advisory for
catfish and sauger *
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
PCBs, chlordane
Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish *
Nickajack Reservoir
Hamilton,
Marion
Entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish *
Pigeon River
Cocke
N C. line to
Douglas Res
Dioxin
Precautionary advisory for carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish *
* Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the fish
species named. All other persons should limit consumption of the named species to one meal per month.
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CURRENT BACTERIOLOGICAL ADVISORIES IN TENNESSEE
Chattanooga Creek
Hamilton
Mouth to GA line (7.7 mi.)
Chattanooga collection system.
Oostanaula Creek
McMinn
Mile 28.4-31.2 (2.8 miles)
Athens STP and upstream dames.
Stringers Branch
Hamilton
Mile 0 0 to 5.4
Red Bank collection system.
Beaver Creek (Bristol)
Sullivan
TN/VA line to Boone Lake (20.0 miles)
Nonpoint sources in Bristol and Virginia
Cash Hollow Creek
Washington
Mile 0 0 to 1.4
Septic tank failures
Sinking Creek
Washington
Mile 0.0 to 2.8
Agriculture and urban runoff
Mine Lick Creek
Putnam
Mile 15.3 to 15.8
Baxter STP
Duck River
Coffee
Old Stone Fort State Park (0.2 miles)
Manchester collection system
Little Duck River
Coffee
Old Stone Fort State Park (0 2 miles)
Manchester collection system
Turkey Creek
Hamblen
Mile 0 0 to 5.3
Morristown collection system
Pine Creek
Litton Fork South Fork
East Fork
North Fork
Scott
Mile 0 0 to10.1
Mile 0.0 to 1.0
Mile 0.0 to 0.7
Mile 0 0 to 0.8
Mile 0 0 to 2.0
Oneida STP and collection system
Coal Creek
Anderson
STP to Clinch R. (4.7 miles)
Lake City STP.
East Fork Poplar Creek
Roane
Mouth to Mile 15.0
Oak Ridge area
Leadvale Creek
Jefferson
1.5 to Douglas Lake
White Pine STP
Goose Creek
Knox
4.0 miles
Knoxville urban runoff
First Creek
Knox
Mile 0 2 to 1.5
Knoxville urban runoff.
Second Creek
Knox
Mile 0 0 to 4.0
Knoxville urban runoff.
Third Creek
Knox
Mile 0.0 to 1.4, Mile 3 3
Knoxville urban runoff
E. Fork of Third Creek
Knox
Mile 0 0 to 0.8
Knoxville urban runoff
Sinking Creek Embayment of
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
Knox
1.5 miles from head of embayment to cave
Knoxville Sinking Creek STP
Little Pigeon River
Sevier
Mile 0 0 to 4.6
Improper connections to storm sewers,
leaking sewers, and failing subsurface
sewage systems.
West Prong of Little Pigeon
Beech Branch
King Branch
Gnatty Branch
Holy Branch
Baskins Branch
Roaring Creek
Dudley Creek
Sevier
Mile 0.0 to 17 3
Entirety
Entirety
Entirety
Entirety
Entirety
Entirety
Entirety
Improper connections to storm sewers,
leaking sewers, and failing subsurface
sewage systems
Trail Fork Big Creek
Johns Creek
Baker Creek
Negro Creek
Cocke
Mile 0.0 to mouth of John Cr (3.6 miles)
Entire stream (3 4 miles)
Entire stream (3.0 miles)
Entire stream (1 1 miles)
Failing subsurface sewage systems
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Bear Branch
Dry Fork Big Creek

Entire stream (1 4 miles)
Entire stream (4.4 miles)

Nashville Bypass Points

Entirety (3.3 miles)
Metro Nashville collection system
Brown's Creek

Percy Pnest embayment
bypassing and urban runoff
E. Fork Hamilton Creek

Mile 0.0 to 0.1

Dry Creek

Mile 0.0 to 0 2

Gibson Creek

Mile 0.0 to 3 3

Mansker's Creek

Mile 0 0 to 0 2

McCrory Creek

Mile 0 0 to 0.1

Trib. to McCrory Creek

Mile 0.0 to 2.2

Richland Creek

Mile 0 0 to 2.1

Whites Creek

Kemgan Street Mile 190.6

Cumberland River

Cleese's Ferry, Mile 174.2

Cumberland River

Whites Creek, Miles 182.5 & 182 8

Cumberland River

Schrader Lane, Mile 184.2

Cumberland River

Bordeaux Bridge, Mile 185.7

Cumberland River

Vandiver Pump, Mile 212.5

Cumberland River



Baker Fork Spring
Baker Fork Creek
Davidson
Entire Spring
200 yards downstream of Spnng
Show Me Farms composting operation on
Baker Station Road
Updated April 3, 2000; Send comments to Department of Environment and Conservation.
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Wf a m »"#De»ARTMENT
V m^m »OF HEALTH
FISHING RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH ADVISORIES IN EFFECT
FOR VIRGINIA RIVERS
Fishing in Virginia waters provides many benefits including food and recreational
enjoyment. Many fishermen keep, cook, and eat the fish they catch. The Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) routinely monitors fish from Virginia waters for
contaminants and provides fish tissue sample results to the Virginia Department of Health
(VDH) for analysis. While the vast majority of Virginia rivers do not have dangerous levels
of contaminants, sometimes the fish in certain waters are found to contain potentially
harmful levels of chemicals. When this happens, the Department of Health issues fish-
eating advisories for the affected bodies of water.
If fishing is restricted for a body of water, anglers may still fish these waters for sport, but
are prohibited from taking fish for human consumption. Currently, the only body of water
within the state with a fishing restriction is the North Fork of the Holston River (from
Saltville to the Virginia/Tennessee border).
A health advisory is issued when fish taken from a particular body of water are found to
contain potentially harmful levels of contaminants. Some of these contaminants are not
excreted from the human body after being consumed, but are stored in body tissue over long
? -fflfc periods of time. The VDH considers the health effects of eating one
frXV meal °f f"lsh taken from the affected waters (acute effect), as well as
eating fish from these waters over long periods of time (chronic
effect). A health advisory is not a prohibition, but a warning about the
^ jjjcSsJ contaminants present and the possible health effects on those who
consume these fish. Each advisory specifies the location of
K* j contamination, the chemicals present, the types of fish most affected,
and the population potentially affected.
The VDH recommends the following precautions to reduce any potential harmful effects
from eating fish:
• Eat smaller, younger fish (within legal limits). Younger fish are less likely to contain
harmful levels of contaminants than older, larger fish.
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just north of Front Royal.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is also
in effect for these rivers. The PCB
advisory is more restrictive and allows for
no fish to be consumed from these waters.
See next box for details.
South Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from the State Route
619 bridge near Front Royal,
North Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from Passage Creek,
Shenandoah River from the
confluence of North and South
Forks to West Virginia state line.
Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs)
Fish caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (5/17/89)
Roanoke River (Staunton River)
from the Leesville Dam
downstream (-79 miles) to the
point where a pipeline, which
intersects Route 803 in Halifax
County and Route 633 in
Charlotte County, crosses the
river.
PCBs
Striped bass, white bass, smallmouth bass,
channel catfish, flathead catfish, and carp
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. The public is advised to eat no
more than two, eight-ounce meals of these
fish per month. Pregnant women and
young children are advised not to eat any
of these fish. (7/24/98; modified 3/26/99;
12/2/99)
Potomac River and tributaries
near Quantico. Virginia tidal
waters from the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge downstream (-33 miles) to
Brent Point at the mouth of Aquia
Creek, particularly in the areas of
Chopawamsic, Quantico, and
Powell Creeks and Quantico
Embayment.
PCBs
Channel catfish larger than 18 inches
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month. (4/19/99)
Levisa Fork River downstream
from Grundy to the southwest
Virginia/Kentucky border (-12
miles) '
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month of any fish taken from
this section of the river. (7/30/99)
Dan River in southwestern
Halifax County where the river
crosses the Virginia/North
Carolina border north of Virginia
Route 62 downstream (~42miles)
to the Kerr Reservoir at Staunton
River State Park
PCBs
Flathead and channel catfish taken from
these waters may contain PCBs. VDH
advises the public to eat no more than two
eight-ounce meals per month. Pregnant
women and young children are advised
not to eat any of these fish. (12/27/99)
New River at the Route 114
bridge crossing (Peppers Ferry
Blvd.) just north of Radford
downstream to the Virginia/West
Virginia state line near Glen Lyn
PCBs
Carp caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (8/6/01)
Bluestone River at the Route 460
bridge crossing south of Bluefield
downstream to the Virginia/West
Virginia state line near the town of
Yards in Tazewell County
PCBs
Carp caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (8/6/01)
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 2001
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species. Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis
are listed in successive order. In Reservoir Screening Studies (Tables B-l)
and Stream Screening Studies (Table B-2), the largest individual from each
largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite was also analyzed
separately for mercury. These fish (i.e., those analyzed separately) are
identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of these fish are
identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the same fish.
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:ctiori Site
RIDGE
TOC 54 .0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54 . 0
TOC 54.0
TOC 54.0
TOC 54.0
Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2001 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year: 2001
Species Length(mm)
TOC
BOONE
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
WAT
54 . 0
19 . 0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
19 . 0
19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 19.0
SFH 27.0
SFH 27.0
27.0
27 . 0
27 . 0
SFH 27.0
SFH 2 7.0
27 . 0
27 . 0
27 . 0
27 . 0
6 . 0
6 . 0
6 . 0
Date
10/23/2001
10/23/2001
10/23/2001
10/23/2001
10/23/2001
10/23/2001
10/24/2001
10/24/2001
10/24/2001
10/24/2001
10/24/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
10/08/2001
10/08/2001
10/08/2001
10/08/2001
10/08/2001
10/08/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/10/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
10/09/2001
Weight(g) Sex
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB*
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB'
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMBH
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
360
361
400
366
356
400
463
443
476
494
442
477
506
412
416
509
456
349
417
375
435
456
490
432
397
358
350
490
482
511
525
540
606
496
427
614
592
654
880
614
636
880
881
642
875
1056
706
759
976
499
564
1171
1377
526
842
740
1171
1377
1727
1315
784
659
607
1727
1003
1251
1307
1465
2093
1062
568
2227
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
LAB ID
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Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2001 for
' Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year: 2001
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
CHC
448
683
Male
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
CHC
540
1428
Male
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
LMB
3 72
700
Male
WAT
6.0
10/09/2001
LMB
373
647
Male
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
LMB
422
1028
Male
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
LMB
368
667
Female
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
LMB
451
1316
Female
WAT
6 . 0
10/09/2001
LMB*
451
1316
Female
FORT PATRICK HENRY





SFH
9.0
10/10/2001
LMB
487
1789
Male
SFH
9 . 0
10/10/2001
LMB
311
448
Male
SFH
9.0
10/10/2001
LMB
461
1599
Female
SFH
9.0
10/10/2001
LMB
442
873
Male
SFH
9.0
10/10/2001
LMB
455
1052
Female
SFH
9 . 0
10/10/2001
LMB*
487
1789
Male
SFH
9 . 0
10/10/2001
CHC
571
2063
Male
SFH
9.0
10/11/2001
CHC
459
855
Male
SFH
9.0
10/11/2001
CHC
598
2328
Male
SFH
9 . 0
10/11/2001
CHC
471
963
Female
SFH
9 . 0
10/11/2001
CHC
599
2029
Female
NORRIS






CLI
80 . 0
10/29/2001
CHC
425
533
Male
CLI
80 . 0
10/29/2001
CHC
471
620
Female
CLI
80 . 0
11/08/2001
CHC
489
938
Female
CLI
80 . 0
11/08/2001
CHC
525
1103
Female
CLI
80 . 0
11/08/2001
CHC
544
1188
Female
CLI
80.0
11/15/2001
LMB
407
1030
Female
CLI
80.0
11/15/2001
LMB
486
1946
Female
CLI
80 . 0
11/15/2001
LMB
393
858
Female
CLI
80.0
11/15/2001
LMB
378
698
Male
CLI
80.0
11/15/2001
LMB
393
730
Male
CLI
80 . 0
11/15/2001
if
LMB
486
1946
Female
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB
537
2300
Female
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB
411
1030
Male
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB
402
968
Female
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB
401
898
Female
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB
374
808
Female
CLI
125
11/07/2001
LMB*
537
2300
Female
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' Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study



For Calendar Year:
2001

ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

125
10/30/2001
CHC
470
1076
Female
CLI
125
10/30/2001
CHC
670
4710
Female
CLI
125
10/30/2001
CHC
451
1070
Female
CLI
125
10/30/2001
CHC
553
1610
Male
CLI
125
10/30/2001
CHC
563
2238
Male
POW
30 . 0
10/31/2001
CHC
602
2152
Male
POW
30 . 0
10/31/2001
CHC
542
1628
Male
POW
30.0
10/31/2001
CHC
549
1310
Male
POW
30.0
10/31/2001
CHC
525
1380
Male
POW
30 . 0
11/08/2001
LMB
304
570
Male
POW
30 . 0
11/08/2001
LMB
303
490
Female
POW
30 . 0
11/13/2001
LMB
431
1120
Female
POW
30.0
11/13/2001
LMB
405
968
Female
POW
30 . 0
11/13/2001
LMB*"
431
1120
Female
TOTTELY





NOT
24 . 0
10/24/2001
LMB
391
805
Female
NOT
24 . 0
10/24/2001
LMB
387
892
Male

24 . 0
10/24/2001
LMB
364
662
Male

24 . 0
10/24/2001
LMB
350
534
Male
NOT
24 . 0
10/30/2001
LMB
397
940
Female
NOT
24 . 0
10/30/2001
LMB*
397
940
Female
NOT
24 . 0
10/24/2001
CHC
536
1455
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/01/2001
CHC
510
1020
Female
NOT
24 . 0
11/01/2001
CHC
478
883
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/01/2001
CHC
465
788
Female
NOT
31 . 0
10/25/2001
CHC
510
971
Male
NOT
31.0
10/31/2001
CHC
519
1108
Male
NOT
31.0
10/31/2001
CHC
477
925
Male
NOT
31. 0
10/31/2001
CHC
512
1061
Male
NOT
31. 0
10/31/2001
CHC
491
884
Female
NOT
31. 0
10/25/2001
LMB
483
1403
Male
NOT
31.0
10/25/2001
LMB
484
1674
Female
NOT
31.0
10/25/2001
LMB
532
2429
Female
NOT
31.0
10/25/2001
LMB
360
622
Female
NOT
31.0
10/25/2001
LMB
330
515
Male

31. 0
10/25/2001
LMB*
532
2429
Female
[•EEL I CO





LTE
1. 0
10/03/2001
CHC
480
815
Male
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T^k'e S-/ Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2001 for * .
cxi/vA. ' Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year: 2001
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
LTE
1. 0
10/03/2001
CHC
542
1320
Male
LTE
1.0
10/03/2001
CHC
592
2405
Female
LTE
1. 0
11/08/2001
CHC
530
1102
Male
LTE
1. 0
11/08/2001
CHC
528
1385
Female
LTE
1. 0
10/04/2001
LMB
383
825
Female
LTE
1 . 0
10/04/2001
LMB
404
704
Female
LTE
1.0
10/04/2001
LMB
345
471
Female
LTE
1.0
10/04/2001
LMB
390
827
Male
LTE
1. 0
10/04/2001
LMB
352
553
Female
LTE
1.0
10/04/2001
LMB *
390
827
Male
LTE
15 . 0
10/04/2001
LMB
347
516
Female
LTE
15.0
10/04/2001
LMB
342
494
Female
LTE
15.0
11/07/2001
LMB
328
505
Female
LTE
15.0
11/07/2001
LMB
363
670
Male
LTE
15 . 0
11/07/2001
LMB
522
2323
Female
LTE
15 . 0
11/07/2001
LMB*"
522
2323
Female
LTE
15.0
10/04/2001
CHC
541
1515
Male
LTE
15.0
10/04/2001
CHC
500
977
Male
LTE
15.0
10/04/2001
CHC
421
632
Male
LTE
15 . 0
10/04/2001
CHC
456
821
Female
LTE
15. 0
10/04/2001
CHC
424
587
Female
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¦B-Sk Specific Information About Each Fish
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year:
;tion Site	Date	Species Length(mm)

27 . 0
08/09/2001
CHC
335
BEC
27 . 0
08/09/2001
CHC
488
BEC
27 . 0
08/09/2001
CHC
455
BEC
27 . 0
08/09/2001
CHC
433
BEC
27.0
08/09/2001
CHC
389
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
502
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
389
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
259
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
263
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
247
CLI
172
07/24/2001
SMB
502
CLI
172
07/24/2001
CHC
529
CLI
172
07/24/2001
CHC
490
CLI
172
07/24/2001
CHC
471
CLI
172
07/24/2001
CHC
440
CLI
172
07/24/2001
CHC
441
ELK
36 . 0
08/01/2001
SPB
3 04

36 . 0
08/01/2001
SPB
325

36 . 0
08/01/2001
SPB
278
ELK
36 . 0
08/01/2001
SPB
325
ELK
36 . 0
08/01/2001
CHC
4 02
ELK
36 . 0
08/01/2001
CHC
444
ELK
36 . 0
08/06/2001
CHC
416
ELK
36 . 0
08/06/2001
CHC
390
ELK
36 . 0
08/06/2001
CHC
397
EMO
18 . 0
07/31/2001
CHC
375
EMO
18 . 0
07/31/2001
CHC
381
EMO
18 . 0
08/01/2001
CHC
441
EMO
18 . 0
08/01/2001
CHC
420
EMO
18 . 0
07/31/2001
LMB
350
EMO
18 . 0
07/31/2001
LMB
348
EMO
18 . 0
07/31/2001
LMB
348
EMO
H
00
O
08/01/2001
LMB
375
EMO
18 . 0
08/01/2001
LMB
460
EMT)
18 . 0
08/01/2001
LMB
460

37.0
05/15/2001
CHC
518
HIW
37 . 0
05/15/2001
CHC
472
Collected During 2001 for
2001
Weight(g)
Sex
688
Male
1066
Female
827
Male
762
Female
505
Male
1860
Female
733
Female
217
Female
206
Female
192
Female
1860
Female
1450
Female
804
Female
874
Male
707
Female
706
Female
389
Female
416
Female
230
Male
416
Female
499
Male
762
Female
709
Male
476
Female
552
Female
421
Female
400
Male
675
Female
543
Male
577
Male
613
Female
581
Female
720
Female
1230
Female
1230
Female
1303
Female
1085
Female
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T~ B-X sPeci^ic Information About Each Fish
Cj0vv-^ ) Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year:
Collection Site	Date	Species Length(mm)
HIW
37 . 0
05/15/2001
CHC
487
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
CHC
553
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
CHC
472
HIW
37 . 0
05/15/2001
SPB
370
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
SPB
365
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
SPB
324
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
SPB
253
HIW
37 . 0
06/14/2001
SPB
370
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
343
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
381
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
357
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
319
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
332
HOL
118
04/18/2001
LMB
357
HOL
118
04/18/2001
CHC
510
HOL
118
04/18/2001
CHC
711
HOL
118
04/18/2001
CHC
637
HOL
118
09/19/2001
CHC
504
HOL
118
09/19/2001
CHC
555
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
CHC
555
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
CHC
407
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
CHC
410
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
CHC
430
NFH
4.0
07/18/2001
CHC
422
NFH
4.0
07/17/2001
SMB
355
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
SMB
364
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
SMB
326
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
SMB
286
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
SMB
292
NFH
4 . 0
07/18/2001
SMB
364
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
SPB
306
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
SPB
336
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
SPB
301
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
SPB
268
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
SPB
256
OCO
4.0
06/21/2001
SPB
336
OCO
4 . 0
06/21/2001
CHC
471
Collected During 2001 for-.
2001
Weight(g)
Sex
1126
Male
1486
Male
1049
Female
678
Female
670
Male
360
Male
273
Female
678
Female
543
Female
591
Female
662
Female
560
Male
546
Male
662
Female
1377
Female
6192
Female
2853
Female
1110
Female
1440
Female
1880
Male
720
Female
680
Female
660
Female
725
Male
561
Male
705
Female
415
Female
320
Female
350
Female
705
Female
367
Female
490
Female
339
Male
260
Female
214
Female
490
Female
879
Female
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—' /1 .o s Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2001 for
l abU o~J-
j / Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year: 2001

ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

4 . 0
06/21/2001
CHC
382
410
Male
oco
4 . 0
06/21/2001
CHC
416
456
Female
oco
4 . 0
06/21/2001
CHC
412
535
Female
oco
4 . 0
06/21/2001
CHC
409
613
Male
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
CHC
473
903
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
CHC
421
558
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
CHC
418
569
Female
POW
65 . 0
08/27/2001
CHC
573
1830
Male
POW
65 . 0
08/27/2001
CHC
500
1130
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
315
390
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
284
236
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
280
295
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
255
192
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
284
2 94
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/25/2001
SMB
315
390
Female
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*-r>s ,i ,o 3 Specific Information About Each Fish
f «i>!e 5-3.
Term Fish Tissue Study
ction Site
.JACK
TEN	425
TEN	42 5
TEN	425
TEN	425
TEN	425
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
TEN	469
WATTS	BAR
532
532
TEN	532
TEN	532
TEN	532
TEN	560
TEN	560
TEN	560
TEN	56 0
TEN	560
TEN	600
TEN	600
TEN	600
TEN	600
TEN	600
Date
11/15/2001
11/15/2001
11/15/2001
11/19/2001
11/19/2001
11/20/2001
11/20/2001
11/20/2001
11/20/2001
11/20/2001
11/20/2001
12/05/2001
12/05/2001
12/05/2001
12/05/2001
09/26/2001
09/26/2001
11/06/2001
11/06/2001
11/06/2001
10/02/2001
10/02/2001
10/02/2001
10/02/2001
11/08/2001
10/02/2001
10/22/2001
11/06/2001
10/22/2001
10/22/2001
For Calendar Year:
Species Length(mm)
Collected During 2001 for Long
2001
Weight(g) Sex	LABID
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
STB
STB
STB
STB
STB
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
626
570
548
704
768
682
647
559
670
548
721
672
722
676
764
559
406
474
418
415
670
466
527
402
665
428
496
492
523
443
2445
2193
1678
3352
4770
2785
3624
1592
3026
1576
4372
3730
4333
3308
5317
1246
526
908
658
552
3246
760
1581
576
3324
558
1038
985
1229
848
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
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	 i . rv ^ Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2 001 for .Loner
-fkbU B-3	3	a
, , Term Fish Tissue Study
OOAV
For Calendar Year:
Collection Site
FORT LOUDOUN
Date
Species Length(mm)
2001
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
624
11/06/2001
CHC
460
757
Female
TEN
624
10/02/2001
CHC
466
892
Female
TEN
624
10/04/2001
CHC
585
2166
Female
TEN
624
10/04/2001
CHC
545
1461
Male
TEN
624
10/04/2001
CHC
510
899
Female
TEN
624
10/05/2001
CHC
457
745
Female
TEN
624
10/05/2001
CHC
439
648
Male
TEN
624
10/05/2001
CHC
417
611
Male
TEN
624
11/07/2001
CHC
475
844
Male
TEN
624
11/07/2001
CHC
433
664
Male
LABID
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TULA-I-
Specific Information About Each Fish
Targeted Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year:
ction Site
Date
Species Length(mm)
Collected During 2001 for
2001
Weight(g) Sex	LABID

AMAUGA





HIW
8 . 0
09/19/2001
CHC
660
3108
Female
HIW
8.0
09/19/2001
CHC
396
533
Male
HIW
8.0
09/19/2001
CHC
670
3484
Female
HIW
8 . 0
09/19/2001
CHC
425
657
Female
HIW
8 . 0
09/19/2001
CHC
417
642
Female
TEN
472
09/18/2001
CHC
450
1031
Female
TEN
472
09/18/2001
CHC
535
1551
Female
TEN
472
09/18/2001
CHC
452
1189
Female
TEN
472
09/18/2001
CHC
539
1818
Male
TEN
472
09/18/2001
CHC
403
687
Female
TEN
490
09/19/2001
CHC
600
2658
Female
TEN
490
09/19/2001
CHC
498
1154
Male
TEN
490
09/19/2001
CHC
655
3533
Male
TEN
490
09/19/2001
CHC
456
1020
Male
TEN
490
09/19/2001
CHC
411
659
Male
TEN
529
09/26/2001
CHC
510
1335
Male

529
09/26/2001
CHC
566
2144
Male

529
09/26/2001
CHC
525
1174
Male
TEN
529
09/26/2001
CHC
474
941
Female
TEN
529
09/26/2001
CHC
595
2432
Male
ARKSVILLE - OCOEE N





OCO
12 . 0
09/27/2001
CHC
548
1588
Male
OCO
12 . 0
09/27/2001
CHC
475
899
Male
OCO
12 . 0
09/27/2001
CHC
497
1047
Female
OCO
12 . 0
09/27/2001
CHC
476
1045
Female
OCO
12 . 0
09/27/2001
CHC
516
1256
Male
HEELER





ELK
6 . 0
10/03/2001
CHC
440
918
Female
ELK
6.0
10/03/2001
CHC
425
671
Male
ELK
6.0
10/03/2001
CHC
508
1088
Female
ELK
6 . 0
10/03/2001
CHC
531
1037
Male
ELK
6 . 0
10/03/2001
CHC
504
1014
Male
TEN
277
10/02/2001
CHC
600
2171
Female
TEN
277
10/02/2001
CHC
600
2177
Male

277
10/02/2001
CHC
567
1424
Female

277
10/02/2001
CHC
553
1664
Female
TEN
277
10/02/2001
CHC
560
1782
Male
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Specific
Information
About
Each Fish
Collected During :

>
Targeted
Fish Tissue
Study







For Calendar Year:
2001

ollection
Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
295

10/02/2001
CHC
539
1724
Male
TEN
295

10/02/2001
CHC
542
1886
Male
TEN
295

10/02/2001
CHC
598
2596
Male
TEN
295

10/02/2001
CHC
453
872
Female
TEN
295

10/02/2001
CHC
478
906
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
CHC
505
1324
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
CHC
445
791
Male
TEN
320

10/01/2001
CHC
611
2348
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
CHC
608
2438
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
CHC
621
2297
Male
TEN
320

10/01/2001
SBU
416
1178
Male
TEN
320

10/01/2001
SBU
485
1655
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
SBU
462
1375
Female
TEN
320

10/01/2001
SBU
410
971
Male
TEN
320

10/01/2001
SBU
582
3200
Male
TEN
347

10/01/2001
CHC
472
1035
Male
TEN
347

10/01/2001
CHC
652
2492
Male
TEN
347

10/01/2001
CHC
457
954
Male
TEN
347

10/01/2001
CHC
538
1605
Female
TEN
347

10/01/2001
CHC
572
2046
Male
LABID
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Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices
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Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
CHC — Channel catfish
LMB - Largemouth bass
SBU ~ Smallmouth buffalo
STB - Striped bass
Abbreviations with River Miles
Bear Creek Mile
-	Beech River Mile
-	Buffalo River Mile
CCM -- Cedar Creek Mile
C1RM - Clarks River Mile
Clinch River Mile
Duck River Mile
-- French Broad River Mile
-	Hiwassee River Mile
-- Little Tennessee Rive Mile
Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM -- South Fork Holston River Mile
TRM -- Tennessee River Mile
TuRM -- Tuckasegee River Mile
WRM -- Watauga River Mile
BCM --
BeRM
BuRM •
CRM --
DRM -
FBRM ¦
HiRM -
LTRM ¦
ORM --
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
BEC -- Bear Creek
BEE — Beech River
BLU — Big Sandy River
BUF ~ Buffalo River
CEC — Cedar Creek
CLI -- Clinch River
CLA -- Clarks River
DUC ~ Duck River
ELK -- Elk River
EMO -- Emory River
FRE — French Broad River
HIW -- Hiwassee River
HOL - Holston River
LBC — Little Bear Creek
LTE ~ Little Tennessee River
NFH -- North Fork Holston
NOL -- Nolichucky River
NOT - Nottley River
OCO -- Ocoee River
PIG — Pigeon River
POW — Powell River
SFH -- South Fork Holston River
SHO ~ Shooting Creek
TEN — Tennessee River
TOC -- Toccoa River
TUC — Tuckasegee River
TUM ~ Tumbling Creek
WAT — Watauga River
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Appendix D
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 2002
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Table D-l. Reservoirs and Streams Planned for Fish Tissue Studies in 2002.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Alaplachia - 1 site
NC
Hiwassee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Beech - 1 site
TN
Beech R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Cherokee - 2 sites
TN
Holston R.
No

X



CHC; LMB
Ft. Loudoun - 3 sites
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC; LMB
Melton Hill - 2 sites
TN
Clinch R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Normandy - 1 site
TN
Duck R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Pickwick - 4 sites
AL/TN
Tennessee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Tims Ford - 2 sites
TN
Elk R.
No

X



CHC, LBM
Watts Bar - 3 sites
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Wilson - 2 sites
AL
Tennessee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB




















Stream









Buffalo River
TN
Duck Creek
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Clarks River
KY
Clarks River
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Duck River
TN
Duck River
No

X



CHC, LMB*
Sequatchie River
TN
Sequatchie River
No

X



CHC, LMB*




















*Smallmouth or spotted bass composites may be substituted if largemouth bass are not available.
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Appendix E
Environmental Chemistry, Quality Assurance Project Narrative,
Fish Tissue Collection 2001, Fiscal Year 2002
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VA, Environmental Chemistry (Project Narrative - Fish Tissue 2001)
Laboratory: TVA Environmental Chemistry
Client: RSO&E, RES&River Quality, Don Dycus, MR2T-C, (423)751-7322
Project: Fish Tissue Collection 2001, FY2002
Prelude: The TVA, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECHE) prepared 210 fish fillets for chemical
analysis. The laboratory received the frozen fillets in two shipments on 12/04/01 and 12/07/01.
At the laboratory the fish fillets were chopped, ground, blended, singular weighed, compositely weighed,
organically extracted, acid digested, and analyzed for a variety chemical constituents. The chemical
testing focused on PCBs, Pesticides, DDTs, Chlordane isomers, and selected metals (As, Cd, Pb, Se, Hg).
The remaining document discusses the quality of the analyses surrounding the fish tissue testing.
A review of each quality group has been included. If there are any question pertaining to this information,
contact Lisabeth Pearson at 423-697-6063
I.	Initial Chain-of-Custodv:
No irregularities noted.
II.	Sample Receipt:
No irregularities noted.
III.	Sample Login:
No irregularities noted.
Internal Chain-of-Custodv:
No irregularities noted.
V.	Sample Preparation:
No irregularities noted.
VI.	Analytical Quality Control:
A.	CQ2 Blanks:
All acceptance criteria were met.
B.	Preparation Blanks (PB):
All acceptance criteria were met.
C.	Laboratory Control Sample (LCS):
All acceptance criteria were met.
D.	Fish Tissue Pool:
All acceptance criteria were met.
E.	Sample Replicates:
All acceptance criteria were met.
F.	Matrix Spike (MS):
Sample AC05823 matrix spike recoveries were determined to be unacceptable for mercury.
The sample was reanalyzed for mercury with the same unacceptable results.
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Sample AC05823 has a matrix interference for mercury.
G.	Matrix Spike Duplicate (MSP):
All acceptance criteria were met.
Some organic matrix spike relative percent difference calculations are out of control due to differences in extract
efficiencies between the matrix spike and the matrix spike duplicate.
H.	Other
Not applicable.
VII.	Method Changes
No changes from the FY2001 tissue analysis.
VIII.	I certify that this data package is in compliance with the terms and conditions agreed to by the client and
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Mercury C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix.
C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were
prepared by passing neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the
mercury. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if
contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria
pertaining to the C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06316
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06324
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06332
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06340
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06348
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06356
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06364
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06372
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06380
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06388
C02B-C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals digestion process as a
tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample handling
techniques used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered
acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
PBs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06317
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06325
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06333
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06341
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06349
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06357
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06365
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06373
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06381
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06389
PB- PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact mercury digestion as
the tissue samples. They are an independent source from the instrument calibration standards, and serve as a
calibration standards preparation check. LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes of interest are recovered
throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the
established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
The LCS analyzed with collection 2000 was a freeze-dried Dog fish. This LCS is in powder form and requires a
stronger, modified digestion to yield consistant recoveries greater than 95 percent. The EPA digestion used by the
laboratory normally yields a recovery between 80 and 94 percent on the condensed LCS.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the LCSs
were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
Result/%REC
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06318
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.37 94%REC
4.63
(3.61 -5.64)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06326
LCS-control sample
Mercury
5.25 113%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06334
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.94 85%REC
4.63
(3.61 -5.64)
mq/Kq
Pass
AC06342
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.40 95%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06350
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.47 96%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06358
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.78 103%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06366
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.97 107%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06374
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.94 106%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06382
LCS-control sample
Mercury
5.06 109%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06390
LCS-control sample
Mercury
5.09 110%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish the acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these
large composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control check from
batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of interest are
repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within
the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the FPSs
were met.
Labworks
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06319
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.45
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06327
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.63
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06335
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.56
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06343
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.45
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06351
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.44
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06359
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.55
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06367
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.55
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mq/Kq
Pass
AC06375
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.52
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg
P=*-
AC06383
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.56
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mq/Kg
1
AC06391
FPS-FISH POOL
Mercury
0.10
0.57
0.56
(0.45 - 0.67)
mg/Kg

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Mercury Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing as
that of it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the entire
analytical method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent
Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared with
each analytical batch. * If the concentration is less than ten times the detection limit then the control limit
is considered to be +/- one times the limit of detection.
Conclusion- All mercury prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
REPs were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD
Units
Pass or Fail.
AC06320
REP-AC05801
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06328
REP-AC05807
Mercury
0.10
0.14
< MDL
200.0
0.10 mg/Kg
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06336
REP-AC05813
Mercury
0.10
0.21
0.25
0.2
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06344
REP-AC05823
Mercury
0.10
0.5
0.5
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06352
REP-AC05825
Mercury
0.10
0.23
0.22
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06360
REP-AC05831
Mercury
0.10
0.33
0.4
0.2
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06368
REP-AC05838
Mercury
0.10
0.46
0.45
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06376
REP-AC05847
Mercury
0.10
0.37
0.39
0.1
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06384
REP-AC05854
Mercury
0.10
0.1
0.14
0.3
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06392
REP-AC05860
Mercury
0.10
0.81
0.85
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical batch. MSs and MSDs are
prepared by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery from this addition through chemical analysis. MS
analyses document how well the analytes of interest are recovered from the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses
were performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. MSDs
are considered acceptable if their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable except one. Sample AC05823 spike recovery was unacceptable.
This sample was reanalyzed with similar unacceptable results. A matrix interference for sample AC05823 was evident.
Labworks #
BKG
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Result
Description
MS
Result/%REC
MSD
Result/%REC
Acceptable
Range %REC
MS/MSD
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Pass or Fail
AC05801
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
AC06321 MS, 6322 MSD
0.89 89%REC
0.92 92%REC
(75.0- 125)
3.31
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05807
Mercury
0.10
0.14
AC06329 MS, 6330 MSD
1.10 96%REC
1.02 88%REC
(75.0- 125)
7.55
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05813
Mercury
0.10
0.21
AC06337 MS. 6338 MSD
1.16 95%REC
1.19 98%REC
(75.0-125)
2.55
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05823
Mercury
0.10
0.50
AC06345 MS, 6346 MSD
1.16 66 %REC
1.21 71%REC
(75.0 - 125)
4.22
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05825
Mercury
0.10
0.23
AC06353 MS, 6354 MSD
1.00 77%REC
1.06 83% REC
(75.0-125)
5.83
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05831
Mercury
0.10
0.33
AC06361 MS, 6362 MSD
1.19 86%REC
1.22 89%REC
(75.0- 125)
2.49
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05838
Mercury
0.10
0.46
AC06369 MS, 6370 MSD
1.31 85%REC
1.30 84%REC
(75.0- 125)
0.77
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05847
Mercury
0.10
0.37
AC06377 MS, 6378 MSD
1.20 83%REC
1.32 95%REC
(75.0-125)
9.52
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05854
Mercury
0.10
0.10
AC06385 MS, 6386 MSD
0.96 86%REC
1.00 90%REC
(75.0- 125)
4.08
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AC05860
Mercury
0.10
0.81
AC06393 MS, 6394 MSD
1.62 81 %REC
1.61 80% REC
(75.0- 125)
0.62
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
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Metals C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix.
C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were
prepared by passing neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the
metallic analytes of interest. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are
considered acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining
to the C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Descri ption
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06266
C02B-C02 BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06266
C02B-C02 BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06266
C02B-C02 BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06266
C02B-C02 BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06274
C02B-C02 BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06274
C02B-C02 BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06274
C02B-C02 BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06274
C02B-C02 BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals digestion process as a
tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample handling
techniques used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered
acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
PBs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06267
PB-PREP BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06267
PB-PREP BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06267
PB-PREP BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06267
PB-PREP BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06275
PB-PREP BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06275
PB-PREP BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06275
PB-PREP BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06275
PB-PREP BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact metals digestions as
the tissue samples. They are independent source from the instrument calibration standards, and serve as a
calibration standards preparation check. LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes of interest are
recovered throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within
the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the LCSs
were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
Result
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06268
LCS-control sample
Arsenic
27.7 113% REC
24.6
(18.4-30.7)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06268
LCS-control sample
Cadmium
28.9 110%REC
26.3
(19.6-32.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06268
LCS-control sample
Lead
12. 116% REC
10.4
(7.8-13.0)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06268
LCS-control sample
Selenium
7.7 112% REC
6.88
(5.2 - 8.6)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06276
LCS-control sample
Arsenic
27.3 111%REC
24.6
(18.4-30.7)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06276
LCS-control sample
Cadmium
26.6 101%REC
26.3
(19.6-32.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06276
LCS-control sample
Lead
12.2 117%REC
10.4
(7.8-13.0)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06276
LCS-control sample
Selenium
5.9 86%REC
6.88
(5.2 - 8.6)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these
large composites offish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control check from
batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of interest are
repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within
the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
FPSs were met.
Labworks
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06269
FPS-FISH POOL
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06269
FPS-FISH POOL
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06269
FPS-FISH POOL
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06269
FPS-FISH POOL
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06277
FPS-FISH POOL
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06277
FPS-FISH POOL
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06277
FPS-FISH POOL
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06277
FPS-FISH POOL
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kg
pofl
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Metals Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing as
that of it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the entire
analytical method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative
Percent Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if
their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared
with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
REPs were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06270
REP AC05827
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-17.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06270
REP AC05827
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-12.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06270
REP AC05827
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-16.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06270
REP AC05827
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-14.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06278
REP AC05858
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-17.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06278
REP AC05858
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-12.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06278
REP AC05858
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-16.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06278
REP AC05858
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 14.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical batch. MSs and MSDs are prepared
by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery of this addition through analysis. MS analyses document how
well the analytes of interest are recovered from the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are performed. MSs are
considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. MSDs are considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All metals prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the MSs and MSDs were met.
Labworks #
BKG
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Result
Description
MS
ResulUVoREC
MSD
Result/%REC
Acceptable
Range %REC
MS/MSD
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Pass or Fail
AC05827
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
AC06271MS, 6272MSD
1.2 117%REC
1.1 114%REC
(75.0- 125)
8.70
(0.0-17.8)
Pass
AC05827
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
AC06271MS, 6272MSD
0.10 100%REC
0.102 102%REC
(75.0- 125)
1.98
(0.0-12.8)
Pass
AC05827
Lead
0.02
< MDL
AC06271MS, 6272MSD
0.92 92%REC
0.86 86 %REC
(75.0-125)
6.74
(0.0 - 16.8)
Pass
AC05827
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
AC06271MS, 6272MSD
1.1 110 %REC
0.98 98%REC
(75.0- 125)
11.54
(0.0-14.5)
Pass
AC05858
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
AC06279MS, 6280MSD
1.02 102%REC
0.99 100%REC
(75.0- 125)
2.99
(0.0-17.8)
Pass
AC05858
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
AC06279MS, 6280MSD
0.124 124% REC
0.126 126%REC
(75.0-125)
1.60
(0.0-12.8)
Pass
AC05858
Lead
0.02
< MDL
AC06279MS, 6280MSD
1.18 118%REC
1.19 119%REC
(75.0- 125)
0.84
(0.0-16.8)
Pass
AC05858
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
AC06279MS, 6280MSD
0.96 96%REC
0.96 96%REC
(75.0- 125)
0.00
(0.0-14.5)
Pass
Note 1: Results in mg/Kg
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Orqanics CQ2 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix. C02 blanks
were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were prepared by passing neat
dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the organic analytes of interest. C02
blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if contamination does not
exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All organics prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06522
C02BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan 1
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D-0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D-0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D-0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D-0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D-0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06522
C02BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AC06530
C02 BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachtor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan 1
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
q-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Mi rex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D -0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06530
C02BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AC06538
C02BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06538
C02BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06546
C02 BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06554
C02 BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Orqanics Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact organic extraction process as a tissue
sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample handling techniques
used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered acceptable if contamination
does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All organics prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the PBs
were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06523
PREP BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan 1
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
q-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D-0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AC06523
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
P3
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
p]
AC06523
PREP BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06523
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Par-
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pa i
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pas
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Hexachlorobenzen e
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kq
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06531
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pa? — I
AC06539
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Paj
AC06539
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass j
-------
AC06539
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06539
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06547
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0 1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
3
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg

AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06555
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Orqanics Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact orgainic extractions as
the tissue samples. They are an independent source from the instrument calibration standards, and serve to verify the
calibration standards preparation. LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes of interest are recovered
throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the
established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the LCSs
were met.
Lab works #
Description
Analysis
Result/%REC
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06524
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.1 102%REC
4.0
(3.6 - 4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06524
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1260
0.73 91% REC
0.80
(0.60 -1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06532
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.0 100%REC
4.0
(3.6 - 4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06532
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1260
0.68 85%REC
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06540
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.0 100%REC
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06540
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1260
0.60 75%REC
0.80
(0.60 -1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06548
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.0 100%REC
4.0
(3.6 - 4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06548
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1260
0.75 94% REC
0.80
(0.60 -1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06556
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.1 102%REC
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06556
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1260
0.75 94%REC
0.80
(0.60 -1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Orqanics Fish Pool Samples
Note 1: Sarj Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish an acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from
these large composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control check
from batch to batch, as well for data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of interest
are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: This year a new pool sample was used. The average of ten replicates was used for the historical
value. One lipid value was slightly above the newly estabished control limits. This may be due to the limited number
of samples used to establish the historical value. More values will be gathered next year to be included in the
statistical mean of the pool sample.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
b-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
d-BHC
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
6.2
6.3
(4.7 -7.9)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Mirex
0.008
0.008U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.07
< MDL
Not Evaluated
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1
1.20
(D - 2.20)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06525
FPS-FISH POOL .
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
b-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Labworks it
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
d-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan 1
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
4.9
6.3
(4.7 -7.9)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Mirex
0.008
0.008U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.28
< MDL
Not Evaluated
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1
1.20
(D - 2.20)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06533
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
7.5
6.3
(4.7 -7.9)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.17
< MDL
Not Evaluated
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D- < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.2
1.10
(D - 2.20)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06541
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
7.8
6.3
(4.7 -7.9)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.18
< MDL
Not Evaluated
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.4
1.10
(D - 2.20)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06549
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
001U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
8
6.3
(4.7 -7.9)
mg/Kg
Fail
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
INTER
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.15
< MDL
Not Evaluated
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.2
1.10
(D - 2.20)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06557
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Acceptable
Units
Pass or Fail





Value
Range


NC - the compound concentrat on was not confirmed. A positve hit was detected during
gas chromatographic primary anaysis. Subsequent confirmation analysis yielded a result that
was greater than 50 percent different from the primary analysis. The data reported is the higher of the
two results with an NC qualifier.
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aanics Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing as that of
it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the entire analytical
method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent Difference (RPD)
is determined and compared to a historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if their analytical duplications are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the REPs
were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD .
Units
Pass or Fail
AC06526
REP-AC05824
a-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Aldrin
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
b-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06526
REP-AC05824
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
d-BHC
0.01
1.6 NC
0.01 U
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
6526
REP-AC05824
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
6526
REP-AC05824
Dicofol
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
™^6526
REP-AC05824
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Endosulfan 1
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Endrin
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
g-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Lipids
0.1
3
3.1
3.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Mirex
0
0.008U
0.008 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 u
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.02NC
0.01 NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06526
REP-AC05824
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
—n<5526
REP-AC05824
PC B-1242
0.1
0.1K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
3526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
>526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
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AC06526
REP-AC05824
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1 u
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pad
AC06526
REP-AC05824
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
0.5 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06526
REP-AC05824
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
a-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Aldrin
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
b-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06534
REP-AC05836
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
d-BHC
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Dieidrin
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01 u
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Endrin
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas^
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas'
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Lipids
0.1
2.8
3.1
10.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Mirex
0
0.008U
0.008U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.04
0 03
28.5
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
AC06534
REP-AC05836
O.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
0,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 NC
0.01 U
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06534
REP-AC05836
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.2
0.16
22.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
AC06534
REP-AC05836
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.09NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PC B-1232
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PC B-1248
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
0.5U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06534
REP-AC05836
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06542
REP-AC05864
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
Lipids
0.1
8.2
7.4
10.2
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas^
AC06542
REP-AC05864
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.22
0.21
4.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass |
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)6542
REP-AC05864
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.09
0.08
11.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
)6542
REP-AC05864
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
p=vo06542
REP-AC05864
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06542
REP-AC05864
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.40NC
1.3NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06542
REP-AC05864
p.p'-DDE
0.01
2.2
1.9
14.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 u
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
PCB-1260
0.1
0.60
0.6
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06542
REP-AC05864
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06550
REP-AC05877
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
Lipids
0.1
14
15.0
6.9
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.11
0.11
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06550
REP-AC05877
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01
0.01 U
14.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
~ 6550
REP-AC05877
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
6550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
_„6550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1254
0.1
0.10
0.1
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
PCB-1260
0.1
0.20
0.2
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06550
REP-AC05877
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.07NC
0.07NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06550
REP-AC05877
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06558
REP-AC05887
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
Lipids
0.1
4.5
5.2
14.4
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.18
0.18
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.11NC
0.10NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06558
REP-AC05887
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06558
REP-AC05887
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
p,p'-DDT
0.01
1.9NC
1.8NC
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AC06558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AC06558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass

REP-AC05887
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
3558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
,	3558
REP-AC05887
PCB-1260
0.1
0.60
0.6
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
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AC06558
REP-AC05887
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.07
0.06
15.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas-
AC06558
REP-AC05887
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pad
Note 1: Not a true failure, low level duplication.
NC - the compound concentration was not confirmed. A positve hit was detected during
gas chromatographic primary anaysis. Subsequent confirmation analysis yielded a result that
was greater than 50 percent different from the primary analysis. The data reported is the higher of the
two results with an NC qualifier.
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Orqanics Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical batch. MSs and MSDs are
prepared by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery of this addition through analysis. MS analyses
document how well the analyses of interest are recovered from the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are
performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyze. MSDs are
considered acceptable if their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyze.
Conclusion: Most matrix spike recoveries were found to be in control. Some relative percent difference calculations are out of control This is believed
to be due to the difference in extraction efficiencies between the matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate.
Labworks
BKG
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Result
Description
MS
Result/%REC
MSD
Result/%REC
Acceptable
Range %REC
MS/MSD
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Pass or Fail
AC05824
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1U
AC06527MS, 28MSD
0.45 112% REC
0.50 125% REC
(50.0-150.0)
10.5
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05836
a-BHC
0 01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.83 104%REC
0.58 72%REC
(50.0-150.0)
35.5
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.66 83%REC
0.46 57%REC
(50.0-150.0)
35.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
b-BHC
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.54 68%REC
0.39 49%REC
(50.0-150.0)
32.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
d-BHC
0 01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.44 55%REC
0.31 38%REC
(50.0-150.0)
34.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.68 85%REC
0.47 59%REC
(50.0-150.0)
36.5
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.61 76%REC
0.42 53%REC
(50.0-150.0)
36.9
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.66 82%REC
0.47 59%REC
(50.0-150.0)
33.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.79 99%REC
0.58 73%REC
(50.0-150.0)
30.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.77 97%REC
0.54 67%REC
(50.0-150.0)
35.1
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
g-BHC
0 01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.56 73%REC
0.38 48%REC
(50.0-150.0)
38.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.68 84%REC
0.46 56%REC
(50.0-150.0)
38.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05836
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
AC06535MS, 36MSD
0.60 75%REC
0.42 52%REC
(50.0-150.0)
35.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 1
AC05864
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.63
AC06543MS, 44MSD
1.1 137%REC
1.1 137%REC
(50.0-150.0)
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05864
p,p'-DDE
0.01
1.9
AC06543MS, 44MSD
1.2 150%REC
1.0 125%REC
(50.0-150.0)
18.2
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05864
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
AC06543MS, 44MSD
0.58 73%REC
0.55 69%REC
(50.0-150.0)
5.3
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05877
PCB-1260
0.1
0.2
AC06551MS, 52MSD
0.87 108%REC
0.90 112%REC
(50.0-150.0)
3.4
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05887
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
AC06559MS, 60MSD
0.65 81%REC
0.77 96%REC
(50.0-150.0)
16.9
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05887
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
AC06559MS, 60MSD
0.64 80%REC
0.84 105%REC
(50.0-150.0)
27.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
Fail/Note 2
AC05887
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.06
AC06559MS, 60MSD
0.60 75%REC
0.69 86%REC
(50.0-150.0)
14.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
AC05887
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
AC06559MS, 60MSD
0.63 78%REC
0.64 79%REC
(50.0-150.0)
1.6
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
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Note 1: The matrix spike Decachlorobiphenylsurrogate recovery was 59% for the matrix spike duplicate. This is considered
within the control limits but the RPD calculations are out of control because the matrix spike had an extraction recovery of
DCBP of 100%.
Note 2: The matrix spike DCBP recovery was 131 % and the matrix spike duplicate was 116% These are considered in control
but the RPD calculations are out of contro for cis-Nonachlor.
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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 2000
and Recommendations for Studies in 2001
By: Don L. Dycus
Tennessee Valley Authority
Resource Stewardship
Chattanooga, TN 37402
August 2001
Introduction/Background
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs.
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns.
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others.
•	Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only. Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
•	Targeted Screening Study: If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found;
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low.
•	Intensive Study. In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provide the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies. These studies are conducted
in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish consumption
advisory being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase continues until
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the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until several years of
repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year. In the former
case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In the latter
case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a Long-Term
Monitoring Study.
• Long-Term Monitoring Study: The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase. Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs contain high levels
of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs). Some of these problems were first
documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist before this program
began. State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix A). These areas have
been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the Long-Term
Monitoring phase.
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 2000. Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TV A's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies — "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993; Fish
Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D.L. Dycus. The report
was published in July 1994 and is available from:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention: Carol Davis
1101 Market Street, CST 17B
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-7338 or FAX: (423) 751-7648 or e-mail: cadavis@tva.gov
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Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides.
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories; Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
These include:
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide: oxyfluorfen
Fish collected from selected reservoirs in 1996 and 1997 were analyzed for dioxin.
Results are provided in reports for those specific years. None of the fish collected in 2000 were
analyzed for dioxin.
All laboratory analyses on fish collected in 2000 were performed by the TVA
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory.
Summary of Results
Table 1 is a brief description of 2000 fish tissue studies. Information in this includes,
among other details, a list of reservoirs and rivers sampled, types of studies, and species
examined.
Tables 2-11 and Figures 1 and 2 contain results from the various fish tissue studies
conducted in 2000. Physical information such as length and weight for each fish is in Appendix B,
Tables B-l - B-3.
Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in tables and appendices. A
detailed list of recommendations for fish tissue studies in 2001 is in Appendix D. (Note: These
recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.)
In general, results on fish collected during 2000 were similar to previous years, except for
PCB concentrations as discussed below. Elevated levels of contaminants were observed where
they were known to exist. Also, the most commonly occurring elevated contaminants were
PCBs and mercury. Locations (regardless of study type) with PCB concentrations >0.5 |ig/g are
listed in Table 2, and locations with total mercury >0.3 ng/g are listed in Table 3. The 0.3 |ig/g
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concentration was used here because that is the concentration used by EPA in establishing water
quality criterion for methylmercury (EPA Fact Sheet "Water Quality Criterion for the Protection
ofHuman Health: Methylmercury" January 2001, EPA-823-F-01-001.)
Results for 2000 are arranged in the following tables, figures, and appendices as follows:
Summary, PCBs>0.5 fig/g:
Summary, Mercury >0.3 jj.g/g
Reservoir Screening:
Stream Screening:
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4 - Organics;
Table 5 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Table 6 - Organics;
Table 7 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Long-Term Monitoring:	Table 8 - Organics
Table 9 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in CHC
from Melton Hill Reservoir, Through 2000
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar
Reservoir, 1987 - 2000
Table 11 - Data on Individual CHC from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir in 2000
Table 12 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun 1985 - 2000
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
Figure 1 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish from Watts Bar Reservoir for Period of
Record
Figure 2 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish from Fort Loudoun Reservoir from 1985
-2000
The most notable observation in results from fish collected in 2000 was a consistent
decrease in PCB concentrations in reservoirs where elevated levels are know to occur and, hence,
are under consumption advisories. Decreases have occurred in most reservoirs during the past
several years, but those decreases have occurred at varying time periods among the reservoirs.
Substantial decreases found consistently at most locations during a single sample period
are unusual and should be viewed cautiously until verified. Verification is necessary to ensure that
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some type of systematic change in methods has not occurred. Several steps in the collection,
preparation, and analytical processes used on the fish collected in 2000 were investigated to verify
validity of sample results. Given that PCB concentrations are affected by filleting method (skin-
on/skin-ofF and inclusion/exclusion of belly-flap), fish size, and lipid content, each of these
potentially influencing factors were examined for consistency with past years. The TVA filleting
method, which includes belly-flap for all species and shin-on for all species except for catfish, was
adhered to for fish collected in 2000 exactly as in previous years; so, filleting technique could not
have been a significant factor. Information on channel catfish in the table below shows average
fish weights were similar or slightly lower in 2000 compared to recent collections (either 1998 or
1999) and that lipid content was comparable or higher in 2000, but neither of these factors were
of sufficient magnitude or consistency to have a significant influence the observed results.
Reservoir
Location
Year
Weight (gm)
Lipid (%)
PCB Cone, (ug/g)
Ft. Loudoun
TRM624
1999
1232
2.7
1.0


2000
915
1.7
0.4












Watt Bar
TRM531
1998
1587
4.7
1.2


2000
1798
5.3
0.5







TRM560
1998
978
5.2
0.6


2000
995
OO
0.4







TRM600
1998
1181
3.3
1.0


2000
944
2.2
0.2












Melton Hill
CRM 24
1998
1776
4.0
0.7


2000
1553
4.2
0.3







CRM 45
1998
1275
4.1
1.0


2000
837
8.6
0.7
Laboratory analytical procedures used in 2000 were also reviewed for consistency with
procedures used in previous years. Of the three main laboratory steps (homogenization,
extraction, and analysis), two changes to samples being analyzed for PCB were made in 2000 -
one in the homogenization step and one in the extraction step. It should be noted that both
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changes were consistent with accepted EPA procedures. As for the homogenization step, the
only change which occurred was that more tissue was used for extraction and analysis than used
previously. Prior to 2000, 20 grams of fish tissue was mixed with 12 grams of diatomaceous
earth to aid homogenization. In 2000, the same proportional mix was used but the amount of
sample used increased to 60 grams of tissue, which was mixed with 36 grams of diatomaceous
earth. This change was made to help aid in the homogenization process, which helped ensure that
the aliquot to be analyzed was representative of the entire sample. There is no reason to expect
that simply increasing the mass would have a significant affect on analytical results and testing in
the laboratory (as described in Appendix E) demonstrated this to be the case.
In the extraction step, a different extraction solvent, methylene chloride, was used
beginning in 2000, whereas hexane had been in previous years. This change was necessary
because an improved clean-up procedure was being instituted for pesticide analysis and the
laboratory decided to use the same solvent for all organic extractions. Testing in the laboratory
(as described in Appendix E) showed the change to methylene chloride did not introduce
measurable effects on PCB extraction and analysis.
There are two other important considerations which help demonstrate that laboratory
changes used on fish analyzed in 2000 did not introduce a systemic bias in PCB results. One of
these is that TVA maintains and in-house pool sample from which aliquots are dispersed and
analyzed as part of standard QA/QC procedures. The existing pool sample has been in use for
several years. Analysis of aliquots from the pool sample using 2000 methods provided results
consistent with previous years; thus indicating little if any effects were introduced by method
changes. The final step taken to ensure that method changes had not affected PCB results was
that archived material from a sampled analyzed in 1999 was returned to the laboratory and
analyzed using 2000 methods - PCB concentration based on 2000 methods were consistent with
the concentration found in 1999, again indicating laboratory changes introduced in 2000 were
inconsequential to PCB analyses.
Appendix E ("Environmental Chemistry, Quality Assurance Project Narrative, Fish Tissue
Collection 2000, Fiscal Year 2001) provides results from all QC components associated with
analyses in 2000. Changes in laboratory methods and their effects on results are also described in
detail.
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Given that the decreases in PCB concentrations were consistent and substantial, at least at
some sites, study design for 2001 was developed to ensure that catfish from these three reservoirs
were collected again in an attempt to further understand the 2000 results. TVA will collect and
analyze catfish from Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar Reservoirs, whereas, the Office of
Environmental Protection of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as part of their Environmental
Surveillance program will collect catfish from Melton Hill Reservoir in 2001.
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Table 1. Reservoirs and Streams Included in Fish Tissue Studies in 2000.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Chatuge
NC
Hiwassee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Hiwassee
NC
Hiwassee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Fontana
NC
Little Tenn. R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Watuaga
TN
Holston R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
South Holston
TN
Holston R.
No

X



CHC*, LMB
Fort Loudoun
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Melton Hill
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB
Watts Bar
TN
Tennessee R.
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB
Guntersville
AL
Tennessee R.
No

X



CHC, LMB




















Stream









Buffalo River
TN
Duck R.
No

X



CHC, SMB
Clarks River
KY
Clarks R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Duck River
TN
Duck R.
No

X



CHC, SPB
French Broad River
TN
French Broad R.
No

X



CHC, SMB
Little Tennessee R.
NC
Little Tenn. R.
No

X



CHC*, SMB
Nolichucky River
TN
French Broad R.
No

X



CHC*, SMB
Pigeon River
TN
French Broad R.
No

X



CHC, SMB
Sequatchie River
TN
Sequatchie R.
No

X



CHC, LMB
Tuckasegee River
NC
Little Tenn. R.
No

X



CHC, SMB*










* Identifies locations/species where col
ections efforts were unsuccessful.
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Table 2. Highlights of Autumn 2000 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 |J.g/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in 1998 and 1999. All Samples Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
	Location	Species	1998	1999	2000
Reservoirs
Guntersville Res.
TRM350
CHC
NSa
NSa
0.5
Ft. Loudoun Res.
TRM624
CHC
1.0b
1.0b
c
Melton Hill Res.
CRM 45
CHC
1.0
NS
0.7
Watts Bar
TRM532
CHC
1.2
NS
0.5
Streams - None
a.	NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
c.	4 of 10 individuals exceeded 0.5 ng/g with a maximum concentration of 0.8 |ig/g. Average of all 10
individuals was 0.4 ng/g.
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Table 3a. Highlights of 2000 Results from Reservoir Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0.30
M-g/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth,
and Spotted) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites Plus the Largest of
the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish Were Analyzed as Five-fish
Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
Location	Species	Ind. (gm. if individual) (Total, ug/g')
Reservoirs
Chatuge - HiRM 122
CHC
Comp.

0.30

LMB
Comp.

0.34

LMB
Ind.
1142
0.39
HiRM 122
CHC
Comp.

0.58

LMB
Comp.

0.44

LMB
Ind.
1872
0.41
Fontana - LTRM 62
CHC
Comp.

0.66
LTRM81
LMB
Comp.

0.65
LTRM 81
LMB
Ind.
2190
0.61
TuRM 3
CHC
Comp.

0.43
TuRM 3
LMB
Comp.

0.44
TuRM 3
LMB
Ind.
2896
1.1
Hiwassee - HiRM 77
CHC
Comp

0.39

LMB
Comp

0.38

LMB
Ind.
897
0.53
HiRM 85
CHC
Comp

0.53

LMB
Comp

0.32

LMB
Ind.
1394
0.50
S. Hoist on - SFHRM 51
LMB
Comp

0.31

LMB
Ind.
895
0.30
SFHRM 62
LMB
Comp

0.36

LMB
Ind.
2275
0.69
Watuaga - WRM 37
CHC
Comp

0.44

LMB
Comp

0.47

LMB
Ind.
1542
0.66
WRM45
CHC
Comp

0.47

LMB
Comp

0.57

LMB
Ind.
2464
0.54
Watts Bar - TRM 560
LMB
Ind.
2147
0.39
TRM600
LMB
Ind.
1727
0.33
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Table 3b. Highlights of 2000 Results from Stream Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0.30
(ig/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth,
and Spotted) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites Plus the Largest of
the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish Were Analyzed as Five-fish
Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
Location	Species	Ind. (em. if individuals (Total, ug/e")
Streams
Buffalo R. - BuRM 17 CHC	Comp.	0.30
SMB	Comp.	0.46
SMB	Ind.	701 0.84
Clarks R. - C1RM 10 LMB	Comp.	0.48
LMB	Ind.	1056 0.52
DuckR.-DRM26 SPB	Ind.	798 0.39
L'Tenn R. - LTRM 95 SMB	Comp.	0.34
SMB	Ind.	443 0.44
Note: Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.
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Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected E :ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2000 For Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 2000
Spec.	^LIPIDS MI REX
CHC	3.1	<0.008
CHC	1.0	<0.008
CHC	1.3	<0.008
CHC	5.6	<0.008
CHC	5.3	<0.008
CHC	11.0	<0.008
CHC	10.0	<0.008
CHC	7.6	<0.008
CHC	3.1	<0.008
CHC	3.3	<0.008
CHC	4.2	<0.008
CHC	8.6	<0.008
CHC	9.2	<0.008
CHC	5.5	<0.008
CHC	6.2	<0.008
CHC	5.3	<0.008
CHC	5.8	<0.008
CHC	2.2	<0.008
XAPH	HEPTA	ALDRIN
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.1	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	0.03
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
<0.5	<0.01	<0.01
BENZ	DDT	DIELD
0.02	0.02	<0.01
<0.01	0.01	<0.01
<0.01	0.02	<0.01
0.02	0.03 <0.01
0.02	0.05 <0.01
0.05	<0.01
<0.01	C 0.0 I	<0.01
<0.01	0.03	<0.01
0.07	0.01	<0.01
0.02	0.03	<0.01
<0.01	0.02	<0.01
0.06	0.02	<0.01
0.07	0.04	<0.01
0.03	0.06	<0.01
0.03	0.07	<0.01
0.04	0.04	<0.01
0.01	0.04	<0.01
<0.01	0.03	<0.01
ENDO ENDRIN	CHLOR
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	0.03
0.02	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	0.01
<0.01	<0.01	0.06
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
0.02	<0.01	0.04
0.02	<0.01	0.01
<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
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TqMU v.
Concentrations
(ug/g)
of"
Selected Pesticides and
PCBs in Composited
Fish


Fillets
Collected in
2000
For
Reservoir
Screening
Studies.







For
Calendar Year :2000



Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS CARBOPHENOTHION
OXYFLUORFEN
CHATUGE










HIW 122
CHC
3.1
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.01
SHO 1. 0
CHC
1.0
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
FONTANA










LTE 62.0
CHC
1.3
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
LTE 81.0
CHC
5.6
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
TUC 3.0
CHC
5.3
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
GUNTERSVILLE










TEN 350
CHC
11.0
<0. 05

<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.01
TEN 375
CHC
10.0
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
TEN 424
CHC
7.6
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 01
HIWASSEE










HIW 77.0
CHC
3.1
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0.01
HIW 85.0
CHC
3.3
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
MELTON HILL










CLI 24.0
CHC
4.2
<0.05

<0.05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.01
CLI 45.0
CHC
8.6
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.01
SOUTH HOLSTON










SFH 62.0
CHC
9.2
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
WATAUGA










WAT 37.0
CHC
5.5
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.01
WAT 45.0
CHC
6.2
<0.05

<0.05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
WATTS BAR










TEN 532
CHC
5.3
<0.05

<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.01
TEN 560
CHC
5.8
<0. 05

<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 01
TEN 600
CHC
2.2
<0. 05

<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 01
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Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Comp ed Fish Fillets Collected
in 2000 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year ;2000
Collection Site	Species LABID	As Cd Pb	Hg	Se
CHATUGE
HIW 122	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.30	<0.2
HIW 122	LMB	0.34
HIW 122	LMB*	0.39
SHO 1.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.58	<0.2
SHO 1.0	LMB	0.4 4
SHO 1.0	LMB*"	0.41
FONTANA
LTE
62 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
O
o
LP
<
0.02
0. 66
<0.2
LTE
62. 0
LMB





0.26

LTE
62 . 0
LMB*





0.28

LTE
81. 0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0 . 02
0.26
<0.2
LTE
81. 0
LMB





0. 65

LTE
81.0
LMB*





0. 61

TUC
3.0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.43
<0.2
TUC
3.0
LMB





0.44

TUC
3.0
LMB*





1.11

-UNTERSVILLE








TEN
350
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
350
LMB





<0.10

TEN
350
LMB*





0. 12

TEN
375
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
375
LMB





<0.10

TEN
375
LMB*





<0.10

TEN
424
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
424
LMB





0.11

TEN
424
LMB





0.14

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'fittU.T. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
"*"n 2000 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year s2000
Collection Site
HIWASSEE
HIW 77.0
HIW 77.0
HIW 77.0
HIW 85.0
HIW 85.0
HIW 85.0
MELTON HILL
CLI 24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
SOUTH	HOLSTON
S FH	51.0
SFH	51.0
SFH	62.0
SFH	62.0
SFH	62.0
WATAUGA
WAT	37.0
WAT	37.0
WAT	37.0
WAT	4 5.0
WAT	4 5.0
WAT	45. a*
Species LABID
CHC
LMB
LMB*
CHC
LMB
LMB*
CHC
LMB
LMB*"
CHC
LMB
LMB*"
LMB
LMB*
CHC
LMB
LMB*"
CHC
LMB
LMB*
CHC
LMB
LMB*
As
Cd
Pb
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02
Hg
0.39
0.38
0.53
0. 53
0.32
0. 50
0.12
0.13
0.14
<0.10
0.14
0.24
0.31
0. 30
0.12
0.36
0. 69
0.44
0.47
0. 66
0.47
0.57
0.54
Se
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
-------
Tatih
cowV.
:oncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Compl ed Fish Fillets Collected
in 2000 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 2000
Collection Site	Species LAB ID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg	Se
WATTS BAR
CLI
22 . 0
LMB





0.22

CLI
22.0
LMB*





0.24

TEN
532
CHC
<0. 10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
0.10
<0.2
TEN
532
LMB





0.16

TEN
532
LMB*





0. 18

TEN
560
CHC
A
O
}—*
O
<
0.05
<
0.02
0.15
<0.2
TEN
560
LMB





0. 17

TEN
560
LMB*





0 . 39

TEN
600
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.20
<0.2
TEN
600
LMB





0.21

TEN
600
LMB*





0.33

*	U»~5«#+	t«/v c+vrpoS''}*- •
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X«-t>(e6. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 2000 For Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 2000
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MI REX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD
ENDO
ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
DICOFOL
BUF
17.0
CHC
1.2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
xfO.Ol
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0.4
<0.01
CLA
10. 0
CHC
4.0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 02
0. 02
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0.01
DUC
26.0
CHC
4.3
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.010
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.1
<0. 01
FRE
77 . 0
CHC
2.0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.05
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 02
<0.1
<0. 01
PIG
7 . 0
CHC
6.3
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0.04
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.1
<0.01
SEQ
6.0
CHC
2.2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0. 01
TUC
13.0
CHC
5.6
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 02
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 03
0.4
<0. 01
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"1 6. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected ] Lcides and PCBs in Composited Fish
cjd^.	Fillets Collected in 2000 For Stretuir screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 2000
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSRAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHION
OXYFLUORFEN
BUF
17.0
CHC
1.2
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0.01
CLA
10.0
CHC
4 . 0
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 01
DUC
26.0
CHC
4.3
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 01
FRE
77.0
CHC
2.0
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.0 5
<0. 05
m
o
o
V
<0. 05
A
O
O
PIG
7.0
CHC
6.3
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.01
SEQ
6.0
CHC
2.2
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0.01
TUC
13. 0
CHC
5.6
m
o
o
V
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0.05
<0. 01
-------
"T&Wt-	Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 2000 for Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 2000
Collection Site Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg	Se
BUF	17.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.30	<0.2
BUF	17.0	SMB	0.4 6
BUF	17.0	SMB*	0.84
CLA	10.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.22	<0.2
CLA	10.0	LMB	0.4 8
CLA	10.0	LMB*"	0.52
DUC	26.0	CHC	<0.10 <0.05 <0.02	0.15	<0.2
DUC	26.0	SPB	0.29
DUC	26.0	SPB*	0.39
FRE	77.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.19	<0.2
FRE	77.0	SMB	0.31
FRE	77.0	SMB*	0.28
LTE	95.0	SMB	0.34
LTE	95.0	SMB*	0.44
NOL	10.0	SMB	0.11
NOL	10.0	SMB*	<0.10
PIG	7.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.19	<0.2
PIG	7.0	SMB	0.25
PIG	7.0	SMB*	0.21
SEQ	6.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	<0.10	<0.2
SEQ	6.0	LMB	0.24
SEQ	6.0	LMB*	0.25
TUC	13.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.23	<0.2
e p>r<-S"«. VC^J I	cQ I a. I ^	C.O ttX i "f"e
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T\ ?.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected	sides and PCBs in Individual Fish
Fillets Collected in 2000 For Long '	 Studies.
For Calendar Year :2000
Collection Site Spec. ^LIPIDS MI REX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
FORT LOUDOUN
TEN
624
CHC
1.5
o
o
0. 01
0.3
TEN
624
CHC
0.2
0.04
<0. 01
0.8
TEN
624
CHC
1. 6
0. 04
<0.01
0.6
TEN
624
CHC
0.8
0. 05
0.03
0.6
TEN
624
CHC
2 . 5
0.04
<0.01
0.6
TEN
624
CHC
2.1
0.02
<0.01
0.4
TEN
624
CHC
1.2
0.01
<0.01
<0.1
TEN
624
CHC
0.3
<0.010
<0.01
<0.1
TEN
624
CHC
5.4
0. 02
<0.01
0.3
TEN
624
CHC
1. 5
0.02
0.01
0.3
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Table 9. Summary of PCB Concentrations (jj.g/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Melton Hill Reservoir Through 2000
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gm)
Mean
Weight (gm)
Mean
Lipid (%)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1987
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
148-1265
562
7.6
NA
1.2

CRM 39
5 (comp.)
413-851
624
4.8
NA
2.0
1988
CRM 24
10
406-6118
1774
3.8
0.1-1.6
0.5

CRM 39






1989
CRM 23/24*
8
401-1695
840
3.6
0.1-0.6
0.3

CRM 39
NS






CRM 51
8
419-4051
1917
7.1
0.1-2.9
0.8
1990
CRM 23/24*
8
409-2358
1037
0.6
0.01-0.08(1.3)*
0.3 (0.5)*

CRM 39
7
495-1226
741
5.3
0.1-1.3
0.7

CRM 51
8
603-1697
1105
7.9
0.1-4.4
1.2
1991
CRM 23/24*
8
406-2031
871
3.3
0.1-0.9
0.3

CRM 39
10
527-2581
1212
6.9
0.2-3.7
1.7

CRM 51
10
467-1436
967
8.3
0.2-12.5
1.9
1992
CRM 23/24
10
489-2571
1192
6.9
0.1-2.3
0.8

CRM 39
10
738-3981
1587
8.4
0.3-3.9
1.1

CRM 51
8
372-1130
770
8.5
0.2-0.9
0.5
1996
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
632-1873
1515
7.6
NA
1.3

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
3003-5096
3924
7.7
NA
3.1
1998
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
1597-2222
1776
4.0
NA
0.7

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
853-2287
1275
4.1
NA
1.0








2000
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
863-2457
1533
4.2
NA
0.3

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
526-1585
837
8.6
NA
0.7








* Fish collected and analyzed by ORNL; values in () are adjusted (actual PCB value X 1.5) to account for low spike recoveries in QA
samples.
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Table 10. Summary of PCB Concentrations (^ig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2000
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1987
TRM531
NS
-
-
-
-

TRM560
6-Ind.
239- 1786
1103
0.1 -4.4
1.4

TRM 600*
10-Ind.
336- 1330
757
0.4-3.1
1.5
1988
TRM 531
10-Ind.
494-4210
1763
0.1 -4.3
1.4

TRM 560
10-Ind.
411 -2765
1124
1.3-7.5
2.7

TRM 600
10-Ind.
829 - 2957
1289
0.8-4.4
2.4
1989
TRM 531 °°E
10-Ind.
320- 1695
1033
0.2-1.5
0.8

TRM 560 DOE
9-Ind.
324 - 1015
544
0.1 -0.5
0.3

TRM 600
7-Ind.
425 - 3229
1437
0.4-4.2
1.8
1990
TRM 531
10-Ind.
322-2110
700
<0.1 -2.7
0.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
282 - 1521
838
<0.1 - 1.8
0.8

TRM 600
10-Ind.
208 - 3246
912
0.3-5.8
1.6
1991
TRM 531
10-Ind.
899-2323
1342
0.8-2.9
1.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
1149 -2812
1571
o
00
-U
©
2.3

TRM 600
10-Ind.
466- 1881
967
0.5-4.4
1.4
1992
TRM 531
10-Ind.
407-4178
1514
0.3-5.6
1.7

TRM 560
10-Ind.
497 - 3563
1540
0.2-3.8
1.9

TRM 600
10-Ind.
464-2168
1018
0.4-6.2
1.9
1993
TRM 531 006
-
-
-
-


TRM 560
9-Ind.
500 - 2590
1086
0.4-2.3
1.2

TRM 600
10-Ind.
442 - 2884
931
0.1 -3.6
1.1
1994
TRM 531
1-Comp.
511 - 2338
1213
N/A
1.0

TRM 560
1-Comp.
523 - 2394
1302
N/A
1.0

TRM 600
1-Comp.
496 - 2348
958
N/A
1.0
1995
TRM 531
1-Comp.
437-2186
1260
N/A
0.8

TRM 560
1-Comp.
800- 1021
907
N/A
1.2

TRM 600
1-Comp.
626 - 2047
1251
N/A
1.5
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Table 10 Continued. Summary of PCB Concentrations (ng/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 2000
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gm)
Mean
Weight (gm)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1996
TRM 531
1-Comp.
500- 1836
1250
N/A
0.7

TRM 560
1-Comp.
1062 - 2877
2272
N/A
2.1

TRM 600
1-Comp.
714-3623
1809
N/A
1.1







1998
TRM 531
1-Comp.
936-3451
1587
N/A
1.2

TRM 560
1-Comp.
488- 1679
978
N/A
0.6

TRM 600
1-Comp.
691-2151
1181
N/A
1.0







2000
TRM 531
1-Comp.
681 -3345
1798
N/A
0.5

TRM 560
1-Comp.
477 - 2220
995
N/A
0.4

TRM 600
1-Comp.
450- 1528
944
N/A
0.2







* Some blue catfish were collected from this site rather than all channel catfish
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Table 11. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 2000 from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt
(mm)
Wt.
fgm)
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM 624
CHC 1
10/10/00
388
479
Female
1.5
0.02
0.01
0.3
TRM 624
CHC 2
10/10/00
563
1541
Male
0.2
0.04
<0.01
0.8
TRM 624
CHC 3
10/10/00
483
967
Male
1.6
0.04
<0.01
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 4
10/10/00
465
817
Male
0.8
0.05
0.03
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 5
10/31/00
452
742
Female
2.5
0.04
<0.01
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 6
10/31/00
460
989
Male
2.1
0.02
<0.01
0.4
TRM 624
CHC 7
10/31/00
483
898
Female
1.2
0.01
<0.01
<0.1
TRM 624
CHC 8
10/31/00
414
538
Male
0.3
<0.01
<0.01
<0.1
TRM 624
CHC 9
10/31/00
532
1250
Male
5.4
0.02
<0.01
0.3
TRM 624
CHC 10
10/31/00
488
924
Male
1.5
0.02
0,01
0.3
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Table 12. Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish, Carp, and White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 2000
Species/Year Location Weight Weight Mean PCB Range Mean PCB No. > 2.0 Number

(TRM)
Range (gm)
Mean (gm)
Lipids (%)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
Fish
Channel Catfish








1985
628
270-2720
834
3.9
0.2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
580-2275
1385
4.5
0.1-4.5
15
2
10
1988
628
538-1732
968
5.4
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
292-2169
1002
4.4
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
375-1720
866
2.5
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
461-2139
1049
3.3
1.4-4.6
2.5
7
10
1992
624
430-1291
679
2.7
0.1-4.2
1.8
3
9
1993
624
432-1950
1138
3.1
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
425-2676
901
2.9
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
764-2135
1327
3.3
0.8-2.7
1.5
3
10
1996
624
524-2182
1375
2.3
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
466-1897
888
2.6
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
1998
624
519-2102
978
1.8
<0.1-3.1
1.0
1
10
1999
624
579-1976
1232
2.7
0.2-2.2
1.0
1
10
2000
624
479-1541
915
1.7
<0.1-0.8
0.4
0
10
Carp








1992
651
1219-1937
1594
6.9
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White bass








1987a
628
162-180
181
3.1
b
<0.1
0
5

640
275-606
435
5.8
b
<0.1
0
5
1992
651
460-633
534
4.6
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a.	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. White bass and carp were collected from TRM 651 in 1992.
b.	Five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987. Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample.
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Figure 1 Average or Composite PCB Concentration (ug/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from
Watts Bar Resevoir, 1987 - 2000
TRM 531
TRM S80
TRM 600
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Figure 2. Average PCB Concentrations (ng/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 2000
2.6
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
1.6
0.5
TRM 624
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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
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Fish Advisory Description
Page 1 of 4
Alabama Waterways
LAHG&MOUTHi BASS
striped Bass
Fish Advisories
^ General
The State of Alabama has an abundance of clean rivers and lakes. These waters present sport fishermen with
great recreation, while providing subsistence fishermen with an abundance of good food. However, fishermen
need to understand both the benefits and the risks of their fish consumption practices. This awareness is
especially important in areas where fish consumption advisories have been issued.
The benefits of fishing are many. It provides stress-reducing recreational and outdoor activity needed for good
health. Fish are high in protein; and low in fat, cholesterol, and calories when prepared properly.
Unfortunately, certain toxic chemicals have been found in some lakes and rivers in Alabama. Some of these
chemicals can accumulate in fish. With some of the materials, higher levels of contaminants can be found in
older and/or larger fish. When chemical concentrations are elevated in fish, they can pose health risks to
people who eat them. Sampling of fish provides the information (levels of contaminants) needed for issuing
the advisories.
The advisories are developed to inform fishermen which species of fish in which water bodies may present an
elevated health hazard. They also explain the potential health hazards associated with eating certain
contaminants. Finally, the advisories tell how to reduce contamination ingestion by changing the way the fish
is prepared. The advisories are designed to provide sufficient information to permit individuals to make an
informed choice on whether or how a great a risk to take from consuming fish that may be contaminated.
Contaminants in Fish
Fish consumption advisories have been issued for chlordane, DDT, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs).
Chlordane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon frequently used as a pesticide until it was banned in
the late 1980's. Contamination problems presently exist from run off in agricultural land and
other areas where it was heavily used.
DDT is another chlorinated hydrocarbon used as a pesticide, especially against mosquitos,
during World War II. The United States permitted the commercial use of DDT in 1945. It was
a widely used pesticide until it was banned in 1972.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element and is used in a variety of products such as
barometers, thermometers, paints, and batteries, although manufacturers are seeking non-
mercury alternatives for many of these uses. Manufacturers also use mercury in the production
of chlorine, caustic soda, urethane foam, and other products. Such wide use has led to
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unintentional contamination of the environment. Mercury has also been taken up in growing
trees and vegetation. Burning of the materials, either as wood or as coal, can result in the
release of mercury into the air. A large source of this exposure route is from industries which
burn coal as fuel. Once in the environment, mercury is converted to methyl mercury, which is
the chemical form that is most hazardous to human health. In recent years, the government has
promulgated regulations to limit or ban the use of mercury in various products and industrial
processes.
PCBs constitute a class of compounds previously used in electrical capacitors and
transformers and in the pressure treatment of lumber. These uses developed because the
chemicals have good dielectric and fire resistance properties In 1979 the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) prohibited all manufacture of PCBs. However, due to the
persistence of these materials in the environment, they can be leached into waterbodies from
where fish can be exposed.
All of these chemicals tend to persist in the environment. Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs collect in fatty tissue,
while mercury collects in muscle tissue of fish. The presence of toxic contaminants in Alabama waters should
decrease due to the current regulations which ban or restrict their use. Advisory numbers should decrease as
the contaminants work their way out of the waterways.
^ Advisories
Advisories are used to help fishermen realize and reduce the potential health risks from eating contaminated
fish. When advisories are issued, fishermen can continue to catch fish and may choose to eat them; an
advisory is only a recommendation.
Advisories are based on the risk of cancer or other serious illnesses that may result from eating contaminat
fish. Regulations are based on the level of a material that produces an effect in laboratory animals; the mos..
sensitive endpoint is selected as the basis for the level of material which may be permitted into the food
supply. In other words, if a dose of a material causes cancer, but a lower dose produces birth defects or
developmental disabilities in the offspring of an animal fed the material, the regulatory limit would be based on
the lower level. A cancer risk is usually described as the number of additional cancers than might be expected
over a lifetime of consumption. Therefore, the cancer risk from eating a few fish from the area over a few
years is slight. Advisories for non-cancer causing agents are usually based on a level of a chemical below
which no adverse health effects are found, as determined in animal studies. The safe level derived from animal
studies to be is further divided by 100 or more to determine a daily level of intake that is likely to be without
risk of adverse health effects for humans. Women of childbearing age and children may be particularly
vulnerable to the effects of toxic substances. Therefore, some advisories particularly limit consumption for
these very sensitive groups.
There are two types of advisories: both are for specific fish species in defined areas of lakes and streams.
A limited consumption advisory states that women of reproductive age and children less
than 15 years old should avoid eating certain fish from these areas. Other people should limit
their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month. The size of a portion of fish
in a meal is proposed to be 8 oz. For a 70kg (1541b) individual.
A no consumption advisory recommends that everyone avoid eating the named species of
fish in the defined area.
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^ Reducing Consumption Risks
Anglers who fish in an area in which an advisory has been recommended can take actions to reduce risks from
contaminants in fish. Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs tend to adsorb to (bind with) sediments. Eating fish that
feed on the bottom of lakes and streams (catfish, carp, buffalofish or suckers) should be avoided. However, in
waterways contaminated with mercury, fish such as largemouth bass tend to store mercury in the muscle and
should be eaten less often.
A second way to limit exposure to contaminants in fish is to keep and eat smaller fish. Ingested contaminants
are not easily removed from fish. They tend to be deposited in areas such as the fat, the skin, or muscle
tissues. It's nice to bring home big fish, but the longer the exposure time to a chemical, the higher the
chemical concentration in the fish tissue. As fish grow older, they tend to develop a higher overall body fat
content. The fat is where most of the contaminants of concern are stored. Fish at the higher levels in the food
chain (e.g., bass for freshwater species, mackerel or shark for marine species) tend to bioaccumulate
contaminants. Because the diets of these more aggressive species are primarily lower fish and crustaceans,
these higher fish will consume and deposit in their own tissues those contaminants contained in the fish and
Crustaceans they eat.
Cutting away most of the fatty tissue when cleaning fish is a third way to limit exposure to toxic chemicals.
The skin, belly flap, and the fatty strip along the backbone and lateral line should be removed to reduce the
amount of contaminants in the meal.
Cooking methods provide a fourth method for reducing toxic substances in meals composed primarily of fish.
Since most of the contaminants are stored in the fat, cook the fish in a manner that allows the juices (high in
fat content) to drip away from the meat. Broiling and grilling are excellent ways to do this. Frying fish, and
putting them into soups and chowders do not remove the fat, and are not recommended.
Current Alabama Fish Advisory
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Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories
(May 2001. This list subject to change)
Water Body
County
Species
Portion
Pollutant
Type Advisory
Bay Minette Creek
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Chickasaw Creek
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire Creek
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Choccolocco
Creek
Calhoun
Talladega
All Species
Entire length of Creek from South of
Oxford, downstream to where
Choccolocco Creek flows Into
Logan Martin Lake
PCBs3
No Consumption1
Cold Creek
Swamp
Mobile
All Species
From confluence of Cold Creek with the
Mobile River west through the swamp
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Coosa River
Cherokee
Catfish
over 1 pound
Georgia state line &
Weiss Dam
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption 2
Coosa River
Calhoun
St Clair
Talladega
Catfish
over 1 pound
Between Neely Henry Dam
& Riverside, AL
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption 2
Coosa River
St Clair
Talladega
Bass: Largemouth,
Spotted, Striped
Between Riverside and Vincent,
including the Logan Martin Reservoir
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption 2
Coosa River
St Clair
Shelby
Talledega
Spotted or Striped Bass,
Catfish over 1 pound,
Crappie
Between Logan Martin Dam & the
railroad tracks crossing the Coosa
River near Vincent, AL
PCBs3
No Consumption1
Coosa River
Chilton
Coosa
Shelby
St Clair
Talladega
Striped bass,
Crappie,
Blue Catfish,
Spotted Bass
Between Logan
Martin Dam & Lay Dam
PCBs3
No Consumption1
Coosa River
St Clair
Spotted Bass
In upper Lay Reservoir approximately
two miles downstream of Logan Martin
Dam and one half mile downstream from
the Kelly Creek-Coosa River confluence
in the vicinity of Ratcliff/Elliot Island
PCBs3
Limited
Consumption 2
Coosa River
Etowah
Channel Catfish
In the Croft Ferry area of Neely Henry
Reservoir (Alabama Power Reservoir
Mile 54)
PCBs3
No Consumption1
Fish River
Baldwin
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Fowl River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
Entire river
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
over 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury4
No Consumption1
Gulf Coast
Baldwin
Mobile
King Mackerel
under 39 inches
Entire coast
Mercury4
Limited
Consumption 2
Huntsville Spring
Branch & Indian
Creek
Madison
Small Mouth Buffalo,
Bigmouth Buffalo
From Redstone
Arsenal to the
Tennessee River
DDT 3
No Consumption1
Mobile River
Mobile
Largemouth Bass
At and South of the confluence
of Cold Creek
Mercury4
Limited
Consumption 2
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
Atlantic Croaker
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
3
Chlordane
No Consumption1
Three Mile Creek
Mobile
Striped Bass,
Speckled Trout
Downstream of railroad trestle
down to one mile upstream of
confluence with Mobile River
3
Chlordane
Limited
Consumption 2
Tombigbee
River
Washington
Largemouth Bass,
Channel Catfish
Olin Basin at river mile 60.5
Mercury4
DDT3
No Consumption1
1	No consumption advisory - Everyone should avoid eating the designated species offish in the defined area.
2	Limited consumption advisory - Women of reproductive age and children less than 15 years old should avoid eating the designated
species of fish from these areas. Other people should limit their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
3	The U.S. EPA regards chlordane, DDT, and PCBs as probable human carcinogens. This indicates cancer causing ability determined in
laboratory animals but not in humans.
4Mercury is non-carcinogenic. In extremely high levels, mercury affects the nervous system, kidney and fetus.
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Guidelines for Eating Fish
from
Georgia Waters
2001 Update
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
205 Butler Street, S.E. Suite 1152
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
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For more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection Division
205 Butler Street, S.E., Suite 1152
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-4713
Wildlife Resources Division
2123 U.S. Hwy. 278, S.R.
Social Circle, GA 30279
(770)918-6418
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, Ga. 31520
(912) 264-7218
— or --
Check the DNR Web Site At: http://www.dnr.state.ga.us
For this booklet: Click on Environmental, Choose Georgia's
Environment. Go to fish consumption guidelines.
For the current Georgia 2001-2002 Freshwater and Saltwater Sport
Fishing Regulations, Click on Wildlife. Choose Fishing Regulations.
For more information on Coastal Fisheries and Regulations, Click on
Coastal. Choose Recreational Fishing.
For information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) source
reduction, reuse options, proper disposal or recycling, Click on P2AD
(Pollution Prevention Assistance), and select HHW listed topics.
To Check USBPA and USFDA for Federal Guidance on Fish Consumption
USEPA: http.7/www.epa.gov/ost/fishndvlce
USFDA: littp://vni.cfsan.fda.gov/senfond.html
Image Credits:
Covers: NOAA Historic Photo Collection, National Marine Fisheries Service; White Crappie
(Front), and Striped Bass, old species name (Back). From The Fisheries and Fisheries Industries of
the United Slates (I880's), Atlases undertaken by Deputy Commissioner George Brown Goode
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) — , Snowy F.gret (p. v), Fisherman (p. 1), Sunfish (p. 2),
Raccoon (p. 3), Yellow Bullhead (p. 4), Birds (p. 49), All Line Drawings by Robert Shallenberger,
USFWS.
Diagram of Fish Fat Areas (p. 6): Taken from U.S. EPA Brochure, Document # EPA-823-B-97-009.
Tsifole of Contents
Introduction 	 v
Arc Georgia's Fish Safe to Fat?	 l
1 low Do Georgia's Fish Compare? 	 2
How Do Fish Become Contaminated?	 2
What is Being Done?	 3
Benefits ol Fating Fish	 4
Risks of Contaminated Fish 	 S
Special Notice for Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers and Children 	 5
Guidelines to Reduce Risk	 6
Using These Guidelines	 7
Fish Consumption Guidelines 	 9
Georgia Public Lakes	 9
Georgia Rivers	 26
Georgia Fstuarine Systems	 52
Special Listings 	 54
Special Mercury Guidance on King Mackerel	 55
Index	 57
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Fish C„..—jiption Guidelines
I lie tallies loi public lakes have been sepaiaied into (wo calegoncs based on si/.e.
1'he Ins( set of hikes ate those with a sm face aiea of 500 01 muie acies The second
listing ol public lakes includes those having less than 500 acies in sm lace aiea
I hese include Geoigia DNR Public Pishing Aieas (IMvVs) and State l'aiks with
small lakes and ponds, and municipal 01 othei public fishing impoundments.
Georgia 1'iihlic Lakes 500 Acres or Larger
Lake Allalnnna	Coo\u Rivet llasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Black Ciappic
No Rcstnclions



Caip
No Resli ictions
No Restiictions
1 meal/week
PC lis
While Bass

1 mcal/weck

I'CBs
Laigemonth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Meicin y
Spoiled Bass
No Rcsliictions
1 mcal/weck

Memny
Golden Rcdlioisc

No Rcsliictions


Channel Calllsli
No Restiictions
No Rcstnclions


Lake Andrews


Cluitlahiioclie
¦ Rivet llasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - If."
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigeinoulh IJ ass

1 incal/wcck
1 nical/wcck
Mcictii y
Channel Catfish


No Resli iclions

Banks Lake


Suwannee River Basin
Species
I.ess than 12"
12 - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigemonth Bass

1 meal/month

Meiciiiy
Dluegill Sunlish
No Rcstnclions



0
Lake Blackshear
River llasin
Species
Less than 12"
12 - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigeinoulh Bass *

No Rcsliictions *
No Rcsliictions

l lathcad Cmllsli


No Resliiclions

Spotted Suckci

No Rcsliictions
No Resliiclions

* Only Laigeinoulh Bass 14 inches and longei may he legally letaincd.
Lake Blue Ridge
Tennessee River llasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
l.aigcnioulh Bass
No Rcsliictions4'
1 meal/week

Meiciiiy
Wlnlc Bass

1 meal/week

Meiciiiy
Channel Catfish

No Rcstnclions
1 meal/wcck
Meiciiiy
+ Lake Blue Ridge has no minimum sr/c on Laigeinoulh Bass
Lake Burton	Savannah River llasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigeinoulh Bass
No Resli iclions*
No Restrictions
1 mcal/weck
Meiciiiy
White Calllsli
No Rcsliictions
No Restrictions


Channel Calllsh


No Rcstnclions

Blucgill Sun fish
No Rcsliictions



* Lake Button has no minimum sr/c on Laigemonth Bass
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( fi lers' I.iikc
Ctw\a River Httsin
Species
I .ess than 12"
12" - 16"
<>n ir."
Chemical
l.aigcimuiih llass

No Rcsliiclions
No Rcsli ictions

Spoiled Hnss
No Rcsliiclions
No Rcsliiclions


Channel Catfish

No Kcsliiciions
No Rcsliiclions

Walleye

No Rcsliiclions
No Rcsliiclions

Lake Chaluyc	Tennessee River ll
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I.like llarlv	i Body, Ccoi gia/Sontli Carolina Listing Savannah Rivci llaun
Species
Less than 12"
12" - ir»"
Over 16"
Chemical
l.aigcmoutli Bass

1 mcal/montli
1 meal/month
I'CHs
I lyhi itl/Sd ipcc!
Bass
Do Not liat
Do Not liat
Do Not liat
I'Clls
Channel Catfish
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
I'Clls
liiloi 111:111011 on Main Body ((M) Downlakc of Andeisonvillc Island) piovidcd coiutesy
ol the South Caiohna Dllf'.C (Pn 1-888-849-7241) to ensuie consistency ol guidance
High Kails l ake


Ocmulaee River llasin
Species
Less (linn 12"
12" - ir."
Over If."
Cheinical
1 .aigcmouth Mass

No Kcsti ictions
1 meal/week
I'CBs
Channel Catlish
No Restrictions
No Kcsti ictions
1 meal/wcck
PCBs
Rcdeai Sunlish
No Rcstnctions



11 ylii id llass
No Kcstiictions
No Rcsti ictions
No Rcsti ictions

111ack Ciappie
No licsti ictions
No Rcsti ictions


Jackson l ake


Ocmnl^ee River Rasin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
l.aigemouih llass

No Rcsti ictions
1 mcal/wcck
Meicuiy
Channel Catlish
No Kcsti ictions
No Kcsti ictions
t meal/week
PCUs
Hlack Ciappie
No Rcstnctions



Ucdcai Sunlish
No Kcsti ictions



Lake Juliette
Oaim iver Basin
Species
Less thmi 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
1 .aigcinoulh Bass
No Kcsti ictions1.
No Rcsluclions
No Restrictions

Rcdcni Sunlish
No Rcstnctions



Bullhead species

No Restuctions


4 * Lake Juliette has no minimum size on Laigcmouth Bass
Lake Sydney Lsmicr Chattahoochee River liasin
(Chattahoochee mid Cliestatee Aims and Miiin Hotly nil Assessed
and Koinul to have coinpiinihlc residue levels of mercury )
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Stuped Buss

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mcicuiy
Spotted llass *

1 meal/wcck +
1 mcal/wcck
Meiauy
Laigcmouth Bass +

1 meal/week *
1 meal/week
Mciciu y
White Catfish

No Restrictions


Channel Catlish

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mcicuiy
Caip


1 meal/month
PCBs
Dlucgill Sunlish
No Rcstnctions



Black Ciappie
No Rcsti ictions



* Only Lnigcmouih, Spotted and Shoal Bass 14 inches and longci may he legally
letaincd
I 'like Nottely	Tennessee River Ha sin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16 "
Chemical
Laigeinoiiih Boss

1 meal/wcck
1 meal/wcck
Mcicuiy
Striped Bass


1 mcal/wcck
Mcicuiy
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Rcstnctions

Black Ciappie
No Rcsluclions



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Georgia Rivers
Please nolc that the consumption guidelines for Georgia livers aie presented 111 a
different lonriat from the lake cliatt.s. Due to the flow of liveis. Die site tested is
impoitant to the consumption guidelines. Consumption guidelines may vaiy fiom
one stielch of livei to anothei. The fish tested was the common cieel size foi the
location and species. Pieshwater livers and cieeks aie tabulated fust, followed by
listings foi Cicoigia tidal estuarinc systems.
Georgia Freshwater Rivers and Creeks
Alapahn River (Tifton to Stockton)	Suwannee River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcmouth Mass
USllwys. 82 to 84
1 meal/month
Meiciuy
Spotted Suckci
See Above
1 meal/week
Mciuny
Rcillncast Suiillsh
See Above
No Reslnctmn.s

Alapaha River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River llu\iii
Species
Site I'estcd
Recommendation
Chemical
Lnigcmouth Bass
Ncai Stnicnvillc
1 nieal/inonlh
Mciciiiy
Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/month
Mcicui y
Alapaliooehee River (Near Slate Line)
Suwannee River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Reeomiiieudation
Chemical
Bullhead
Echols County
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
Alcovy River

Oc in ii If;
ee River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Suckci
Arrowhatchee Fanns
No Rcstiictions

Chain Pickeiel
Sec Above
No Restnctions

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A llalonmi
, L'olil) County
Coosa River llasin
Species-
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Bass
Cia. llwy. 176
1 mcalAvcck
Meiciny
Alabama Hog Suckci
See Ahnve
1 meal/week
Mciany
Altaniaha River, Near llaxley and Near Jestip, (la. Altamalia River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigemoulli Bass
U S llwy 1
1 meal/weck
Meicuiy
Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
riathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
Laigcinouth Hass
U S llwys 25/84
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
Channel Cattish
See Above
No Restrictions

l-'lathead Cat 1 isli
See Above
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
Apalachec River

Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcinouth Bass
Apalaehcc Beach
1 mcal/wcek
Meicuiy
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Reslnclions

Heaver Creek (Tributary to Patsiliga Creek)
Flint River llasin
Species-
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Yellow Bullhead
Tayloi County
1 meal/month
Meicuiy
lloen Creek

Savannah River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluchead (.'huh
Rabun County
No Reslnclions

27
Rrasstown Creek

Tt
River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Northern I log Suckci
Towns County
No Reslnclions

Brier Creek (Hurke Comity)
Savannah River llasin
Species'
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcinouth Bass
Ga llwy. 56
1 nical/nioiiih
Meicuiy
Spotted Suckci
See Above
1 mealAvcck
Meicuiy
Broad River

Savannah River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
Ga Hwy 17
No Reslnclions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restiictions

Buffalo Creek

Tallapoosa River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bltiegill Smifish
Caiioll County
No Restiictions

Butternut Creek

Tennessee River llasin
Species-
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Hog Sutkei
Union County
No Restiictions

Cane Creek (Wimpy's Air Meld)
C'liallahoochee River llasin
Species
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcinouth Bass
Lumpkin County
No Rcstiiclions

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Chattahoochee River	Clmllahancliee River Hasin
(West Point Dam to Interstate 85)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
l.aigcnionih Bass
Below Dam
No Rcsiiiclions

.Spoiled Bass
See Ahovc
1 meal/week
Meicniy
i-'lai Bullhead Catfish
See Above
No Rcsiiiclions

Chattahoochee Uivcr

Chattahoochee River Basin
(Oliver Dam to Oswiclice Creek, Cliiittahoocliee County)

Species
Site Tested
Recomineiidiilion
Chemical
Laigcmmitli Bass
Below Eagle Phoenix
Dam
No Resli iclions

Channel Catfish
See Ahovc
1 meal/week
I'CBs
Cliiittahoocliee Rlvei

Chattahoochee River Hasin
(Cliattnliooclicc County to Stewart County; Oswicliee Creek to Omaha, (in.)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcmuulh Bnss
Oswichcc Cicek
No Rcsiiiclions

Spoiled Sucker
Sec Ahovc
No Resli iclions

Ciappic
See Ahovc
No Ri-Miiclions

Channel Calllsh
See Ahovc
N'n Hcmi u linns

Chattahoochee River (liarly County)
Chattahoochee River Hasin
Species
Site Tested
Itcconimeiidation
Chemical
llybnd Bass
Downslicam of Plant
Farley
No Resli iclions

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0
Clinttauoo|>a Ci cek
Tennessee River Hasin
Spt-iiis
Site listed
Recommendation
Chemical
Blticgill Siinlisli
(ia llwy 103
No Rcsiiiclions

Nnilhcm ling Stiikei
See Above
No Rcsiiiclions

Chattooga River (Northwest <>t-oi f>i:i)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
lihicgili Siinlisli
Challoogavillc
No Rcsiiiclions

Black Ciappic
See Ahove
No Rcsiiiclions

Chiikamauga Click (Last and South)
Tennessee River Hasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rock Bass
Oa llwy 2
No Restrictions

Redbicast Siinlisli
Sec Ahove
No Rcsiiiclions

/Vhickainaiiga Creek (West)
'Tennessee River Hasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Bass
Cia 1 Iwy 2
1 meal/week
Mcicui y
Rcdbieast Siinlisli
Sec Ahove
No Rcsiiiclions

Chickasawhatclu'e Creek, VVMA near Klmodel, (in. Flint River Hasin
Species
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Sin kci
Wililhle Mgm'l Aica
No Rcsiiiclions


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Coleman	Near Mouth, K:iltim <_"iunitv	Savannah Nirrr Ha\in
Species
Site Tested
Rn ouimi'iidalinM
Cliemical
Rainbow Tiotil
Ncai Talc City Rd
No Ki'sli k linns

Conasaiiga River: Near Stale l.ine; mid Ili-low Dalton Cuowi Httir /hum
Species
Site Tested
Recommend.ilmn
t hemic al
Rainbow Tionl
Upslicani Roiijili Ci
No Ri*•-!
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Jones Creek (U.S. Forest Service Rd. 28-1)
Coomi River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
UlOWl) TlOlll
Lumpkin County
No Resii ulions

Kiuchafouncc Creek (Sumter/Lee Counties)
I'linl River lltnin
Species
Site Tested
Ri'conuiH'Mdiitiou
Chemical
Laigemoulb Bass
(ia. Ilwys 49 lo 118
1 meal/week
Meitui y
Spoiled Suckci
See Above
1 meal/week
Mcictny
Little Dry Creek (Floyd County)
Cnn\a River Bavin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
('lu'iiiical
Bluegill Sun(1 sh
Ncai Koine
No RcSllkllOIIS

Kittle ltiver (Ahove & Helow Uocky Cr., Wilkes Co.) Savannah River lla\in
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
LaigcmoutU Bass
Above Rocky Cicck
1 meal/week
Mcicuiy
Silvci Redborsc
See Above
No Resliiclions

Laigcmouth Muss
Below Rocky Cieek
1 IIIC.il/wCck
Manny
Spoiled Suckci
Sec Above
No Rcsli klions

Little River (West of Vsildosta, Lowndes County) Sinvnmu c River llasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Laigcmoutli Bass
Above Cm. Ilwy 133
1 meal/week
Mciuny
Spoiled Sucker
See Above
No Rcslni'lions

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I.illle I allapnosa Uiver	Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
l.aigemoulli Bass
US Ilwy. 27
No Resliiclions

III.uk Ci appie
See Above
No Resliiclions

Bmwn BiiIIIic.kI
See Ahove
No Resliiclions

/ Little Tennessee Km
i (Rabun County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Clieniiciil
Mixed 1 l.iss/Suii lisli
Above John Kelly Rd.
No Resliiclions

Mixed Suckci Spp
See Above
No Resliiclions

Mixed Dass/Suiilisli Species Rock Bass, Redbieasl and Giccn Sunnsli
Mixed Suckei Species Black Rcdhoisc, Slnpcd Jumpiock and Noillicin Hog Suckci
Middle Omnec River (Ahove and Below Alliens, Cliirkc Co.) Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
lU'commeiulalion
Chemical
Redbieasl Sunlish
U S Ilwy 29, (Above)
No Resliiclions

Spoiled Sui kei
See Above
No Resliiclions

Silvci Redlioise
Below Itaibci Cicek
No Resli iclions

Mill Creek (Whillicld County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Silo Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Suckci
Neai Oallnn
No Resliiclions

Redbieasl Suiifisli
See Above
No Resliiclions

Moccasin Creek (Luke KmIon Hatchery)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site 'Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Tioul
DNR llalcbeiy
No Resliiclions

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STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Gil Lawson, 502-
564-G786
Fish Consumption Notice Issued
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 11, 2000) - Three state agencies are issuing a fish
consumption notice because of low levels of organic mercury found in samples offish from
Kentucky waters.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, Department for Environmental Protection
and the Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources report that certain larger, older freshwater
fish may contain very low levels of organic mercury. Women of childbearing age and
children 6 years and younger should eat no more than one meal per week of these
freshwater fish. All others are not included in this consumption notice.
The notice is based on tests conducted by the Department for Environmental
Protection on fish taken from waters around the state. The three agencies reviewed the
results of the tests and concluded that a consumption notice was warranted. Testing offish
will continue and the three agencies will monitor the levels of mercury.
This is not an emergency as organic mercury occurs naturally in the
environment and does not affect swimmers, skiers or boaters. Fish
accumulate these low levels of mercury by eating plankton and other small
aquatic creatures. None of the fish sampled exceeded the Food and Drug Administration
action levels for commercial fish sold to grocery stores and restaurants. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, however, uses an action level that is nearly 10 times more
sensitive. Since federal agencies use such different action levels the Kentucky Department
for Public Health wants to make the public aware that the longer a fish lives the more likely it
is it have these very low levels, according to Dr. Rice Leach, the commissioner for public
health. The notice is intended to provide information to the public regarding a health issue.
It is also common for some of the fish found in Kentucky's border states to have these
levels. The Department for Public Health has no reports of any human mercury toxicity or
disease caused by the consumption of freshwater fish.
Leach noted that there are benefits to eating fish as part of a healthy diet. This
announcement should not cause adults and older children who eat fish as part of a healthy
diet to make any major changes.
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Many folks enjoy fishing in North Carolina's waters. They also enjoy eating
their catch, and fish is a healthy, low-fat source of protein. The NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) routinely
monitors water quality and fish tissue for potential problems. The vast
majority of North Carolina's waters don't have problems, and fish from them
are safe to eat and enjoy.
There are a few areas in the state where fish contain high levels of
contaminants that could potentially harm people. The NC Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues fish consumption advisories for
those spots - telling people to either limit consumption or avoid eating
certain kinds of fish. Pregnant women and children are often more
susceptible to developing problems as a result of contact with contaminants;
that's why advisories are often more stringent for pregnant women and
children.
These advisories aren't permanent. DENR continues to test water and fish
from these areas. As conditions change, advisories will be modified or
removed. Thanks to improved environmental protection, several North
Carolina advisories have been lifted or modified.
You can get information about the location and cause of current fish
consumption advisories and other information about fish consumption
advisories from this website.
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CURRENT FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
•Quick navigation:	_____________
j Walters
Lake
Albemarle Sound from Bull Bay to Harvey Point; West topaouth of the
RoanokSvRiver and to the mouth of the Chowan Rivej^kTthe U.S.
Highway I^B^idge (Perquimans, Chowan, Berti^^ashington, and
Tyrrell Countie^K.^
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 3/91
Advisory	\
Fish in the Albemar^oound may contain Ibw levels of dioxins.
Consumption oH&h should be limited to two rn^als per person per
month. Children and pregnant or nursing womeivshould not consume
any fish from the Albemarle Sound. Herring, shellfish and shad
(including roe) are not covered by this health advisory>consumption of
these^tnree fish species is not considered a health risk. Swimming,
boating, and other recreational activities present no health risks and
are not affected by this advisory.
Site
^Roqnoke River from the U. S. Hwy 17 bridge near Williamson to
moutFr^jfAJbemarle Sound (Martin, Bertie, and W£8ffington Counties)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 8/90
Advisory	X.
Fish in the Ro^Ftdke River may contain lowS^vels of dioxins.
Consumptiarfof fish should be limited to two me^ls per person per
montlyChildren and pregnant or nursing women shquld not consume
anywi from the Roanoke River. Herring, shellfish, absjshad
including roe) are not covered by this health advisory; Consumption of
/ these three fish species is not considered a health risk. Swimming,
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Current Fish Consumption Advisories in North Carolina
Site
-Ledbetter Lake. Entire lake. (Richmond Cotinty)
Pollutant - Mercur
Date -10/5/94
Advisory
Laroemouttf bass in Ledbetter Lake contaTh-biaher than normal levels
ofmeretirv. Consumption of larqemouth bass should be limited to no
moc^than two meals per person per month. Wom^ryof childbearino
ade and children should eat no larqemouth bass takeh from this area
/until further notice.
Bla^k-Lake or Bay Tree Lake. Entire laks^-fBladen County)
Pollutant - Mercury
Date-10/5/94
Advisory
Largefhouth bass and bowfin in Bay Tree or BlabkLake contain higher
an normal levels of mercury. Larqemouth bass anfcKbowfin taken from
"this lake should not be eaten.
PlrTStpsXake. Entire lake. (Washington and^FVfrell Counties)
Pollutant - Mercury
Date-6/11/96
Advisory
Largemoutlfbass and bowfin (or blacfcfish) in Phelps Lake contain
hioher^Han normal levels of mercury. Consumption of bass and
blag^fish should be limited to no more than'two meals per person per
onth. Women of childbearinq age and children should eat no bass or
blackfish taken from this area until further notice-
Site
Walters Lake/Waterville Reservoir. (Haywood County)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date - 8/01
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Current Fish Consumption Advisories in North Carolina
Advisory
Carp in Walters Lake (also known as Waterville Reservoir) may
contain low levels of dioxins. Women of childbearino age and childrer\
should eat no carp taken from this area until further notice. For all
others, consumption of carp should be limited to no more than one
meal per month. Swimming, boating, and other recreational activities
are not affected bv this advisory.
Pollutant - Mercury
Date - 6/12/97
Advisory
Some bowfin (or blackfisfi) sampled across the state have been found
to contain potentiallvijnsafe levels bf mercury. Based on these
findings, consumption of bowfin cauolkin North Carolina should be
limited to ncMliore than two meals per person per month. Children,
preonant^/omen and women of childbearihci age should not eat bowfin
collected in North Carolina. Swimming. boatiHo. and other recreational
aeffvities are not affected bv this advisory?
Sittt.
Statewide
Pollutant - Mercury
Date - 3/23/00
Advisory
Large kino mackerel have beerffounft-to contain potentially unsafe
levels of mercury. Based oprfhese findinbs kino mackerel larger than
39 inches should not be^5onsumed. King mackerel less than 33 inches
is safe to eat.
People shoulcHimit their consumption of kino mackerel between 33
and 39 inches. Children twelve and younger and womerfrof
childbeaffng age should eat no more than one 8-ounce ponton a
mootfT. All other adults should eat no more than four 8-ounce portions
a'month.
Site
South River (locat
counties)-^-^
^-Sampson. Cumberland and Bladen
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THE STATUS OF
WATER QUALITY IN TENNESSEE
YEAR 2000 305(b) REPORT
Division of Water Pollution Control
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
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REDUCING RISKS FROM CONSUMPTION
OF CONTAMINATED FISH
The best way to protect the health of you and your family is by following the advice
provided by the Department of Environment and Conservation. Cancer risk is
accumulated over a lifetime of exposure to a contaminant. For that reason, eating an
occasional fish, even from an area with a fishing advisory, will not measurably increase
your cancer risk.
At greatest risk are people who eat contaminated fish from an area for a number of years,
such as recreational or subsistence fishermen; or groups more sensitive to contaminants
such as infants and persons with a previous occupational exposure to the particular
contaminant. Studies have shown that contaminants can cross the placental barrier in
pregnant women and enter the baby's body, increasing the risk of developmental
problems. These substances also concentrate in breast milk.
The Division's goal in issuing fishing advisories is to provide the information necessary
for people to make informed choices about their health. People concerned about their
health will likely choose to eat fish from uncontaminated sites.
If you choose to eat fish in areas with elevated contaminant levels, here is some advice
on how to reduce this risk:
•	Throw back the big ones. Smaller fish generally have lower concentrations of
contaminants.
•	Avoid fatty fish. Organic carcinogens such as DDT, PCBs, and dioxin accumulate in
fatty tissue. (In contrast however, mercury tends to accumulate in muscle tissue.)
Large carp and catfish tend to be fattier than gamefish. Additionally, the lifestyles of
carp, sucker, buffalo, and catfish tend to associate them with the sediments-where
contaminants also concentrate.
•	Broil or grill your fish. These cooking techniques allow the fat to drip away. Frying
seals the fat and contaminants into the food.
•	If the pollutant is PCBs, dioxin, chlordane or other organic contaminants, clean
your catch so that fatty tissue is discarded. (Remember, this technique may not
provide protection for mercury, which tends to accumulate in muscle tissue.)
•	If the pollutant is mercury (North Fork Holston or East Fork Poplar Creek) the
best plan is to avoid eating the fish. It is especially important that children not eat
fish contaminated with mercury. Developmental problems in children have been
noted in association with elevated mercury levels in various parts of the world.
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ALv.oORIES IN TENNESSEE
(September, 2000. This list subject to revision.
For additional information: www.state.tn.us.environment/wpc/advisory)
West Tennessee
STREAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POI 1 IIT ANT
COMMENTS





Loosahatchie
River
Shelby
Mile 0.0 - 20.9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
All varieties of fish should not be consumed.
Wolf River
Shelby
Mile 0.0-18.9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
All varieties of fish should not be consumed
Mississippi River
Shelby
MS line to mile
745 (below
Meeham-Shelby
State Park)
Chlordane,
Other Organics
All varieties of fish should not be consumed.
Commercial fishing prohibited by
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
McKellar Lake
Shelby
Entirety
Chlordane,
Other Organics
All varieties of fish should not be consumed.
Nonconnah Creek
Shelby
Mile 0.0 to 1.8
Chlordane,
Other Organics
All varieties of fish should not be consumed.
Advisory ends at Horn Lake Road bridge.
Middle Tennessee
STRFAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POI 1 UTANT
COMMENTS
Woods Reservoir
Franklin
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES (continued from previous page)
East Tennessee
STREAM
ooiintv
PORTION
POLLUTANT
nOMMFNTfi





Fort Loudoun
Reservoir
Loudon,
Knox, Blount
Entirety (46
miles)
PCBs
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited by
TWRA. Catfish, largemouth bass over two
pounds, or any largemouth bass from the Little
River embayment should not be consumed.
Tellico Lake
Loudon
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Melton Hill
Reservoir
Knox,
Anderson
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Watts Bar
Reservoir
Watts Bar
Reservoir
Roane,
Meigs,
Rhea,
Loudon
Roane,
Anderson
Tennessee River
portion
Clinch River arm
PCBs
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, & hybrid striped bass-white
bass should not be consumed. Precautionary
advisory* for whitebass, sauger, carp, smallmouth
buffalo and largemouth bass.
Striped bass should not be consumed.
Precautionary advisory for catfish and sauger.*
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
PCBs,
chlordane
Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish.*
Mickajack
Reservoir
Hamilton,
Marion
Entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish.*
Pigeon River
Cocke
N.C. line to
Douglas Res
Dioxin
Precautionary advisory for carp, catfish, and
redbreast sunfish.*
North Fork Holston
River
Sullivan,
Hawkins
Mile 0.0 - 6.2
Mercury
All varieties of fish should not be consumed.
Advisory goes to TN/VA line.
East Fork of
Poplar Creek incl.
Poplar Ck embavment
Anderson,
Roane
Mile 0.0-15.0
Mercury, PCBs
Fish should not be consumed. Avoid contact with
water also.
Chattanooga
Creek
Hamilton
Mouth to GA line
PCBs,
chlordane,
Fish should not be consumed. Avoid contact with
water also.
~Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the fish species named. All other
persons should limit consumption ot tne named species to one meal per month.
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FISHING RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH ADVISORIES IN EFFECT
FOR VIRGINIA RIVERS
Fishing in Virginia waters provides many benefits including food and recreational enjoyment.
Many fishermen keep, cook, and eat the fish they catch. The Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) routinely monitors fish from Virginia waters for contaminants and provides fish
tissue sample results to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for analysis. While the vast
majority of the state=s waters do not have dangerous levels of contaminants, sometimes the fish
in certain waters are found to contain potentially harmful levels of chemicals. When this happens,
the Department of Health issues fish-eating advisories for the affected bodies of water.
If fishing is restricted for a body of water, anglers may still fish these waters for sport, but are
prohibited from taking fish for human consumption. Currently, the only body of water within the
state with a fishing restriction is the North Fork of the Holston River (from Saltville to the
Virginia/Tennessee border).
A health advisory is issued when fish taken from a particular body of water are found to contain
potentially harmful levels of contaminants. Some of these contaminants are not excreted from the
human body after being consumed, but are stored in body tissue over long periods of time. The
VDH considers the health effects of eating one meal of fish taken from the
affected waters (acute effect), as well as eating fish from these waters over
long periods of time (chronic effect). A health advisory is not a prohibition,
but a warning about the contaminants present and the possible health
effects on those who consume these fish. Each advisory specifies the
location of contamination, the chemicals present, the types of fish most
affected, and the population potentially affected.
The VDH recommends the following precautions to reduce any potential harmful effects from
eating fish:
•	Eat smaller, younger fish (within legal limits). Younger fish are less likely to contain
harmful levels of contaminants than older, larger fish.
•	Remove the skin, the fat from the belly and top, and the internal organs before cooking the
fish.
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•	Bake, broil, or grill on an open rack to allow fats to drain away from the meat.
•	Discard the fats that cook out of the fish and avoid or reduce the amount of fish drippings
or broth that are used to flavor the meal.
•	Eat less deep fried fish since frying seals contaminants into the fatty tissue.
Health advisories and fishing restrictions for the Commonwealth of Virginia are listed below and
are routinely published in the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries annual fishing regulations
and publications. For general questions about fishing regulations in Virginia, please call Game
and Inland Fisheries at (804)367-1000 or visit their web site at
http ://www.dgif. state, va. us/fishing/index, cfin. If you would like to review results from fish tissue
analysis on samples taken from Virginia waters, please contact the Department of Environmental
Quality at (804)698-4113 or visit their web site by clicking on
http://www.deq.state.va.us/water/reports.html. Information related to mercury and fish
consumption provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be found by clicking
on the following address: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fishadvice/factsheet.html. The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer advisory on methyl mercury which can be found at
the following address: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/answers/2001/ans01065.html.
River and Affected
Boundaries
Contaminant
Health Advisory/Restriction
James River and its tributaries
from the fall line at Richmond to
the Hampton-Norfolk Bridge
Tunnel
Kepone
Kepone may be hazardous to your health.
A fish-eating advisory exists for those
who consume fish from these waters on a
daily basis. (7/1/88)
North Fork Holston River from
Saltville to the
Virginia/Tennessee State line
Mercury
Taking fish from these waters for human
consumption is prohibited. Fish may
contain dangerously high levels of
mercury. Catch and release of these fish
is permissible. (12/4/74)
South River from the footbridge
at E. I. Dupont Co. in
Waynesboro to the confluence
with the North River at Port
Republic.
Mercury
Fish caught in these waters may contain
mercury. Mercury may be hazardous to
your health. No fish other than trout
should be eaten from these waters.
Stocked trout have been tested and are
safe for consumption. (3/29/01)
South Fork Shenandoah River
from Port Republic to the
confluence with North Fork
Shenandoah River, North Fork
Shenandoah River from mouth
of river upstream to Riverton
Dam, Shenandoah River from
confluence of North Fork and
South Fork to Warren Power Dam
just north of Front Royal.
Mercury
Consumption of fish which contain
mercury may be hazardous to your health.
Eat no more than two meals (1/2 lb each)
of fish per month from these waters.
Women who are pregnant or may become
pregnant, nursing mothers, and young
children should not eat any fish from
these waters. (6/7/77; modified 3/29/01)
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South Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from the State Route
619 bridge near Front Royal,
North Fork Shenandoah River
downstream from Passage Creek,
Shenandoah River from the
confluence of North and South
Forks to West Virginia State line.
Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs)
Fish caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (5/17/89)
Roanoke River (Staunton River)
from the Leesville Dam
downstream (~79 miles) to the
point where a pipeline, which
intersects Route 803 in Halifax
County and Route 633 in
Charlotte County, crosses the
river.
PCBs
Striped bass, white bass, smallmouth
bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish,
and carp taken from these waters may
contain PCBs. The public is advised to eat
no more than two, eight-ounce meals of
these fish per month. Pregnant women
and young children are advised not to eat
any of these fish. (7/24/98; modified
3/26/99; 12/2/99)
Potomac River and tributaries
near Quantico . Virginia tidal
waters from the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge downstream (-33 miles) to
Brent Point at the mouth of Aquia
Creek, particularly in the areas of
Chopawamsic, Quantico, and
Powell Creeks and Quantico
Embayment.
PCBs
Channel catfish larger than 18 inches
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month. (4/19/99)
Levis a Fork River downstream
from Grundy to the Southwest
Virginia-Kentucky border (~12
miles)
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month of any fish taken from
this section of the river. (7/30/99)
Dan River in southwestern
Halifax County where the river
crosses the Virginia/North
Carolina border north of Virginia
Route 62 downstream (~42miles)
to the Kerr Reservoir at Staunton
River State Park
PCBs
Flathead and channel catfish taken from
these waters may contain PCBs. VDH
advises the public to eat no more than two
eight-ounce meals per month. Pregnant
women and young children are advised
not to eat any of these fish. (12/27/99)
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 2000
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species. Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis are
listed in successive order. In Reservoir Screening Studies (Tables B-l) and
Stream Screening Studies (Table B-2), the largest individual from each
largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite was also analyzed
separately for mercury. These fish (i.e., those analyzed separately) are
identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of these fish are
identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the same fish.
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To-tlfc. B-"/. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 2000
During 2000 for
:ction Site
:GE
FONTANA
LTE 62.0
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
LTE
62. 0
62. 0
62.0
62.0
62. 0
62.0
62.0
62. 0
62.0
62. 0
81.0
81.0
Date
Species Length(mm) Weight(g)
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
09/19/2000
10/17/2000
10/17/2000
10/17/2000
10/17/2000
09/20/2000
09/20/2000
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB"1
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
338
384
335
229
378
378
422
509
497
522
483
407
464
460
753
506
550
878
878
537
960
921
1294
825
358
1080
Sex
H±W
122
10/17/2000
CHC
545
1511
Female
HIW
122
10/17/2000
CHC
669
3209
Male
HIW
122
10/17/2000
CHC
563
1630
Male
HIW
122
10/17/2000
CHC
478
914
Female
HIW
122
10/17/2000
CHC
454
840
Male
HIW
122
10/17/2000
LMB
443
1142
Female
HIW
122
10/17/2000
LMB
389
823
Male
HIW
122
10/17/2000
LMB
417
987
Female
HIW
122
10/17/2000
LMB
423
1070
Female
HIW
122
10/17/2000
LMB
415
1007
Male
HIW
122
10/17/2000
it
LMB
443
1142
Female
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
LMB
408
1004
Male
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
LMB
492
1872
Female
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
LMB
414
988
Female
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
LMB
374
732
Female
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
LMB
409
839
Female

1.0
10/18/2000
LMB*
492
1872
Female
)
1.0
10/18/2000
CHC
516
1279
Male
irtO
1.0
10/18/2000
CHC
492
1255
Female
SHO
1.0
10/18/2000
CHC
522
1255
Female
SHO
1.0
12/05/2000
CHC
542
1220
Male
SHO
1.0
12/05/2000
CHC
568
1341
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
LABID
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CtfvcV. Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :2000
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
LTE
81.0
09/26/2000
CHC
455
776
Male
LTE
o
i-H
00
09/26/2000
CHC
475
998
Male
LTE
O
i—1
00
09/26/2000
CHC
533
1537
Male
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
518
2190
Female
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
469
1590
Female
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
419
1014
Male
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
386
807
Male
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
419
1002
Male
LTE
81.0
09/20/2000
LMB
518
2190
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB
528
2449
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB
401
1134
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB
555
2896
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB
320
454
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB
311
447
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
LMB*"
555
2896
Female
TUC
3.0
09/20/2000
CHC
666
3378
Male
TUC
3.0
09/26/2000
CHC
474
949
Male
TUC
3.0
09/26/2000
CHC
588
1822
Male
TUC
3.0
09/26/2000
CHC
605
2448
Female
TUC
3.0
09/26/2000
CHC
500
993
Female
GUNTERSVILLE





TEN
350
10/16/2000
CHC
667
3607
Male
TEN
350
11/02/2000
CHC
646
3038
Male
TEN
350
11/08/2000
CHC
580
2417
Female
TEN
350
11/08/2000
CHC
597
2341
Male
TEN
350
11/08/2000
CHC
718
5022
Female
TEN
350
10/16/2000
LMB
372
797
Female
TEN
350
11/02/2000
LMB
511
2241
Female
TEN
350
11/02/2000
LMB
455
1369
Male
TEN
350
11/02/2000
LMB
392
968
Female
TEN
350
10/16/2000
LMB
343
529
Female
TEN
350
11/02/2000
LMB*"
511
2241
Female
TEN
375
10/17/2000
LMB
368
746
Male
TEN
375
10/17/2000
LMB
360
687
Female
TEN
375
10/17/2000
LMB
358
590
Female
TEN
375
10/17/2000
LMB
345
656
Male
TEN
375
10/17/2000
LMB
327
556
Male
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Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :2000
C ection Site
b 375
Date
10/17/2000
Species
LMB*
Length(mm)
368
Weight(g)
746
Sex
Male
TEN
375
10/17/2000
CHC
715
4136
Male
TEN
375
10/17/2000
CHC
564
1840
Female
TEN
375
10/17/2000
CHC
474
1310
Female
TEN
375
10/17/2000
CHC
603
2656
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
CHC
590
2122
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
CHC
687
3562
Male
TEN
424
10/17/2000
CHC
596
1756
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
CHC
442
825
Male
TEN
424
10/17/2000
CHC
390
931
Male
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB
390
931
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB
404
1014
Male
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB
365
668
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB
329
541
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB
342
500
Female
TEN
424
10/17/2000
LMB*
404
1014
Male
HIWASSEE
77.0
11/21/2000
CHC
482
1011
Female
1
77. 0
12/06/2000
CHC
391
487
Female
HIW
77.0
12/06/2000
CHC
470
818
Male
HIW
77.0
12/06/2000
CHC
487
686
Male
HIW
77. 0
12/06/2000
CHC
419
430
Female
HIW
77. 0
10/20/2000
LMB
381
733
Female
HIW
77.0
10/20/2000
LMB
397
897
Male
HIW
77. 0
10/20/2000
LMB
398
809
Female
HIW
77. 0
10/20/2000
LMB
386
694
Male
HIW
77.0
10/20/2000
LMB
326
452
Female
HIW
77. 0
10/20/2000
LMB*"
397
897
Male
HIW
85. 0
10/20/2000
LMB
366
689
Female
HIW
85.0
10/20/2000
LMB
469
1394
Female
HIW
85.0
10/20/2000
LMB
361
511
Female
HIW
o
in
00
10/20/2000
LMB
338
457
Male
HIW
85.0
10/20/2000
LMB
325
462
Female
HIW
85. 0
10/20/2000
LMB*
469
1394
Female
HIW
85. 0
10/20/2000
CHC
548
1423
Male
r
85.0
10/20/2000
CHC
534
1247
Female
!
85.0
10/20/2000
CHC
391
479
Female
LABID
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Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :2000
Collection Site
HIW	85.0
HIW	85.0
MELTON HILL
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	24.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	4 5.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	4 5.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
CLI	45.0
SOUTH HOLSTON
SFH	51.0
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
SFH
51. 0
51.0
51.0
51. 0
51. 0
51. 0
62. 0
62.0
62. 0
62.0
Date
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/28/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
09/27/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/24/2000
10/25/2000
10/25/2000
10/25/2000
10/25/2000
Species Length(mm)
CHC
CHC
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB '
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB^
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB'
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
561
556
384
465
355
349
393
465
530
621
558
552
454
437
451
554
434
380
495
359
465
415
368
495
397
405
386
338
373
405
583
522
592
435
471
Weight(g)
1577
1167
840
1567
681
611
748
1567
1405
2457
1468
1470
863
526
821
1585
696
557
1709
622
1472
1127
700
1709
720
895
790
470
660
895
1725
1110
2095
655
1125
Sex
Male
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
LABID
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7a(tit B-t- Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2000 for
(Wi.' Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 2000
-11TCtion Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
403
950
Female
SFH
62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
364
670
Female
SFH
62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
406
990
Male
SFH
62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
372
670
Male
SFH
62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
526
2275
Female
SFH
62. 0
10/25/2000
LMB
526
2275
Female
^TAUGA





WAT
37.0
10/26/2000
LMB
427
1134
Male
WAT
37. 0
10/26/2000
LMB
445
1297
Female
WAT
37. 0
10/26/2000
LMB
454
1318
Femal e
WAT
37.0
10/26/2000
LMB
471
1542
Female
WAT
37 . 0
10/26/2000
LMB
451
1443
Male
WAT
37. 0
10/26/2000
LMB"*
471
1542
Female
WAT
37.0
10/26/2000
CHC
520
1154
Female
WAT
37.0
10/26/2000
CHC
534
1110
Male
WAT
37 . 0
10/31/2000
CHC
490
933
Male
WAT
37.0
10/31/2000
CHC
519
955
Female
r»7T\ T
45.0
10/26/2000
CHC
381
409
Female

45. 0
10/26/2000
CHC
522
1128
Female
WAT
45.0
10/26/2000
CHC
649
2154
Male
WAT
45. 0
10/26/2000
CHC
501
982
Male
WAT
45. 0
10/26/2000
LMB
512
2464
Female
WAT
45.0
10/26/2000
LMB
534
2407
Female
WAT
45.0
10/26/2000
LMB
382
819
Male
WAT
45.0
10/26/2000
LMB
376
758
Female
WAT
45. 0
10/26/2000
LMB
410
1011
Female
WAT
45.0
10/26/2000
LMB*
512
2464
Female
ATTS
BAR





CLI
22.0
10/05/2000
LMB
370
745
Male
CLI
22. 0
10/30/2000
LMB
446
1476
Female
CLI
22 . 0
10/30/2000
LMB
376
769
Female
CLI
22.0
10/30/2000
LMB
355
626
Female
CLI
22.0
10/30/2000
LMB
340
601
Female
CLI
22.0
10/30/2000
LMB*
446
1476
Female
TEN
532
10/02/2000
LMB
342
550
Female
—J
532
10/02/2000
LMB
409
1270
Female
J
532
10/02/2000
LMB
354
554
Female
Page 5
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T>sPecific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2000 for
' Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 2000
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
532
11/06/2000
LMB
468
1729
Female
TEN
532
11/06/2000
LMB
431
1221
Female
TEN
532
11/06/2000
LMB*
468
1729
Female
TEN
532
10/02/2000
CHC
425
681
Male
TEN
532
10/05/2000
CHC
571
2011
Male
TEN
532
10/05/2000
CHC
510
1094
Male
TEN
532
10/05/2000
CHC
584
1861
Male
TEN
532
10/05/2000
CHC
682
3345
Female
TEN
560
10/04/2000
CHC
585
2220
Female
TEN
560
10/04/2000
CHC
459
811
Male
TEN
560
10/04/2000
CHC
391
502
Female
TEN
560
10/26/2000
CHC
396
477
Male
TEN
560
10/31/2000
CHC
485
963
Female
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
406
1046
Male
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
446
1152
Male
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
499
2147
Male
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
343
618
Male
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
321
431
Female
TEN
560
10/03/2000
LMB
499
2147
Male
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB
323
510
Male
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB
360
677
Male
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB
488
1704
Female
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB
474
1727
Female
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB
342
565
Female
TEN
600
10/04/2000
LMB*
474
1727
Female
TEN
600
10/04/2000
CHC
535
1433
Male
TEN
600
10/04/2000
CHC
401
450
Male
TEN
600
10/25/2000
CHC
404
486
Female
TEN
600
10/25/2000
CHC
548
1528
Male
TEN
600
10/25/2000
CHC
4 65
822
Female
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Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 2000
"" :ction Site
Date
Species
Length (mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

17.0
06/26/2000
CHC
569
1810
Male
BUF
17.0
06/26/2000
CHC
410
557
Male
BUF
17.0
06/26/2000
CHC
340
335
Female
BUF
17.0
06/26/2000
CHC
350
350
Male
BUF
17.0
06/26/2000
CHC
420
504
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB
370
499
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB
258
190
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB
287
280
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB
390
701
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB
250
176
Female
BUF
17.0
09/12/2000
SMB*"
390
701
Female
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
CHC
489
1025
Female
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
CHC
422
620
Female
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
CHC
510
1407
Female
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
CHC
457
776
Male
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
CHC
410
551
Male
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
LMB
399
1056
Male

10.0
08/03/2000
LMB
368
739
Male

10.0
08/03/2000
LMB
310
470
Male
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
LMB
380
707
Female
CLA
10.0
08/03/2000
M-
LMB
399
1056
Male
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
SPB
366
798
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
SPB
335
650
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
SPB
275
330
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
SPB
240
187
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
SPB*
366
798
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
CHC
575
1735
Male
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
CHC
376
422
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
CHC
461
1131
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
CHC
485
729
Female
DUC
26.0
08/17/2000
CHC
380
418
Female
FRE
77.0
09/14/2000
CHC
452
569
Female
FRE
77.0
09/14/2000
CHC
378
365
Female
FRE
77 . 0
09/28/2000
CHC
501
937
Female
FRE
77.0
09/28/2000
CHC
448
619
Female
p
77 . 0
09/28/2000
CHC
450
720
Female

77.0
09/14/2000
SMB
305
352
Male
Page 1
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JoJsJ* S-A Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2000 for
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :2000
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
FRE
77.0
09/14/2000
SMB
295
299
Male
FRE
77.0
09/14/2000
SMB
268
234
Female
FRE
77.0
09/14/2000
SMB
293
322
Female
FRE
77.0
09/28/2000
SMB
299
384
Female
FRE
77 . 0
09/14/2000
SMB*
299
384
Female
LTE
95. 0
06/27/2000
CHC
384
436
Female
LTE
95. 0
06/27/2000
CHC
470
1032
Male
LTE
95. 0
06/27/1900
SMB
325
443
Female
LTE
95. 0
06/27/1900
SMB
285
259
Female
LTE
95 . 0
06/27/1900
SMB
264
228
Female
LTE
95.0
06/27/1900
SMB
246
167
Male
LTE
95. 0
06/27/1900
¥r
SMB
324
443
Female
NOL
10. 0
09/29/2000
SMB
259
198
Female
N0L
10. 0
09/29/2000
SMB
289
308
Female
NOL
10. 0
09/29/2000
SMB
277
297
Female
NOL
10. 0
09/29/2000
SMB
290
229
Female
NOL
10.0
09/29/2000
SMB
275
280
Female
NOL
10. 0
09/29/2000
SMB*"
289
308
Female
PIG
7.0
07/13/2000
CHC
404
516
Female
PIG
7.0
07/13/2000
CHC
494
980
Female
PIG
7.0
09/13/2000
CHC
453
980
Male
PIG
7 . 0
09/13/2000
CHC
472
919
Female
PIG
7 . 0
09/13/2000
CHC
491
1154
Female
PIG
7.0
07/13/2000
SMB
312
365
Female
PIG
7.0
09/13/2000
SMB
283
215
Female
PIG
7.0
09/13/2000
SMB
325
408
Female
PIG
7.0
09/13/2000
SMB
258
216
Female
PIG
7.0
08/14/2000
SMB
322
345
Male
PIG
7.0
07/13/2000
SMB
325
408
Female
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
LMB
279
231
Female
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
LMB
367
611
Female
SEQ
6.0
08/22/2000
LMB
325
437
Male
SEQ
6.0
08/22/2000
LMB
300
369
Male
SEQ
6.0
08/22/2000
LMB
292
321
Female
SEQ
6.0
08/22/2000
LMB*"
367
611
Female
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
CHC
420
532
Male
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
CHC
391
467
Female
Page 2
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Q-X. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2000 for
CovsA-' Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :2000
r
'1 1 1
ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
1
6.0
07/20/2000
CHC
348
305
Male
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
CHC
380
443
Female
SEQ
6.0
07/20/2000
CHC
481
941
Male
TUC
13. 0
07/14/2000
CHC
462
761
Female
TUC
13. 0
07/14/2000
CHC
247
872
Male
TUC
13.0
07/14/2000
CHC
569
1888
Female
TUC
13. 0
07/14/2000
CHC
428
728
Male
TUC
13.0
07/14/2000
CHC
408
584
Female
LABID
Page 3
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T^W^B-3 . Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 2000 for Long
Term Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 2000
1 ection Site	Date	Species Length (nun) Weight (g) Sex	LABID
LOUDOUN
-_N
624
10/10/2000
CHC
388
479
Female
TEN
624
10/10/2000
CHC
563
1541
Male
TEN
624
10/10/2000
CHC
483
967
Male
TEN
624
10/10/2000
CHC
465
817
Male
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
452
742
Female
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
460
989
Male
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
483
898
Female
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
414
538
Male
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
532
1250
Male
TEN
624
10/31/2000
CHC
488
924
Male
Page 1
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Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices
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Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
CHC — Channel catfish
LMB — Largemouth bass
SBU — Smallmouth buffalo
STB ~ Striped bass
Abbreviations with River Miles
BCM — Bear Creek Mile
-	Beech River Mile
-	Buffalo River Mile
Cedar Creek Mile
Clarks River Mile
Clinch River Mile
DRM — Duck River Mile
FBRM -- French Broad River Mile
HiRM -- Hiwassee River Mile
LTRM — Little Tennessee Rive Mile
ORM — Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM -- South Fork Holston River Mile
Tennessee River Mile
Tuckasegee River Mile
Watauga River Mile
BeRM -
BuRM -
CCM -
C1RM-
CRM -
TRM -
TuRM -
WRM --
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
BEC -- Bear Creek
BEE — Beech River
BLU — Big Sandy River
BUF — Buffalo River
CEC — Cedar Creek
CLI -- Clinch River
CLA — Clarks River
DUC — Duck River
ELK -- Elk River
EMO — Emory River
FRE — French Broad River
HIW — Hiwassee River
HOL — Holston River
LBC — Little Bear Creek
LTE — Little Tennessee River
NFH -- North Fork Holston
NOL -- Nolichucky River
NOT - Nottley River
OCO — Ocoee River
PIG — Pigeon River
POW — Powell River
SFH -- South Fork Holston River
SHO — Shooting Creek
TEN -- Tennessee River
TOC -- Toccoa River
TUC — Tuckasegee River
TUM — Tumbling Creek
WAT -- Watauga River
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Appendix D
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 2000
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FISH T3j
For Ce
Location
Resevoir
River
River
Mile Studyname
This
Year
?
Free
F ish?
Species
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R
624 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NICKAJACK
TENNESSEE R
425 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NICKAJACK
TENNESSEE R
469 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NICKAJACK
TENNESSEE R
469 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
STRIPED BASS
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R
532 LONG-TERM
YE
YES.
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R
560 LONG-TERM
YE
NO
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R
600 LONG-TERM
YE
NO
CHANNEL CATFISH
BLUE RIDGE
TOCCOA R
54.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES.
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BLUE RIDGE
TOCCOA R
54.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES.
CHANNEL CATFISH
BOONE
UATAUGA R
6.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
BOONE
WATAUGA R
6.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BOONE
S FK HOLSTON R
19.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
BOONE
S FK HOLSTON R
19.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BOONE
S FK HOLSTON R
27.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BOONE
S FK HOLSTON R
27.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FORT PATRICK
S FK HOLSTON R
9.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
FORT PATRICK
S FK HOLSTON R
9.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NORRIS
POWELL R
30.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NORRIS
POWELL R
30.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NORRIS
CLINCH R
80.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NORRIS
CLINCH R
80.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NORRIS
CLINCH R
125 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NORRIS
CLINCH R
125 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NOTTELY
NOTTELY R
24.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NOTTELY
NOTTELY R
24.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NOTTELY
NOTTELY R
31.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NOTTELY
NOTTELY R
31.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
1.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
1.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
15.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
15.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH

OCOEE R
4.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS

OCOEE R
4.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH

N FK HOLSTON R
4.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH

N FK HOLSTON R
4.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
DATE: 08/31/2001
PAGE:
PLANNING REPORT
ir Year
#
of
fish
Indv
/
Comp
2001
Person
Resp.
Disp
of
Fillets
Analyze
For
0 SO M
Date
Coll
Comp
if
Coll
Comments
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
c
C
C
c
C
c
C
C
c
c
c
C
C
c
c
c
C
C
DON DYCUS
AL BROWN
AL BROUN
DON DYCUS
AL BROUN
DON DYCUS
DON DYCUS
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROUN
AL BROWN
AL BROWN
AL BROWN
AL BROWN
AL BROWN
CHARLIE
CHARLIE
CHARLIE
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
BOTH TO LAB
BOTH TO LAB
ONE TO LAB,
N N
Y	N
Y	N
N N
Y	N
N N
Y	N
Y	N
N	N
Y	N
N	N
N	N
Y	N
N	N
Y	N
Y	N
N	N
Y	N
N	N
N N
Y	N
Y	N
N N
1
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#
Col
To
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R i ver
This
Year
FISH TISSUE PLANNING REPORT
For Calendar Year :
# I r>dv
Free
Spec i es
of
2001
Person
Disp
of
Analyze
For
Mile
Studyname
?
Fish?

f i sh
Comp
Resp.
FiI lets
0
SO
M
18.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
18.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
27.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
SPOTTED BASS
5
C
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
27.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
36.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
36.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
37.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
37.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
SPOTTED BASS
5
C
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
65.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
65.0
STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
118
STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
118
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
160
STREAM
YE
YES,
SMALLMOUTH BASS
5
c
CHARLIE
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
160
STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
CHARLIE
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
8.0
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
472
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
490
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
529
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
12.0
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
6.0
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
277
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
295
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
320
TARGETED
YE
NO
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
320
TARGETED
YE
NO
SMALLMOUTH BUFFALO
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
347
TARGETED
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
AL BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
Date
Coll
Comp
TO
TO
TO
PAGE:
2
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Appendix E
Environmental Chemistry, Quality Assurance Project Narrative,
Fish Tissue Collection 2000, Fiscal Year 2001
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Environmental
Chemistry
Quality
Assurance
Project
Narrative
Fish Tissue Collection 2000
Fiscal Year 2001
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TVA. Environmental Chemistry (Project Narrative - Fish Tissue 2000)
Laboratory: TVA Environmental Chemistry
Client: RSO&E, RES&River Quality, Don Dycus, CST 17D-C, (423)751-7322
Project: Fish Tissue Collection 2000, FY2001
Prelude: The TVA, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECHE) prepared 260 fish fillets for chemical
analysis. The laboratory received the frozen fillets in two shippments on 11/21/01 and 12/21/01.
At the laboratory the fish fillets were chopped, ground, blended, singular weighed, compositely weighed,
organically extracted, acid digested, and analyzed for a variety chemical constituents. The chemical
testing focused on PCBs, Pesticides, DDTs, Chlordane isomers, and selected metals (As, Cd, Pb, Se, Hg).
The remaining document disscusses the quality of the analyses surrounding the fish tissue testing.
A review of each quality group has been included. If there are any question pertaining to this information,
contact Scott R. McNabb at (423) 751-8874.
I.	Initial Chain-of-Custodv:
No irregularities noted.
II.	Sample Receipt:
No irregularities noted.
ill. Sample Login:
No irregularities noted.
[V. Internal Chain-of-Custodv:
No irregularities noted.
V.	Sample Preparation:
No irregularities noted.
VI.	Analytical Quality Control:
A.	CQ2 Blanks:
All acceptance criteria were met.
B.	Preparation Blanks (PB):
All acceptance criteria were met.
C.	Laboratory Control Sample (LCS):
All acceptance criteria were met.
D.	Fish Tissue Pool:
All acceptance criteria were met.
E.	Sample Replicates:
All acceptance criteria were met.
F.
Matrix Spike (MS):
All acceptance criteria were met.
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G.	Matrix Spike Duplicate (MSP):
All acceptance criteria were met.
H.	Other:
Not applicable.
VII.	Method Changes (See Section "Comparative Data")
A.	Beginning with the Fish Collection 2000, the laboratory has increased the mass of fish tissue used in the
organic preparation mixing step. In the past, a ratio of 20 grams of ground tissue was mixed with 12 grams
diatomaceous earth. Presently, the laboratory has maintained the same ratio, but with an increase of
60 grams of ground tissue mixed with 36 grams of diatomaceous earth. This change allows for improved
mixing by increasing the amount of contact the sample has with the mixing wisps. Due to the increased
amount of sample prepared, there is no remixing required for reanalysis.
B.	Beginning with the Fish Collection 2000, hexane has been replaced as the primary solvent used in the
organic extraction process. The lab now uses methylene chloride which is required for use with the new
Gel Permeation Chromatography separation cleanup process.
C.	Beginning with the Fish Collection 2000, the laboratory began using Gel Permeation Chromatography for the
removal of fats within the organic tissue extracts. These fats have always been a source of interference when
analyzing pesticides. Pesticides have been detected in this year's fish collection.
VIII.	I certify that this data package is in compliance with the terms and conditions agreed to by the client and
TVA Environmental Chemistry.
Signed:
Sco	„
Date:
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Mercury C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix.
C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were
prepared by passing neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the
mercury. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if
contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria
pertaining to the C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00841
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00849
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00857
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00865
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00873
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00881
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00889
C02BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00897
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00905
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00913
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00921
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00929
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00937
C02 BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00945
C02BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D-0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals digestion process as a
tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample
handling techniques used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered
acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
PBs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00842
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00850
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00858
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00866
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00874
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00882
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00890
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00898
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00906
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00914
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00922
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00930
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00938
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00946
PREP BLANK
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
(D - 0.10)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact mercury digestion as
the tissue samples. They are an independent source from the instrument calibration standards, and serve as a
calibration standards preparation check. LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes of interest are
recovered throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within
the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
The LCS analyzed with collection 2000 was a freeze-dried Dog fish. This LCS is in powder form and requires a
stronger, modified digestion to yield consistant recoveries greater than 95 percent. The EPA digestion used by the
laboratory normally yields a recovery between 80 and 94 percent on the condensed LCS.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
LCSs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
Result/%REC
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00843
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.72 80%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00851
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.40 95%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00859
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.62 100%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00867
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.74 81%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00875
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.14 89%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00883
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.25 92%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00891
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.91 84%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00899
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.71 80%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00907
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.94 85%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00915
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.82 82%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00923
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.85 83%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00931
LCS-control sample
Mercury
3.97 86%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00939
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.31 93%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00947
LCS-control sample
Mercury
4.12 89%REC
4.63
(3.61 - 5.64)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Mercury Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish the acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from
these large composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control check
from batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of interest
are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
FPSs were met.
Labworks
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00844
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.70
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00852
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.60
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00860
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.57
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00868
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.55
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00876
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.52
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00884
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.62
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00892
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.67
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00900
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.53
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00908
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.65
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
P—
AB00916
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.59
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
fl
AB00924
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.63
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
F	
AB00932
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.64
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00940
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.71
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00948
FPS-fish pool
Mercury
0.10
0.65
0.61
(0.49 - 0.73)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing
as that of it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the
entire analytical method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative
Percent Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if
their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared
with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to
the REPs were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00845
REP-AB00469
Mercury
0.10
0.84
0.85
1.2
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00853
REP-AB00475
Mercury
0.10
0.39
0.39
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00861
REP-AB00482
Mercury
0.10
0.24
0.25
4.1
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00869
REP-AB00488
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00877
REP-AB00492
Mercury
0.10
0.26
0.27
3.8
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00885
REP-AB00501
Mercury
0.10
0.16
0.17
6.1
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00893
REP-AB00506
Mercury
0.10
0.20
0.19
5.1
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00901
REP-AB00511
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00909
REP-AB00515
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00917
REP-AB00523
Mercury
0.10
0.53
0.58
9.0
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00925
REP-AB00530
Mercury
0.10
0.36
0.35
2.8
(0.0 - 11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00933
REP-AB00535
Mercury
0.10
0.47
0.44
6.6
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00941
REP-AB00543
Mercury
0.10
0.34
0.35
2.9
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00949
REP-AB00546
Mercury
0.10
0.44
0.42
4.6
(0.0-11.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Mercury Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical bat
MSs and MSDs are prepared by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery
from this addition through chemical analysis. MS analyses document how well the analytes of interest are recovered from
the fish tissue matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses were performed. MSs are considered
acceptable if their analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. MSDs are considered
acceptable if their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All mercury prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
MSs and MSDs were met.
Labworks #
BKG
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Result
Description
MS
Result/% REC
MSD
Result/% REC
Acceptable
Range %REC
MS/MSD
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Pass or Fail
AB00469
Mercury
0 10
0.84
AB00846MS, 47MSD
1.81 96%
1.75 90%
( 75.0-125)
3.4
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00475
Mercury
0.10
0.39
AB00854MS, 55MSD
1.16 77%
1.14 75%
(75.0- 125)
1.7
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00482
Mercury
0.10
0.24
AB00862MS, 63MSD
1.15 90%
1.12 87%
(75.0- 125)
2.6
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00488
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
AB00870MS, 71MSD
0.95 95%
0.98 98%
(75.0 - 125)
3.1
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00492
Mercury
0.10
0.26
AB00878MS, 79MSD
1.11 85%
1.12 86%
(75.0 - 125)
0.9
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00501
Mercury
0.10
0.16
AB00886MS, 87MSD
1.01 85%
0.97 81%
(75.0 -125)
4.0
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00506
Mercury
0.10
0.20
AB00894MS, 95MSD
1.04 85%
1.05 86%
(75.0-125)
1.0
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00511
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
AB00902MS, 03MSD
0.89 89%
0.88 88%
(75.0- 125)
1.1
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00515
Mercury
0.10
< MDL
AB00910MS, 11MSD
0.84 84%
0.88 88%
(75.0-125)
4.7
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00523
Mercury
0.10
0.53
AB00918MS, 19MSD
1.40 82%
1.34 76%
(75.0-125)
4.4
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00530
Mercury
0.10
0.36
AB00926MS, 27MSD
1.17 82%
1.18 83%
(75.0 - 125)
0.9
(0.0-11.8)

AB00535
Mercury
0.10
0.47
AB00934MS, 35MSD
1.20 76%
1.25 81%
(75.0 - 125)
2.0
(0.0-11.8)
i!
AB00543
Mercury
0.10
0.34
AB00942MS, 43MSD
1.14 79%
1.15 85%
(75.0- 125)
0.9
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
AB00546
Mercury
0.10
0.44
AB00950MS, 51MSD
1 19 77%
1.29 87%
(75.0- 125)
8.1
(0.0-11.8)
Pass
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Metals C02 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix.
C02 blanks were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were
prepared by passing neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the
metallic analytes of interest. C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are
considered acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria
pertaining to the C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00817
C02 BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00817
C02 BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00817
C02BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00817
C02 BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00825
C02BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00825
C02 BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00825
C02BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00825
C02 BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00833
C02 BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00833
C02 BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00833
C02 BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00833
C02BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Metals Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact metals digestion process as a
tissue sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample
handling techniques used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered
acceptable if contamination does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All metals prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
PBs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00818
PREP BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00818
PREP BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00818
PREP BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00818
PREP BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00826
PREP BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00826
PREP BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00826
PREP BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00826
PREP BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00834
PREP BLANK
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00834
PREP BLANK
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00834
PREP BLANK
Lead
0.02
< MDL
(D - 0.02)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00834
PREP BLANK
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
(D - 0.2)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Metals Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact metals digestions as
the tissue samples. They are independent source from the instrument calibration standards, and serve as a
calibration standards preparation check. LCSs are also used to assess how well the anaiytes of interest are
recovered throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
LCSs were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
Result
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00819
LCS-control sample
Arsenic
20.2
82%REC
24.6
(18.4-30.7)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00819
LCS-control sample
Cadmium
25.2
96%REC
26.2
(19.6-32.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00819
LCS-control sample
Lead
11.9
115%REC
13.6
(10.2-17.0)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00819
LCS-control sample
Selenium
8.0
116%REC
9.3
(7.0-11.6)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00827
LCS-control sample
Arsenic
20.0
81%REC
24.6
(18.4-30.7)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00827
LCS-control sample
Cadmium
25.2
96%REC
26.2
(19.6-32.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00827
LCS-control sample
Lead
11.0
106%REC
13.6
(10.2-17.0)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00827
LCS-control sample
Selenium
8.4
122%REC
9.3
(7.0-11.6)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00835
LCS-control sample
Arsenic
24.0
98%REC
24.6
(18.4-30.7)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00835
LCS-control sample
Cadmium
26.0
99%REC
26.2
(19.6-32.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00835
LCS-control sample
Lead
11.8
113%REC
13.6
(10.2-17.0)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00835
LCS-control sample
Selenium
8.6
125%REC
9.3
(7.0-11.6)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Metals Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from these
large composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control check from
batch to batch, as well as data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of interest are
repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical recoveries are
within the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
FPSs were met.
Labworks
Location/Description
Analysis
MOL
Result
Historical Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00820
FPS-fish pool
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00820
FPS-fish pool
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00820
FPS-fish pool
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00820
FPS-fish pool
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00828
FPS-fish pool
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00828
FPS-fish pool
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00828
FPS-fish pool
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00828
FPS-fish pool
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00836
FPS-fish pool
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg

AB00836
FPS-fish pool
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg

AB00836
FPS-fish pool
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg

AB00836
FPS-fish pool
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Metals Replicate Samples
Discussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing
as that of it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the
entire analytical method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative
Percent Difference (RPD) is determined and compared to historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if
their analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared
with each analytical batch.
Conclusion: All metals prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
REPs were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00821
REP-AB00488
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-17.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00821
REP-AB00488
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 -12.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00821
REP-AB00488
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-16.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00821
REP-AB00488
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-14.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00829
REP-AB00506
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-17.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00829
REP-AB00506
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-12.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00829
REP-AB00506
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 -16.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00829
REP-AB00506
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 -14.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00837
REP-AB00529
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-17.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00837
REP-AB00529
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-12.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00837
REP-AB00529
Lead
0.02
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 -16.8)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00837
REP-AB00529
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 -14.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Metals Matrix Spikes
Discussion: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical ba
MSs and MSDs are prepared by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery of
this addition through analysis. MS analyses document how well the analytes of interest are recovered from the fish tissue
matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their
analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. MSDs are considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All metals prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
MSs and MSDs were met.
Labworks #
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Description
MS
MSD
Acceptable
MS/MSD
Acceptable
Pass or Fail
BKG


Result

Result/% REC
Result/%REC
Range %REC
RPD
Range RPD

AB00488
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
AB00822MS, 23MSD
0.87 87%
0.97 97%
( 75.0 - 125)
11
(0.0-17.8)
Pass
AB00488
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
AB00822MS, 23MSD
0.094 94%
0.087 87%
(75.0 - 125)
77
(0.0-12.8)
Pass
AB00488
Lead
0.02
< MDL
AB00822MS, 23MSD
0.99 99%
1.06 106%
(75.0 - 125)
6.8
(0.0-16.8)
Pass
AB00488
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
AB00822MS, 23MSD
1.18 118%
1.16 116%
(75.0 -125)
1.7
(0.0-14.5)
Pass
AB00506
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
AB00830MS, 31MSD
1.11 111%
0.87 87%
(75.0-125)
24
(0.0-17.8)
Pass/Note 2
AB00506
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
AB00830MS, 31MSD
0.092 92%
0.094 94%
(75.0-125)
2.2
(0.0-12.8)
Pass
AB00506
Lead
0.02
< MDL
AB00830MS, 31MSD
0.88 88%
0.95 95%
(75.0-125)
7.6
(0.0-16.8)
Pass
AB00506
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
AB00830MS, 31MSD
1.09 109%
1.05 105%
(75.0 -125)
3.7
(0.0 -14.5)
Pass
AB00529
Arsenic
0.1
< MDL
AB00838MS, 39MSD
0.77 77%
0.79 79%
(75.0- 125)
2.5
(0.0 -17.8)
Pass
AB00529
Cadmium
0.05
< MDL
AB00838MS, 39MSD
0.085 85%
0.091 91%
(75.0 - 125)
6.8
(0.0-12.8)
Pass
AB00529
Lead
0.02
< MDL
AB00838MS, 39MSD
1.25 125%
1.13 113%
(75.0-125)
10
(0.0 -16.8)
f
AB00529
Selenium
0.2
< MDL
AB00838MS, 39MSD
1.12 112%
1.09 109%
(75.0- 125)
2.7
(0.0-14.5)

Note 1: Results in mg/Kg
Note 2: Arsenic spikes were reanalyzed several times with improved RPD duplication.
The analyst documented highest recovery in LIMS.
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Orqanics CQ2 Blanks
Discussion: Dry ice (C02) was used to freeze-harden the tissue, so it could be blended like a solid matrix. C02 blanks
were analyzed to monitor the purity of the dry ice used for tissue preparation. C02 blanks were prepared by passing
neat dry ice through the blending device. The dry ice was collected and tested for the organic analytes of interest.
C02 blanks were prepared with each analytical batch. C02 blanks are considered acceptable if contamination does
not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All organics prepared C02 blanks were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
C02 blanks were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00785
C02 BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
p,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00785
C02 BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
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AB00793
C02 BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Ri
AB00793
C02 BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Heptachior
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
p,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00793
C02 BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
poor*
AB00801
C02 BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
I
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
I
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
CO2 BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
r
-------
AB00801
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
CO2 BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00801
C02 BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(~ - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AB00809
C02 BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pl
AB00809
C02 BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
p!
AB00809
C02 BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02 BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00809
C02BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Orqanics Preparation Blanks
Discussion: Preparation blanks (PB) are method blanks that undergo the exact organic extraction process as a tissue
sample. These blanks were used to monitor the purity of the reagents, glasswares, and sample handling techniques
used in the analysis. PBs were prepared with each analytical batch. PBs are considered acceptable if contamination
does not exceed the reported method detection limit concentration.
Conclusion: All organics prepared PBs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the PBs
were met.
Labworks #
Location/Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00786
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
/>—s
D
1
o
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00786
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D- 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Endrin
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Ethion
0.05
<
MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
r
AB00794
PREP BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg

AB00794
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Mirex
0.008
<
MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDE
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
<
MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
<
MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00794
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
P—
AB00794
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
f
AB00802
PREP BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
I-
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pasj
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
<
MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
<
MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Diazinon
0.05
<
MDL
P - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
<
MDL
P - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
<
MDL
P - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Endrin
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB30802
PREP BLANK
Ethion
0.05
<
MDL
P - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB30802
PREP BLANK
g-BHC
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB33802
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB33802
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
<
MDL
P-0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB33802
PREP BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
<
MDL
P - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
<
MDL
P - 0.1)
mg/Kg
J
-------
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
p,p-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
< MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
< MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00802
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
a-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Aldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
b-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Carbophenothion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
d-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP 3LANK
Diazinon
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Dicofol (Kelthane)
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)'
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Dieldrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Disulfoton
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan I
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP 3LANK
Endosulfan II
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP 3LANK
Endrin
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP 3LANK
Ethion
0.05
< MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP 3LANK
g-BHC
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Lipids
0.1
< MDL
O
i
O
w
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Mirex
0.008
< MDL
(D - 0.008)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
o.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AB00810
PREP BLANK
P.P'-DDE
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PiP'-DDT
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
P
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1016
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
F
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1221
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1232
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1242
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1248
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1254
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
PCB-1260
0.1
<
MDL
(D - 0.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Terbufos (Counter)
0.05
<
MDL
(D - 0.05)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
Toxaphene
0.5
<
MDL
(D - 0.5)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
trans-Chlordane
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00810
PREP BLANK
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
<
MDL
(D - 0.01)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
Oraanics Lab Control Samples
Discussion: Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) are reference materials that undergo the exact orgainic
extractions as the tissue samples. They are an independent source from the instrument calibration standards,
and serve to verify the calibration standards preparation. LCSs are also used to assess how well the analytes
of interest are recovered throughout the analytical method. LCSs are considered acceptable if their analytical
recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. LCSs were prepared with each
analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared LCSs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to
the LCSs were met.	
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
Result/%REC
True Value
Acceptable Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00787
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.2 105%
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00787
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1254
0.69 86%
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
a-BHC
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Aldrin
0.23 115%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
b-BHC
0.25 125%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
d-BHC
0.25 125%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Diefdrin
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan I
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan II
0.23 115%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan sulfate
0.23 115%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endrin
0.24 120%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
g-BHC
0.23 115%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Heptachlor
0.23 115%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Heptachlor epoxide
0.24 120%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.2 105%
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00795
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1254
0.77 96%
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00803
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
cis-Chlordane
0.84 105%
0.80
(0.60- 1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00803
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
cis-Nonachlor
0.87 109%
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00803
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.4 110%
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00803
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
trans-Chlordane
0.86 108%
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00803
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
trans-Nonachlor
0.84 105%
0.80
(0.60-1.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
a-BHC
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Aldrin
0.17 85%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
b-BHC
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
d-BHC
0.25 125%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Dieldrin
0.21 105%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan I
0.20 100%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan II
0.20 100%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endosulfan sulfate
0.19 95%
0.20
(0 15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Endrin
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
g-BHC
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Heptachlor
0.20 100%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Heptachlor epoxide
0.22 110%
0.20
(0.15-0.25)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
Lipids
4.3 108%
4.0
(3.6-4.4)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00811
LCS-CONTROL SAMPLE
PCB-1254
0.40 100%
0.40
(0.30-0.50)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Orqanics Fish Pool Samples
Discussion: Spare fish tissue from previous fish collections are blended into large composites. These large
composites are repeatedly analyzed for the project analytes. Historical trending of the analytical data is used to
establish an acceptable range for each parameter. Fish Pool Samples (FPS) are tissue samples analyzed from
these large composites of fish. FPSs serve as a connecting link that establishes an historical quality control
check from batch to batch, as well for data from year to year. FPSs are used to assess how well the analytes of
interest are repeatedly recovered from the tissue matrix. FPSs are considered acceptable if their analytical
recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. FPSs were prepared with each
analytical batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared FPSs were determined acceptable. With the exclusion of various pesticides,
all quality control criteria pertaining to FPSs were met. This year pesticides were detected in several FPSs. Due
to the use of an improved cleanup process (GPC), that allows for the removal of interfereing fats, low detection
of pestidcides were observed. This detection of pesticides did not agree with the historical limits, thus causing
failure. New data will be gathered, and new limits will be established for future work.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Historical
Value
Acceptable
Range
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
16
15.3
(11.5-19.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.03
0.03
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
Interference
0.02
(D - 0.06)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.22
0.13
(D - 0.30)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.17
0.08
(D - 0.24)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
1.10
1.10
(D - 2.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.24
1.20
(D - 2.40)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.05
0.03
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00788
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachior
0.01
0.12
0.02
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
b-BHC
0.01
0.10NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
d-BHC
0.01
0.05NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL),
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pas
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Dicofol
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pas
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan 1
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.03
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Fail
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Endrin
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
15
15.3
(11.5-19.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Mirex
0.01
0.008U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDE
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.02
(D - 0.06)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PiP'-DDE
0.01
0.18
0.13
(D - 0.30)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
P.P'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.08
(D - 0.24)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pas®
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pa,
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pas.
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
1.00
1.10
(D - 2.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.20
1.20
(D - 2.40)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.03
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00796
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.02
0.02
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
b-BHC
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01 u
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
d-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.06NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Fsi
-------
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.09NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor
0.01
0.06
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Fail
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
17
15.3
(11.5-19.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Mirex
0.01
0.008U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDD
0.01
0.03
0.02
(D - 0.06)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
P.P'-DDE
0.01
0.23
0.13
(D - 0.30)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.09NC
0.08
(D - 0.24)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0 1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
1.49
1.10
(D - 2.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.27
1.20
(D - 2.40)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.04
0.03
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00804
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01
0.02
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Aldrin
0.01
0.02
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Fail
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
b-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
d-BHC
0.01
0.04
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Fail
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Dicofol
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Dieldrin
0.01
0.05NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.05NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor
0.01
0.06NC
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
-------
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Lipids
0.1
14
15.3
(11.5-19.1)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Mirex
0.01
0.008U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Paa
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pas
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
o.p'-DDT
0.01
Interference
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxychlordane
0.01
0.01U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01 U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.02
0.02
(D - 0.06)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
P.P'-DDE
0.01
0.02
0.13
(D - 0.30)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.02
0.08
(D - 0.24)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1254
0.1
0.80
1.10
(D - 2.00)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
PCB-1260
0.1
1.00
1.20
(D - 2.40)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
< MDL
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.03
(D - < MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00812
FPS-FISH POOL
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.02
(D-< MDL)
mg/Kg
Pass
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¦Qraanics Replicate Samples
scussion: Replicate Samples (REP) are samples that have undergone the same analytical duplicate testing as that
of it's native (background) sample. Two aliquots from same tissue sample are processed through the entire analytical
method. The data is compared for a measure of precision between the two analyses. Relative Percent Difference
(RPD) is determined and compared to a historical ranges. REPs are considered acceptable if their analytical
duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. REPs were prepared with each analytical
batch.
Conclusion: All organics prepared REPs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the REPs
were met.
Labworks #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result 1
Result 2
RPD
Acceptable Range RPD
Units
Pass or Fail
AB00789
REP-AB00465
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00789
REP-AB00465
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00789
REP-AB00465
Lipids
0.1
5.4
5.0
7.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01 U
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00789
REP-AB00465
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00789
REP-AB00465
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
P.P'-DDE
0.01
0.02
0.03
40.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
100789
REP-AB00465
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
100789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
. .J00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1 K
0.1 K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1 U
0.1 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1254
0.1
0.10
0.18
57.1
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
AB00789
REP-AB00465
PCB-1260
0.1
0.20
0.22
9.5
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00789
REP-AB00465
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
b-BHC
0.01
0.06NC
0.02
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00797
REP-AB00488
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00797
REP-AB00488
d-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0 0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
f >00797
REP-AB00488
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
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AB00797
REP-AB00488
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0 0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas?
AB00797
REP-AB00488
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Lipids
0.1
8.6
8.4
2.4
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Mirex
0
0.008U
0.008 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
o,p'-DDD
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00797
REP-AB00488
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
p.p'-dde
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1221
0 1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1254
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
PCB-1260
0.1
0.5
0.5
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
0.05 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
0.5 U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00797
REP-AB00488
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.04
0.05
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas»
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Aldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
b-BHC
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00805
REP-AB00506
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00805
REP-AB0050S
d-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB0050S
Dicofoi
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
ABDD805
REP-AB00506
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB03805
REP-AB00506
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
ABO0805
REP-AB00506
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
g-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Lipids
0.1
2.2
2.4
8.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Mirex
0
0.008U
0.008U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
o.p'-DDD
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/K.g
NA
AB00805
REP-AB00506
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas:
AB00805
REP-AB00506
o.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pad
-------
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
00805
REP-AB00506
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
b0805
REP-AB00506
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0 0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
mb00805
REP-AB00506
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
PCB-1260
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
0.5U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00805
REP-AB00506
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01
200
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
AB00813
REP-AB00529
a-BHC
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Aldrin
0.01
0.03NC
0.01U
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
NA
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Alpha chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
b-BHC
0.01
0.04
0.04
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Carbophenothion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Chlordene
0.01
0.01U
0.01 U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Chlorpyrifos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
cis-Chlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
d-BHC
0.01
0.03
0.02
40.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Fail/Note 1
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Diazinon
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
D0813
REP-AB00529
Dicofol
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
30813
REP-AB00529
Dieldrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
. ,_30813
REP-AB00529
Disulfoton
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Endosulfan I
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Endosulfan II
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Endrin
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Ethion
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
g-BHC
0 01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Heptachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Hexachlorobenzene
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Lipids
0.1
9.2
10
8.3
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Mi rex
0
0.008U
0.008U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
o.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.01 u
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
o.p'-DDE
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
o,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Oxychlordane
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Oxyfluorfen
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
p.p'-DDD
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.04
0.04
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
p.p'-DDT
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1016
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1221
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1232
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1242
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
"30813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1248
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
30813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
0.1K
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
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AB00813
REP-AB00529
PCB-1260
0.1
0.1U
0.1U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass |
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Terbufos
0.05
0.05U
0.05U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pasr
AB00813
REP-AB00529
Toxaphene
0.5
0.5U
0.5U
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pas!
AB00813
REP-AB00529
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.01 U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
AB00813
REP-AB00529
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01U
0.01U
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass |
Note 1: Not a true failure, low level duplication.
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Qrganics Matrix Spikes
ission: Matrix Spikes and Matrix Spike Duplicates (MS/MSD) were prepared and analyzed with each analytical batch.
MSs and MSDs are prepared by adding (spiking) a known amount of analyte to a sample and determining the recovery of
this addition through analysis. MS analyses document how well the analytes of interest are recovered from the fish tissue
matrix, and MSDs document how reproducible these analyses are performed. MSs are considered acceptable if their
analytical recoveries are within the established acceptable range for each analyte. MSDs are considered acceptable if their
analytical duplications are within the established acceptable range for each analyte.
Conclusion: All organics prepared MSs and MSDs were determined acceptable. All quality control criteria pertaining to the
MSs and MSDs were met.
Labworks
BKG
Analysis
MDL
BKG
Result
Description
MS
Result/%REC
MSD
Result/% REC
Acceptable
Range %REC
MS/MSD
RPD
Acceptable
Range RPD
Pass or Fail
AB00465
PCB-1254
0.1
0.10
AB00790MS, 91MSD
0.64 80%
0.78 97%
( 75.0 - 125)
19.6
(0.0-20.3)
Pass
AB00488
AB00488
AB00488
p,p-DDD
p,p'-DDE
p,p'-DDT
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01U
0.02
0.01U
AB00798MS, 99MSD
AB00798MS. 99MSD
AB00798MS, 99MSD
0.20 100%
0.17 85%
0.17 85%
0.18 90%
0.15 75%
0.16 80%
(75.0-125)
(75.0-125)
(75.0 - 125)
10.5
12.5
6.0
(0.0-20.3)
(0.0-20.3)
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
Pass
Pass
AB00506
AB00506
AB00506
AB00506
cis-Chlordane
cis-Nonachlor
trans-Chlordane
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
Interference
Interference
0.01U
0.01U
AB00806MS, 07MSD
AB00806MS, 07MSD
AB00806MS, 07MSD
AB00806MS, 07MSD
0.81 101%
0.88 110%
0.77 96%
0.72 89%
0.77 96%
0.84 105%
0.69 86%
0.64 79%
(75.0-125)
(75.0 - 125)
(75.0 -125)
(75.0 -125)
5.1
4.6
10.9
11.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
(0.0 - 20.3)
(0.0-20.3)
(0.0 - 20.3)
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
AB00529
PCB-1254
0.1
0.1K
AB00814MS, 15MSD
0.50 125%
0.47 118%
(75.0-125)
6.2
(0.0-20.3)
Pass
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Comparative Data
ere were three changes made to the analytical process involving the testing of Fish Collection 2000.
Change number one was an increase in the amount of fish mass used for the preparation of organics. In
the past a ratio mixture of 20 grams of fish tissue to 12 grams of diatomaceous earth was used. This
year a three fold increase of mass using 60 grams of fish tissue to 36 grams of diatomaceous earth was
homogenized for analysis. The ratio did not change, but the increase in mass did allow for improved
mixing with the blending wisps, and the increase provides for more sample for reanalysis without
reprocessing. Samples were prepared and analyzed using both the 20/12 and the 60/36
homogenization. It was determined from the analytical data that both mixing ratios are equivalent. See
section " 20/12 and 60/36 Comparison" for the documentation for this study.
Change number two involves the use of a different extraction solvent used in the analysis of fish tissue.
In the past hexane was used for this extraction, but this year a change to methylene chloride was
required in order to use an improved cleanup step for the analysis of pesticides. See section "Methylene
Chloride Extractable Lipids" for information on this usage.
Change number three is the use a improved cleanup step for pesticide analysis. This year the laboratory
aquired an instrument that utilizes Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) separation as means of
removing large molecular fats from the sample extracts. This technique was only used for the cleanup
of pesticides. All remaining analyses were not changed. In the past the laboratory has had problems
analyzing fish for pesticides due to the large amount of fat present in the sample extract. The fat coats
the inside of the gas chromatograph which must be cleaned after the analysis of only a few samples.
Numerous reanalyses had to be performed. The GPC cleanup step should remove fat form the tissue
samples allowing for a faster and cleaner analysis. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) uses GPC
paration as a cleanup step for the analysis of pesticides in tissue. See sections "Methylene Chloride
tractable Lipids" and "GPC Cleanup Study" for documentation on this usage.
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20/12 and 60/36 Ratio Comparison
Discussion: Two fish tissue samples from collection 2000 (Watts Bar and Melton Hill) and one from
collection 1999 (Tellico) were prepared using both the 20/12 and the 60/36 mixing ratios. The detected
analytes are presented below in table form.
The 1999 collection was prepared twice, by different analysts using 20/12 ratio. The data gathered shows
their is no significant difference in concentration of detected analytes.
Conclusion: The 60/36 ratio used for tissue homogenization does not adversely affect fish tissue analyses.
Both ratios are equivalent for use.
Blind
Labworks #
Location
Analysis
MOL
20/12
60/36
RPD
Acceptable
Units
Pass or Fail
Sample #




Result
Result

Range


BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
o,p-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.047, 0.040
0.040, 0.032
16.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
p,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.011, 0.020
0.009, 0.017
20.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.009, 0.010
0.009, 0.009
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
PCB-1254
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-1 & 2
AB00500
Watts Bar
PCB-1260
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.031, 0.023
0.035, 0.025
12.1
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.031, 0.036
0.028, 0.041
10.2
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
cis-Chlordane
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.009, 0.017
0.010, 0.019
10.5
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
Oxychlordane
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
PCB-1254
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-3 & 4
AB00488
Melton Hill
PCB-1260
0.1
0.5
0.5
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
o.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
o.p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
o,p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
p.p'-DDE
0.01
0.259, 0.237
0.234, 0.210
10.1
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
p.p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tellico
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass1
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BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
cis-Nonachlor
0 01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.083, 0.114
0.073, 0.096
12.8
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
	-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.051, 0.037
0.045, 0.032
12.5
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Interference
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
< MDL
0.0
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-5 & 6
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1260
0.1
1.2
1.1
8.7
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
o,p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
o,p'-DDE
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
o, p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
p.p'-DDD
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
p,p'-DDE
0.01
0.271, 0.249
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
p, p'-DDT
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
Chlordene
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
Alpha chlordene
0.01
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
cis-Nonachlor
0.01
Interference
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
trans-Nonachlor
0.01
0.098, 0.111
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
cis-Chlordane
0.01
Interference
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
trans-Chlordane
0.01
0.048, 0.037
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
Oxychlordane
0.01
Interference
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1248
0.1
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0 0 - 20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1254
0.1
< MDL
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
BLD-7
AA01237
Tell
CO
PCB-1260
0.1
1.3
Not Prepared
NA
(0.0-20.3)
mg/Kg
Pass
Note: The double results listed document the values determined on the primary and confirmation
analytical runs.
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Methylene Chloride Extractable Lipids
Discussion: Ten Fish Pool Samples (FPS) were extracted using methylene chloride as the primary solvent.
In the past the fish tissue had been extracted with hexane. In order to prove methylene chloride equivalent to
hexane as the primary solvent, the percent lipid concentration of FPSs would be examined.
Conclusion: The percent lipids extracted from the FPSs using methylene chloride as the primary solvent
were similar in concentration to historical values. All values were within the acceptable range for this pool
composite. It has been determined form the analytical data that methylene chloride is equivalent to hexane
as a tissue extraction solvent.
Sample #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Acceptable Range %
Units
Pass or Fail
FPS-1
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
15.8
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-2
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
16.6
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-3
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
16.6
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-4
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
15.2
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-5
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
15.6
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-6
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
16.5
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-7
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
15.3
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-8
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
13.4
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-9
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
16.6
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
FPS-10
Fish Pool
Percent Lipids
0.1
15.5
(11.5-19.1)
%
Pass
Note 1: Study Mean value = 15.7 %Lipids, Historical value = 15.3 %Lipids, RPD = 2.6 .
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Cleanup Study
ussion: Five Fish Pool Samples were fortified to a concentration of 0.2 mg/kg with various pesticides. The five fortified
FPSs were carried through the complete Gel Permeation Chromatograpy cleanup step. The results are tabulated below.
Conclusion: All fortified FPSs demonstrated acceptable pesticide recoveries. There were no reanalyses required due to the
fat removal. This data will document the approval for the use of GPC cleanup regarding pesticide compounds.
Sample #
Description
Analysis
MDL
Result
Result
Result
Result
Result
Mean
Acceptable
Units
Pass or Fail




#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Result/%RE
Range REC


Sample 1 -5
Fortified Pool
a-BHC
0.01
0.164
Injection error
0.138
0.204
0.212
0.180 90%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
b-BHC
0.01
0.270
Injection error
0.210
0.295
0.304
0.270 135%
(50-150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
g-BHC
0.01
0.194
Injection error
0.151
0.223
0.221
0.197 99%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
d-BHC
0.01
0.260
Injection error
0.167
0.290
0.392
0.277 139%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Heptachlor
0.01
0.333
Injection error
0.238
0.346
0.050
0.242 121%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Aldrin
0.01
0.188
Injection error
0.149
0.233
0.022
0.148 74%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1 -5
Fortified Pool
Heptachlor epoxide
0.01
0.183
Injection error
0.139
0.206
0.206
0.183 92%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Alpha Eridosulfan
0.01
0.262
Injection error
0.194
0.180
0.264
0.225 112%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1 -5
Fortified Pool
Dieldrin
0.01
0.311
Injection error
0.217
0.301
0.283
0.278 139%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Endrin
0.01
0.315
Injection error
0.230
0.320
0.333
0.299 150%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Beta Endosulfan
0.01
0.200
Injection error
0.146
0.202
0.198
0.186 93%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1 -5
Fortified Pool
Endrine Aldehyde
0.01
0.101
Injection error
0.108
0.133
0.088
0.108 54%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Endosulfan sulfate
0.01
0.232
Injection error
0.171
0.237
0.233
0.218 109%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
Sample 1-5
Fortified Pool
Endrin Ketone
0.01
0.165
Injection error
0.126
0.180
0.182
0.163 82%
(50-150)
mg/Kg
Pass
1-5
Fortified Pool
Methoxychlor
0.01
0.177
Injection error
0.123
0.167
0.166
0.158 79%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
1-5
Pool
PCB-1254
0.1
1.12
1.23
0.76
1.15
1.12
1.08 108%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
cjcjm ilhk 1 -5
Pool
PCB-1260
0.1
0.92
1.06
0.64
0.95
0.95
0.91 91%
(50 -150)
mg/Kg
Pass
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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 1999
and Recommendations for Studies in 2000
By: Don L. Dycus
Tennessee Valley Authority
River Operations
Chattanooga, TN 37402
August 2000
Introduction/Backeround
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others
•	Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA, 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
•	Targeted Screening Study If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found,
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low
•	Intensive Study. In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provide the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies These studies are conducted
in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish consumption
advisory being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase continues until
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the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until several years of
repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year. In the former
case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In the latter
case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a Long-Term
Monitoring Study.
• Long-Term Monitoring Study: The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase. Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs contain high levels
of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs). Some of these problems were first
documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist before this program
began. State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix A). These areas have
been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the Long-Term
Monitoring phase.
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 1999 Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TV A's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies — "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993; Fish
Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D L. Dycus The report
was published in July 1994 and is available from.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention. Carol Davis
1101 Market Street, CST 17B
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-7338 or FAX: (423)751-7648
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Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories, Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
These include
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide oxyfluorfen
The list was further expanded in 1996 for selected reservoirs to include dioxin. Screening
analysis for dioxin was conducted on fish collected in 1996 and 1997 None of the fish collected
in 1999 were analyzed for dioxin because data already existed from TV A or state studies for the
reservoirs sampled in 1999. All laboratory analyses were performed by the TVA Environmental
Chemistry Laboratory
Summary of Results
Table 1 is a brief description of 1999 fish tissue studies. Information in this includes,
among other details, a list of reservoirs and rivers sampled, types of studies, and species
examined.
Tables 2-11 and Figures 1 and 2 contain results from the various fish tissue studies
conducted in 1999 Physical information such as length and weight for each fish is in Appendix B,
Tables B-l -B-3.
Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in tables and appendices. A
detailed list of recommendations for fish tissue studies in 1999 is in Appendix D. (Note: These
recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.)
There were no real surprises in 1999 - results were similar to previous years Elevated
levels of contaminants were observed where they were known to exist and concentrations were
low otherwise. As expected, the most common contaminant of concern was PCBs. Locations
(regardless of study type) with PCB concentrations >0.5 |ig/g are listed in Table 2. Given the
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increasing interest in mercury, locations (regardless of study type) with total mercury >0.40 |ig/g
are listed in Table 3.
Results for 1999 are arranged in the following tables, figures, and appendices as follows.
Summary, PCBs >0.5 ug/g:
Summary, Mercury >0.4 }j.g/g
Reservoir Screening:
Stream Screening:
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4 - Organics;
Table 5 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Stream Screening Studies Not Conducted in 1999
Long-Term Monitoring:	Table 6-Organics
Table 7 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in CHC
and Striped Bass from Nickajack Reservoir,
Through 1999
Table 8 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Fillets from Tellico
Reservoir, 1985 - 1999
Table 9 - Data on Individual CHC from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir in 1999
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun 1985 - 1999
Figure 1 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish from Tellico and Nickajack Reservoirs
for Period of Record
Figure 2 - Average PCB Concentrations in Channel
Catfish from Fort Loudoun Reservoir from 1985
- 1999
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Targeted Screening:
Table 11 - Organics
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
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Table 1 Alphabetical Listing of Reservoirs and Streams Included in Fish Tissue Studies in 1999.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
. Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Bear Creek
AL
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC, LMB
Cedar Creek
AL
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC, LMB
Little Bear Creek
AL
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC, LMB
Chickamauga
TN
Nick/Chick
No

X



CHC, LMB
Douglas
TN
French Broad
No

X



CHC, LMB
Fort Loudoun
TN

Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Kentucky
TN/KY
Kentucky
No

X



CHC, LMB
Nickajack
TN
Nick/Chick
Yes
PCBs

X

X
CHC, STB
Parksville
TN
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, LMB
Wheeler
AL
Wheeler/Elk
No
DDTr
X
X


CHC, LMB, SBU
Tellico
TN

Yes
PCBs



X
CHC








































Stream*



























































*None sampled in 1999.
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Table 2. Highlights of Autumn 1999 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 jig/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in 1997 and 1998. All Samples Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
Location
Species
1997
1998
1999
Reservoirs
Chickamauga Res. TRM 490
TRM526
CHC
CHC
0.5
2 1
NS"
NS
0 5
0 5
Ft. Loudoun Res TRM 624
CHC
0
1.0
1.0
Nickajack Res. TRM 425	CHC	0.8	NS	0 7
TRM 469	STB	1.5	NS	13
Parksville	ORM 12	CHC	NS	0 3	0 6
Wheeler Res.	TRM 277	CHC	0 5	NS	0.5
TRM 296	CHC	0.6	NS	0.6
TRM 320	CHC	0.8	NS	0.8
Tellico Res.	LTRM 1	CHC	0.7	NS	1.2
LTRM15	CHC	0.6	NS	0 7
a.	NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
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Table 3. Highlights of 1999 Results from Locations with "Elevated" (i.e., >0 40 |ig/g) Total
Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted)
Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish Composites Plus the Largest of the Five
Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish Were Analyzed as Five-fish 5
Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
Reservoir - Location	Species	Ind. (gm. if individual) (Total, \xpje)
Bear Creek - BCM 75	LMB	Comp.	0.68
LMB	Ind.	2929	0.69
Chickamauga - TRM 490	LMB	Ind.	1257	0 44
HiRM 8	LMB	Ind	2125	0.44
Douglas - FBRM 35	CHC	Comp	0.51
LMB	Ind.	2641	0.46
Kentucky - TRM 85	LMB	Ind.	1655	0 48
TRM 206	LMB	Ind.	1785	0 60
L'Bear Creek - LCM 12	LMB	Comp	0 50
LMB	Ind.	2885	0.78
Note. Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.
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To-<»(t i.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1999 For Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1999
Collection Site
BEAR CREEK
BEC 75.0
CEDAR CREEK
CEC 25 . 0
CHICKAMAUGA
Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN
CHC
CHC
3.2 <0.008
0.8 <0.008
<0 . 5
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
BENZ
<0.01
<0. 01
DDT
DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
0.06 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
0. 11
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
CHLOR
<0. 01
<0.01
DOUGLAS
PCB
<0.1
0.2
HIW
8 . 0
CHC
6.9
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
A
O
O
b-*
0. 14
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 06
0.2
TEN
472
CHC
9.7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 16
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0.3
TEN
490
CHC
13.0
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 53
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 07
0.5
TEN
529
CHC
2 . 8
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.01
0 . 06
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0 . 04
0.5
DICOFOL
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
FRE 3 5.0
CHC
5.0
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 19
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.1
<0
FRE 51.0
CHC
2.7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 36
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 08
0.3
<0
KENTUCKY














BLU 7 . 0
CHC
2 . 8
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.24
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 01
<0.1
<0
TEN 2 3.0
CHC
3 . 5
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 07
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0
TEN 85.0
CHC
4 . 6
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.13
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0
TEN 2 06
CHC
2.8
<0 .008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 38
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 02
0.2
<0
LITTLE BEAR CREEK














LBC 12.0
CHC
2.5
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 03
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0
PARKSVILLE - OCOEE
N













OCO 12.0
CHC
2 . 6
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 03
<0 .01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 02
0.6
<0
WHEELER














ELK 6.0
CHC
4 . 6
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.38
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 02
0.1
<0
TEN 2 77
CHC
4.1
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 80
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 04
0.5
<0
TEN 296
CHC
8.2
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
1.76
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 07
0.6
<0
TEN 34 7
CHC
8 .1
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0.69
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 03
0 . 2
<0
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Ti6/*V.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected ^ cides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1999 For Reser.„. Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1999
Collection Site
BEAR CREEK
BEC 7 5.0
CEDAR CREEK
CEC 25.0
CHICKAMAUGA
HIW 8.0
TEN 472
TEN 490
TEN 529
DOUGLAS
FRE 35.0
FRE 51.0
KENTUCKY
BLU 7.0
TEN 23.0
TEN 8 5.0
TEN 206
LITTLE BEAR CREEK
LBC 12.0
PARKSVILLE - OCOEE
OCO 12.0
WHEELER
ELK 6.0
TEN 277
TEN 296
TEN 347
Spec. %LIPIDS DURSBAN DIAZINON DISULFOTON
ETHION TERBUFOS CARBOPHENOTHION OXYFLUORFEN
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
3	. 2
0 . 8
6.9
9.7
13 . 0
2 . 8
5 . 0
2 . 7
2 . 8
3.5
4	. 6
2 . 8
2.5
2. 6
4 . 6
4 . 1
8 . 2
8 . 1
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0.05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0.05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0. 05
<0 . 05
<0 . 05
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
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%UU 5-. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 1999 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1999
Collection Site
Species LABID
As

Cd

Pb
Hg
St
BEAR
CREEK








BEC
75 . 0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0 . 39
<0.2
BEC
75.0
LMB





0.68

BEC
75 . 0
LMB





0. 69

CEDAR
CREEK








CEC
25.0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
0.25
<0.2
CEC
25. 0
LMB





0. 37

CEC
25 . 0
LMB





0. 39

CHICKAMAUGA








HIW
8 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
<0. 10
<0.2
HIW
8 . 0
LMB





0.33

HIW
8 . 0
LMB





0. 44

TEN
472
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
472
LMB





0.13

TEN
472
LMB





<0.10

TEN
490
CHC
A
O
o
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
O
o
V
<0. 2
TEN
490
LMB





0.29

TEN
490
LMB





0. 44

TEN
529
CHC
o
1—1
o
V
<
0 . 05
<
0 . 02
<0.10
<0 . 2
TEN
529
LMB





0.26

TEN
529
LMB





0. 18

DOUGLAS








FRE
35 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
0 . 51
<0.2
FRE
35. 0
LMB





0.30

FRE
35. 0
LMB





0.46

FRE
51.0
CHC
A
O
O
<
0.05
<
0. 02
0.26
<0 . 2
FRE
51 . 0
LMB





0.21

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s. c«
poncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Compi ad Fish Fillets Collected
in 1999 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1999
Collection Site
Species LABID
As

Cd

Pb
Hg
Se
FRE
51 . 0
LMB





0.21

KENTUCKY








BLU
7 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
0.29
<0.2
BLU
7 . 0
LMB





0.23

BLU
7 . 0
LMB





0.36

TEN
23. 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
23 . 0
LMB





0.24

TEN
23 . 0
LMB





0.26

TEN
85. 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0 . 05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
85. 0
LMB





0.27

TEN
85 . 0
LMB





0.48

TEN
206
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
206
LMB





0.24

TEN
206
LMB





0. 60

LITTLE
BEAR CREEK








LBC
12 . 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
0. 12
<0.2
LBC
12 . 0
LMB





0.50

LBC
12 . 0
LMB





0.78

PARKSVILLE - OCOEE N








OCO
12 . 0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.25
<0 . 2
OCO
12 . 0
LMB





0.33

OCO
12 . 0
LMB





0. 33

WHEELER








ELK
6.0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0 . 02
<0.10
<0 . 2
ELK
6.0
LMB





0.14

ELK
6. 0
LMB





0. 18

TEN
211
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
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T*W«S".	Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 1999 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1999
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg
TEN
277
LMB



0. 12

TEN
277
LMB



0. 14

TEN
296
CHC
<0. 10
< 0. 05
< 0. 02
<0. 10
<0.2
TEN
296
LMB



0. 10

TEN
296
LMB



0.24

TEN
347
CHC
<0.10
< 0. 05
< 0.02
<0. 10
<0.2
TEN
347
LMB



0. 12

TEN
347
LMB



0. 19

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TeJ.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected
Fillets Collected in 1999 For Long 1
For Calendar Year
;ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Studies.
1999
Collection Site
NICKAJACK
TEN 42 5
TEN 469
TELLICO
LTE 1 . 0
LTE 15.0
Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN
CHC 6.5
CHC 10.0
BENZ
CHC
CHC
4 . 0
2.5
DDT
0.04
0.05
0. 14
0.13
DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
CHLOR
0.05
0. 03
0. 11
0.07
PCB
0.7
0.2
1.	2
0.7
DICOFOL
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-r^Ue. 4 .
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish
Fillets Collected in 1999 For Long Term Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1999
Collection Site	Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
FORT LOUDOUN
TEN
624
CHC
0.4
0 . 01
<0.01
CM
O
TEN
624
CHC
0.2
o
o
CO
0.06
1.2
TEN
624
CHC
1 . 9
0. 05
0 . 05
1 . 0
TEN
624
CHC
2 . 6
0. 11
O
o
cr>
1 . 7
TEN
624
CHC
1 . 9
•«r
o
o
O
o
0.6
TEN
624
CHC
3 . 8
0. 06
0. 06
1 . 1
TEN
624
CHC
6.3
O
o
0. 05
0.7
TEN
624
CHC
4 . 4
0 . 13
0 . 12
2 . 2
TEN
624
CHC
5.1
O
O
0. 09
1 . 1
TEN
624
CHC
0 . 5
CO
O
O
O
o
0.3
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Table 7. Summary of PCB Concentrations (jag/g) in Channel Catfish and Striped Bass Fillets from Nickajack Reservoir Through 1999
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
CHC 1987
TRM 425*
1-Comp
218 - 2110
1150
N/A
1.9

TRM 457
1-Comp.
636 - 2750
1401
N/A
1.3
CHC 1988
TRM 425
10-Ind.
1835 - 2705
2175
0
1
0.9

TRM 457
3-lnd.
1198 - 2340
1854
0
1
-J
1.3
CHC 1989
TRM 425
10-Ind.
346 - 1798
1048
0.6-2.0
1 3

TRM 457
10-Ind.
308 - 1001
805
0.6-2.0
0.7
CHC 1990
TRM 425
10-Ind.
464 - 2332
1215
1
o
1.0

TRM 457
10-Ind.
736 - 2429
1500
0
1
-J
1.1
CHC 1991
TRM 425
10-Ind.
570 - 2512
1607
0.3 - 3.6
1.5

TRM 457
10-Ind.
962 - 2839
2100
0.2 - 1.9
0.9
CHC 1992
TRM 425
10-Ind.
762 - 1845
1144
00
cJ
1
©
1
0.4

TRM 457
10-Ind.
883 - 2620
1453
00
©
1
o
0.5
CHC 1993
TRM 425
10-Ind.
650 - 2359
1293
©
1
O
0.6

TRM 457
10-Ind.
663 - 2141
1259
0.3 - 1.2
0.7
CHC 1994
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1023 - 2341
1574
N/A
0.7

TRM 457
1-Comp.
975 - 2790
1755
N/A
0.7
CHC 1995
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1646 - 2294
1909
N/A
0.6

TRM 457
1-Comp
1315 - 2100
1811
N/A
06
CHC 1997
TRM 425
1-Comp.
720 - 2737
1650
N/A
0.8

TRM 469**
1-Comp.
1167-2139
1615
N/A
0.4
CHC 1999
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1135 - 2547
1860
N/A
0 7

TRM 469
1-Comp.
1319 - 2230
1646
N/A
0.2
iii i ii
STB 1992
TRM 469
8-Ind.
1619-3311
2305
0.5-1.1
0.8
STB 1993
TRM 469
10-Ind.
1618-7324
4360
0.6-1.9
1 0
STB 1994
TRM 469
10-Ind.
5179-12500
7987
0 7-2 1
1.2
STB 1995
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4163-8703
6831
N/A
1 2
STB 1997
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4881-11681
7105
N/A
1.5
STB 1999
TRM 469
1-Comp
2073-13486
7110
N/A
1.3
* Blue catfish were collected from this site rather than channel catfish
** Channel catfish were collected from TRM 469 in 1997 and 1999 because TDEC sampled at TRM 457
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Table 8 Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Tellico Reservoir, 1985 - 1999
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1985
LTRM 1
NS
-
-
-
-

LTRM 11
3-Comp.
328 - 6200
1008
1.0-3.2
2.3
1986
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
444 - 3750
1600
0.2 - 3.4
1.4

LTRM 11
10-Ind
330 - 3650
1877
0.4-4.2
1.6
1987
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
451 -2902
1110
<0.1 -2.9
0.9

LTRM 11
10-Ind
331 - 1075
551
0.2-2.2
1.0
1988
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
452 -2481
1092
0.3-4.2
1.6

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
570 -2610
1332
0.1 - 2.2
1.2
1989
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
459 -2593
1024
0.3 - 4.1
1.6

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
350 -3104
1271
0.1 -2.5
0.9
1990
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
713 -3347
1771
N/A
1.3

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
1162 -2201
1614
N/A
1.5
1991
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
477 - 2496
1429
N/A
1.4

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
707 - 1521
1023
N/A
1.1
1992
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
478 - 2179
970
N/A
2.7

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
807 - 4497
1984
N/A
1 9
1993
LTRM 1
1 -Comp
594 - 2094
1389
N/A
1 4

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
688 - 2086
1398
N/A
1.0
1994
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
667 - 2353
1388
N/A
2.3

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
1259 - 3739
2027
N/A
1.1
1995
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1007 -2684
1411
N/A
2.1

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
502 - 1269
776
N/A
0.5
1997
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1476-2306
1796
N/A
0.7

LTRM 15
1 -Comp.
817-1188
1003
N/A
0 6
1999
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
864 - 2930
1568
N/A
1.2

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
572 - 2371
1233
N/A
0.7
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Table 9. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 1999 from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt.
(mm)
Wt
(grr0
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM 624
CHC 1
10/05/99
490
955
Male
0 4
0.01
<0 01
0.2
TRM 624
CHC 2
10/05/99
603
1971
Male
0.2
0.08
0.06
1.2
TRM 624
CHC 3
10/05/99
569
1757
Female
1.9
0.05
0.05
1.0
TRM 624
CHC 4
10/05/99
576
1976
Female
2.6
0.11
0 06
1.7
TRM 624
CHC 5
10/05/99
448
718
Male
1.9
0.04
0 04
0.6
TRM 624
CHC 6
11/17/99
517
1323
Male
3.8
0.06
0 06
1.1
TRM 624
CHC 7
11/17/99
473
881
Male
6 3
0.04
0 05
07
TRM 624
CHC 8
11/17/99
545
1447
Male
4.4
0 13
0 12
2 2
TRM 624
CHC 9
11/17/99
414
579
Female
5.1
0.06
0.09
1.1
TRM 624
CHC 10
11/17/99
450
713
Male
0.5
0 03
0.04
0.3
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Table 10 Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish, Carp, and White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1999
Species/Year
Location
Weight
Weight
Mean
PCB Range
Mean PCB
No. >2.0
Number
(TRM)
Range (gm)
Mean (gm)
Lipids (%)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
(ug/g)
Fish
Channel Catfish








1985
628
270-2720
834
3.9
0.2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
580-2275
1385
45
0.1-4.5
1.5
2
10
1988
628
538-1732
968
5.4
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
292-2169
1002
4.4
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
375-1720
866
2.5
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
461-2139
1049
3 3
1.4-4.6
2 5
7
10
1992
624
430-1291
679
2.7
0.1-4.2
1.8
3
9
1993
624
432-1950
1138
3.1
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
425-2676
901
2.9
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
764-2135
1327
3.3
0.8-2.7
1.5
3
10
1996
624
524-2182
1375
2.3
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
466-1897
888
2.6
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
1998
624
519-2102
978
1.8
<0.1-3.1
1.0
1
10
1999
624
579-1976
1232
2.7
0.2-2.2
1.0
1
10
Carp








1992
651
1219-1937
1594
6.9
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White bass








1987"
628
162-180
181
3.1
b
<0.1
0
5

640
275-606
435
5.8
b
<0.1
0
5
1992
651
460-633
534
4.6
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. White bass and carp were collected from TRM 651 in 1992
b	Five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987 Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample
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7«-i
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected P« :ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1999 For Targel icreening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1999
Collection Site
NICKAJACK
TEN 469
WHEELER
TEN 320
TEN 320
Spec. %LIPIDS MI REX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
STB 4 . 4
CHC 3.8
SBU	7.1
0.40
2 . 39
2 . 01
0. 04
1.3
0.06 0.8
0.04 <0.1
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Figure 1. Average or Composite PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Tellico
and Nickajack Reservoirs for Period of Recordd, Collected for Long-Term Fish
Tissue Studies
~	1985
H1986
~	1987
~	1988
¦	1989
~	1990
01991
~	1992
¦	1993
H1994
~	1995
~	1997
¦	1999
Nickajack Reservoir
2 t	
TRM 425	TRM 457/469
~	1987
H1988
~	1989
~	1990
¦	1991
~	1992
¦1993
~	1994
¦	1995
Q1997
~	1999
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Figure 2. Average PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1998
2.S
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
1.5
0.5
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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
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Alabama Waterways
LARGtMOUTH BASS	STRIPED BASS
Fish Advisories
& General
The State of Alabama has an abundance of clean rivers and lakes. These waters give sport fishermen
great recreation, while providing subsistence fishermen with an abundance of good food. However,
fishermen need to understand both the benefits and the risks of their fish consumption practices,
especially in areas where fish advisories have been issued.
The benefits of fishing are many. It provides stress-reducing recreational and outdoor activity needed
for good health. Fish are high in protein; and low in fat, cholesterol, and calories when prepared
properly. Some components of fish, such as the 3-omega fatty acids, may benefit the cardiovascular
system.
Unfortunately, certain toxic chemicals have been added to some lakes and rivers in Alabama. Some of
these chemicals can accumulate in fish. Sampling of fish provides the information needed for issuing
the advisories. When chemical concentrations are elevated in fish, they can pose health risks to people
who eat them.
The advisories should inform fishermen which fishes in which water bodies present an elevated health
hazard. The advisories should explain the potential health hazards associated with eating certain
contaminants. Finally, the advisories tell how to reduce contamination ingestion by changing the way
the fish is prepared.
Contaminants in Fish
Fish consumption advisories have been issued for chlordane, DDT, mercury, and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs).
Chlordane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon frequently used as a pesticide until it was banned
in the late 1980's. Contamination problems presently exist from run off in agricultural land
and other areas where it was heavily used.
DDT is another chlorinated hydrocarbon used as a pesticide during World War II. The
United States permitted the commercial use of DDT in 1945. It was a widely used
pesticide until it was banned in 1972.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element and is used in a variety of products such as
barometers, thermometers, paints, and batteries. Manufacturers also use mercury in the
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production of chlorine, caustic soda, urethane foam, and other products. Such wide use
has lead to unintentional contamination of the environment. Once in the environment,
mercury is converted to methyl mercury, which is the chemical form that is hazardous to
human health. In recent years, the government has made regulations to limit or ban the
use of mercury in various products and industrial processes.
PCBs, used in capacitors and transformers, have good dielectric and fire resistance
properties. In 1979 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibited all
manufacture of PCBs.
All of these chemicals tend to persist in the environment. Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs collect in fatty
tissue, while mercury collects in muscle tissue of fish. The presence of toxic contaminants in Alabama
waters should decrease due to the current regulations which ban or restrict their use. Advisory
numbers should decrease as the contaminants work their way out of the waterways.
^ Advisories
Advisories are used to help fishermen realize and reduce the potential health risks from eating
contaminated fish. When advisories are issued, fishermen can continue to catch fish and may choose to
eat them; an advisory is only a recommendation.
Advisories are based on the risk of cancer or other serious illnesses that may result from eating
contaminated fish. A cancer risk is usually described as 1 in 10,000 or 1 in 100,000 additional cancers
than the expected over a lifetime of consumption. Therefore, the cancer risk from eating a few fish
from the area over a few years is slight Advisories for non-cancer causing agents are usually based on
a level of a chemical below which no adverse health effects are found, as determined in animal studies.
The safe level derived from animal studies to be is further divided by 100 or more to determine a daily
level of intake that is likely to be without risk of adverse health effects for humans. Women of
childbearing age and children may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxic substances.
Therefore, some advisories particularly limit consumption for these very sensitive groups.
There are two types of advisories; both are for specific fish species in defined areas of lakes and
streams.
A limited consumption advisory states that women of reproductive age and children
less than 15 years old should avoid eating certain fish from these areas. Other people
should limit their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
A no consumption advisory recommends that everyone avoid eating certain species of
fish in the defined area.
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^ Reducing Consumption Risks
Anglers who fish in an advisory area may take actions to reduce risks from contaminants in fish
Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs tend to adsorb to sediments. Eating fish that feed on the bottom of lakes
and streams (catfish, carp, or suckers) should be avoided However, in waterways contaminated with
mercury, fish such as largemouth bass tend to store mercury in the muscle and should be eaten less
often.
A second way to limit exposure to contaminants in fish is to keep and eat smaller fish. It's nice to bring
home big fish, but the longer the exposure time to a chemical, the higher the chemical concentration in
the fish tissue As fish grow older, they tend to develop a higher overall body fat content The fat is
where most of the contaminants of concern are stored
Cutting away most of the fatty tissue when cleaning fish is a third way to limit exposure to toxic
chemicals. The skin, belly flap, and the fatty strip along the backbone and lateral line should be
removed to reduce the amount of contaminants in the meal.
Cooking methods provide a fourth method for reducing toxic substances in fish meals Since most of
the contaminants are stored in the fat, cook the fish in a manner that allows the juices (high in fat
content) to drip away from the meat. Broiling and grilling are excellent ways to do this. Frying fish,
and putting them into soups and chowders do not remove the fat, and are not recommended
Current Alabama Fish Advisory
Fish Sampling Protocol
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NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The RSA Tower, Suite 900, PO Box 303017, Montgomery, Ala. 36130-3017, 201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, Ala.
36104, (334) 206-5300 FAX (334) 206-5534
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ADPH issues new fish consumption advisories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Neil L. Sass, Ph.D.
(334) 206-5941
An analysis of fish samples collected from water bodies throughout the state by the Alabama
Department of Environmental Management during the fall of 1999 finds the quality of water has
improved over the past year. This improvement is reflected by lower levels of contaminants in the fish
sampled when compared to previous sampling years.
After the fish samples were collected, they were then analyzed for up to 21 different materials
including contaminants in the water, pesticides, or heavy metals to which the fish potentially could
have been exposed. The fish were also examined for body appearance, lipid content, age and weight.
The results from these analyses were provided to the Alabama Department of Public Health and a
determination made as to the possible risk to which individuals might be exposed following
consumption of fish which contained any of these potentially harmful materials.
Fish consumption advisories are based on two types of standards. Generally, the health department
relies upon the Food and Drug Administration tolerance levels as guidance for the amount of a specific
contaminant that can be present in fish without placing the consumer at risk from consumption.
Although this value is promulgated for fish which enter interstate commerce, it is protective for both
subsistence and sport fishermen within Alabama.
The second standard applied to contaminants in fish is based upon the Environmental Protection
Agency reference dose. The reference dose is an estimate of a daily exposure to the human population
that is likely to be without appreciable risk of adverse non-carcinogenic effects during a lifetime. In
this case, the toxicity of the specific material is considered as one factor in the risk management
decision, as well as the validity of the studies leading to the derivation of the toxicity values. Other
factors which may affect risk are considered. These include population sensitivities (such as children,
the elderly and disease status) and meal size.
The imposition of a no consumption advisory indicates that, in the opinion of the Alabama Department
of Public Health, individuals who eat fish addressed under this advisory are placing themselves at some
risk for health effects caused by consumption of the contaminant in the fish. The intent of a limited
consumption advisory is that women of childbearing age and children refrain from consumption of any
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fish indicated under this advisory.
Other individuals should limit their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
These advisories are designed to inform individuals of the possibility of health effects which may result
from the consumption of the specific fish indicated. It is the responsibility of each person to use this
information to decide whether to consume the fish he or she catches.
Existing advisories that recommend no consumption of striped bass from the Coosa River from Logan
Martin Dam to Lay Dam remain in effect. Similarly, advisories for no consumption of spotted bass,
catfish, and crappie from Choccolocco Creek remain in effect.
Data from Logan Martin Reservoir indicate that the levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have
decreased for spotted bass, catfish, and crappie. Since these data were taken from two sites, one
below and one above the confluence of Choccolocco Creek with Logan Martin Reservoir, they cannot
be applied to the entire water system. Additional data are anticipated within the next several months.
They will be evaluated and a subsequent advisory issued should a modification be warranted.
Until that time, a previous advisory recommending no consumption of spotted bass, catfish, and
crappie for the area between Riverside, Ala., and Logan Martin Dam to the area of Lay Lake where
the railroad tracks cross the Coosa River near Vincent remains in effect.
PCBs are listed by the U.S. EPA as probable human carcinogens. This listing is used for chemicals that
have been found to cause cancer in laboratory animals, but have not been shown to cause cancer in
humans. PCBs have also been associated with a skin disorder known as chloracne and changes in
cholesterol and triglyceride levels in human blood.
The FDA tolerance level for PCBs is calculated to be protective of people who consume one meal of
fish a month throughout their lifetime. Individuals who eat these fish more often or for many years
place themselves at greater risk. Those who eat these fish only one time each month or less are at
reduced risk.
Data from fish (speckled trout and Atlantic croaker) taken on Three Mile Creek downstream of the
railroad trestle and down to one mile upstream of the confluence with the Mobile River, indicate that
levels of chlordane are high enough to require the placement of a limited consumption advisory on
these species.
The previous advisory against consumption of any largemouth bass from the Logan Martin Reservoir
and Coosa River upstream from the confluence of Choccolocco Creek is downgraded to a limited
consumption advisory.
The public is advised not to eat largemouth bass taken from the Fowl River in Mobile County because
mercury (methylmercury) levels have been found to exceed the FDA action level of 1 part per million.
Mercury levels found in fish samples from the Fowl River do not cause immediate health effects;
however, at high levels mercury has been known to damage the nervous system and kidneys.
Consumption of foods containing methylmercury by children and women of childbearing age may
produce developmental disabilities in children.
As a result of the lowered levels of contaminants in some species, fish consumption advisories are
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being modified for some water bodies in the state. The previous no consumption advisory for
largemouth bass in the Mobile River at and south of the confluence of Cold Creek due to elevated
levels of methylmercury is being made less stringent by recommending a limited consumption advisory
for this species.
Similarly, a previous no consumption advisory for catfish from West Point Lake, Lake Harding, and
the intervening stretch of the Chattahoochee River due to high levels of chlordane is removed. The
levels of chlordane detected in fish taken from sites along these water bodies were within acceptable
levels. Similarly, a previous no consumption advisory for channel catfish, brown bullhead and white
bass from the Huntsville Spring Branch and Indian Creek due to high levels of DDT is removed.
As was reflected in the recent announcement from ADEM, bass and catfish sampled from Bear Creek,
Cedar Creek, Little Bear Creek, Wheeler, Gantt, Point A, West Point, Harding and W.F George
Reservoirs, the Tombigbee River in Clarke County, Halls Mill Creek and Rabbit Creek, and the
Mobile River (excluding the largemouth bass) in Mobile County showed no significant
bioaccumulation of contaminants which could lead to a health hazard if consumed.
Contaminants for which the fish were analyzed are PCBs, including dioxins; pesticides such as
endosulfan, hexachlorobenzene, chlordane, lindane, dieldrin, endrin, DDT and its breakdown products
and congeners, heptachlors, Mirex, chlorpyriphos and toxaphene; and heavy metals which include
arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and selenium.
The complete list of fish consumption advisories is as follows:
Choccolocco Creek
Entire length of Creek from south of Oxford to Logan Martin Lake
Do not consume any fish*
Contaminant - PCBs
Cold Creek Swamp
From confluence of Cold Creek with the Mobile River west through the Swamp
Do not consume any fish*
Contaminant - Mercury
Coosa River between Alabama-Georgia State line and Weiss Dam
Limited consumption of catfish over 1 pound**
Contaminant - PCBs
Coosa River between Neely Henry Dam and Riverside
Limited consumption of catfish over 1 pound**
Contaminant - PCBs
Coosa River between Riverside and Vincent, including the Logan Martin Reservoir
Do not consume any striped bass, largemouth bass and spotted bass*
Contaminant - PCBs
Coosa River between Logan Martin Dam and Lay Dam
Do not consume striped bass, crappie, Blue catfish and spotted bass*
Contaminant - PCBs
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Fish River
Entire river
Do not consume largemouth bass*
Contaminant - Mercury
Fowl River
Entire river
Do not consume largemouth bass*
Contaminant - Mercury
Three Mile Creek Downstream of railroad trestle down to one mile upstream of confluence with
Mobile River
Do not consume Atlantic croaker*
Limited consumption of striped bass and speckled trout**
Contaminant - Chlordane
Gulf Coast
Entire coast
Do not consume king mackerel over 39 inches*
Limited consumption of king mackerel under 39 inches**
Contaminant - Mercury
Huntsville Spring Branch and Indian Creek
From Redstone Arsenal to the Tennessee River
Do not consume smallmouth or bigmouth buffalo*
Contaminant - DDT
Tombigbee River
Olin Basin at river mile 60.5
Do not consume largemouth bass and channel catfish*
Contaminant - Mercury, DDT
* Everyone should avoid eating the species of fish listed in the defined area
** A limited consumption advisory states that women of reproductive age and children less than 15
years old should avoid eating certain fish from these areas. Other people should limit their
consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
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Guidelines for Eating Fish
from
Georgia Waters
COI/FWS- Piwne Haver
2000 Update
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
205 Butler Street, S.E. Suite 1152
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
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For more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection Division
205 Butler Street, S.E., Suite 1152
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-4713
Wildlife Resources Division
2123 U.S. Hwy. 278, S.E.
Social Circle, GA 30279
(770)918-6418
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, Ga.-31520
(912) 264-7218
— or —
Check the DNR Web Site At: http://www.dnr.state.ga.us
~	For this booklet: Click on Environmental. Choose Georgia's
Environment. Go to Water Quality - Watershed Information.
~	For the current Georgia 2000-2001 Freshwater and Saltwater Sport
Fishing Regulations, Click on Wildlife. Choose Fishing Regulations.
- For more information on Coastal Fisheries and Regulations, Click on
Coastal. Choose Fishing Regulations.
~	For information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) source
reduction, reuse options, proper disposal or recycling, Click on P2AD
(Pollution Prevention Assistance), and select HHW.
Graphic Imagfc Credits:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) -- Bluegill (Duane Raver, USFWS,
Front Cover), Snowy Egret (p. v), Fisherman (p. 1), Sunfish (p. 2), Raccoon
(p. 3), Yellow Bullhead (p. 4), Birds (p. 49), and Largemouth Bass (Duane
Raver, Back Cover). All Line Drawings by Robert Shallenberger, USFWS.
Diagram of Fish Fat Areas (p. 6): Taken from U.S. EPA Brochure,
Document # EPA-823-B-97-009.
Table of Contents
Introduction 	 v
Are Georgia's Fish Safe to Eat?	 1
How Do Georgia's Fish Compare? 	 2
How Do Fish Become Contaminated?	 2
What is Being Done?	 3
Benefits of Eating Fish	 4
Risks of Contaminated Fish	 4
Special Notice for Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers and Children 	 5
Guidelines to Reduce Risk	 6
Using These Guidelines	 7
Fish Consumption Guidelines 	 9
Georgia Public Lakes	 9
Georgia Rivers	 24
Georgia Tidal Estuarine Systems		 47
Special Listings 	 49
Index	 51
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Fish umption Guidelines
The tables for public lakes have been separated into two categories based on size.
The first set of lakes are those with a surface area of 500 or more acres. The second
listing of public lakes includes those having less than 500 acres in surface area.
These include Georgia DNR Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) and State Parks with
small lakes and ponds, and municipal or other public fishing impoundments.
Georgia Public Lakes 500 Acres or Larger
Lake Allutoonu	Coosa River Basin
Species
Less llian 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Crappie
No Restrictions



Carp
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
While Bass

1 meal/week

PCBs
Largcinouth Bass

No Rcstiictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Spoiled Bass
No Restrictions
1 meal/week

Mercury
Golden Redhorse

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Andrews


Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Ranks Lake


Suwannee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12-16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigemoulh Bass

1 meal/month

Mercury
Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Lake Blackshear
River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *

No Restrictions *
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish


No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

* Only Largemouth Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally retained.
Lake Blue Ridge


Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
White Bass

1 meal/week

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Burton


Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
While Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Carters Lake


Coosa River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12"- 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Walleye

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mcicury
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akc Chatuge	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" -16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Laigciriouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restriclions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Clin ks Hill Lake (J. Strom Thurmond)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largeniouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


•White Perch
No Restrictions



Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Hybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Bullhead
No Restrictions



Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Goat Rock Lake


Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" -16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouih Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Hybrid Bass
1 meal/week

1 meal/month
PCBs
Spoiled Slicker


No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Rcsinctions
No Restriclions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
1 meal/month
PCBs
II
Lake Harding (Bartletts Ferry)	Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/week
PCBs
Channel Catfish
1 meal/week
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
PCBs
Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Hybrid Bass
1 meal/week

1 meal/month
PCBs
Lake Hartwcll: Tugaloo Arm (1); Main Body (M)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/week
1 meal/montli
(T) Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

CD
Hybrid/Striped
Bass
No Restrictions
I meal/month
Do Not Eat
(T) PCBs
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/month
en pcbs
Largemouth Bass

1 meal/month
1 meal/month
(M) PCBs
Hybrid/Striped
Bass
Do Not Eat
Do Not Eat
Do Not Eat
(M)PCBs
Channel Catfish
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
1 meal/month
(M)PCBs
Information on Main Body ((M) Downlakc of Andersonville Island) provided courtesy
of the South Carolina DHEC (Pn.: 1-888-849-7241) to ensure consistency of guidance
High Falls Lake


Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" -16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restriclions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


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Jacksoi.
Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
I mcal/weck
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Black Crappie
No Restiictions



Redcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



Lake Juliette	Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Redcar Sunfish
No Restrictions



Brown Bullhead

No Restrictions


Lake Sydney Lanier	Chattahoochee River Basin
(Chattahoochee and Chestatee Arms and Main Body all Assessed
and Found to have comparahle residue levels of mercury )
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16"
Over 16"
Chemical
Stiiped Bass

No Restrictions
) meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Bass *

1 meal/week +
1 meal/week
Mercury
Largemouth Bass *

1 meal/week *
1 meal/week
Mercury
White Catfish

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
Mercury
Carp


1 meal/month
PCBs
Blucgill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Black Crappie
No Restrictions



* Only Largemouth, Spotted and Shoal Bass 14 inches and longer may be legally
retained
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"^Lake Nottely
71	,,ee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

I meal/week
1 meal/week
Meicuiy
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Lake Oconee


Oconee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass *
No Restrictions *
No Restrictions *
1 meal/week
Mercury
Hybrid Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restiictions

White CaiHsh
No Restiictions



Black Crappie
No Restrictions



* Only Largemouth Bass between 6 and 11 inches, and 14 inches or longer
legally retained.
may be
Lake Oliver	Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Less than 12"
12" - 16 "
Over 16 "
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs,
Mercury
Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal/week
PCBs
Striped Bass
No Restrictions



Bluegill Sunfish
No Restrictions



Redear Sunfish
No Restrictions



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Georgia Rivers
Please note that the consumption guidelines for Georgia rivers are presented in a
different format from the lake charts. Due to the flow of rivers, the site tested is
important to the consumption guidelines. Consumption guidelines may vary from
one stretch of river to another. The fish tested was the common creel size foi the
location and species. Freshwater rivers and creeks are tabulated first, followed by
listings for Georgia tidal estuarine systems.
Georgia Freshwater Rivers and Creeks
Alapaha River (Tifton to Stockton)	Suwannee River liasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
U.S.Hwys. 82 to 84
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Alapaha River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Near Statenville
1 meal/month
Mercury
Bullhead
See Above
1 meal/month
Mei cury
Alapahonchee River (Near State Line)
Suwannee River liasin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bullhead
Echols County
1 meal/week
Mercury
Alcovy River

Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Arrowhatchcc Parms
No Restrictions

Chain Pickerel
See Above
No Restrictions

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Altamaha River
Altamaha River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouih Bass
Ga. Hwy 25
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Flathead Catfish
U.S. Hwy 1
1 meal/week
Mercury
Apalachee River

Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouih Bass
Apalachee Beach
1 meal/week
Mercury
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Beaver Creek (Tributary to Patsiliga Creek)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Yellow Bullhead
Taylor County
1 meal/month
Mercury
Boen Creek

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluehead Chub
Rabun County
No Restrictions

Brasstown Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Northern Hog Sucker
Towns County
No Restrictions

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Brier Creek (Burke County)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Ga. Hwy. 56
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Broad River

Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
Ga. Hwy 17
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Buffalo Creek

Tallapoosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Carroll County
No Restrictions

Butternut Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Hog Sucker
Union County
No Restrictions

Cane Creek (Wimpy's Air Field)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Lumpkin County
No Restrictions

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Chat	:e River	Chattahoochee River Basin
(Oliver Dam to Oswichee Creek, Chattahoochee County)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Eagle Phoenix
Dam
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River Basin
(Chattahoochee County to Stewart County)


Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Oswichee Creek to
Omaha, Ga
No Restrictions

Crappie
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattahoochee River (Early County)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Hybrid Bass
Downstream of Plant
Farley
No Restrictions

Chattanooga Creek

Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Ga. Hwy 193
No Restrictions

Northern Hog Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Chattooga River (Northwest Georgia)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Chattoogaville
No Restrictions

Black Crappie
See Above
No Restrictions

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k Chickamauga Creek (Kast)
Te
te River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rock Bass
Ga. Hwy 2
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (West)	Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Bass
Ga. Hwy 2
1 meal/week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Coosa River

Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Smallmouih Buffalo
Rome to State Line
1 meal/month
PCBs
Largemouth Bass
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Spotted Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
1 meal/month
PCBs
Blackie Crappie
See Above
1 meal/week
PCBs
Daniels Creek (Dade County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Bluegill Sunfish
Cloudland Canyon Stale
Park
No Restrictions

Dukes Creek (Near Helen)
Chattahoochee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
Near Ga.Hwy. 75
No Restrictions

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Little Tennessee River (Rabun County)
Tennessee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Mixed Bass/Sunfish
Above John Kelly Rd.
No Restrictions

Mixed Sucker Spp.
See Above
No Restrictions

Mixed Bass/Sunfish Species: Rock Bass, Redbreast and Green Sunfish

Mixed Sucker Species: Black Redhorse, Striped Jumprock and Northern Hog Sucker
Middle Oconee River (Above and Below Athens, Clarke Co.) Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfish
U.S. Hwy 29, (Above)
No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

Silver Redhorse
Below Barber Creek
No Restrictions

Mill Creek (Whitfield County)
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spotted Sucker
Near Dalton
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Moccasin Creek (Lake Burton Hatchery)
Savannah River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Rainbow Trout
DNR Hatchery
No Restrictions

Muckalee Creek (Sumter/Lee Counties)
Flint River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
McLittle Bridge Rd. To
Ga. Hwy 118
1 meal/week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
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Noonday Creek
Coosa River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfish
Cobb County
No Restrictions

Alabama Hog Sucker
See Above
No Restrictions

North Oconee River (Above and Below Athens, Clarke Co.) Oconee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Redbreast Sunfish
Newton Bridge Road
No Restrictions

Redbreast Sunfish
Whitehall Rd. (Below)
No Restrictions

Flat Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

Ochlockonee River (Moultrie to Thomasville)
Ochlockonee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Above Thomasville
1 meal/month
Mercury
White Catfish
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ochlockonee River (Thomasville to State Line)
Ochlockonee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Ga. Hwy. 93
1 meal/month
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
1 meal/week
Mercury
Ocmulgee River (Butts/Monroe Counties)
Ocmulgee River Basin
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
Below Lloyd Shoals
Dam, Lake Jackson
No Restrictions

Brown Bullhead
See Above
No Restrictions

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CONTACT: Gil Lawson, 502-
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Fish Consumption Notice Issued
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 11, 2000) - Three state agencies are issuing a fish
consumption notice because of low levels of organic mercury found in samples offish from
Kentucky waters.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, Department for Environmental Protection
and the Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources report that certain larger, older freshwater
fish may contain very low levels of organic mercury. Women of childbearing age and
children 6 years and younger should eat no more than one meal per week of these
freshwater fish. All others are not included in this consumption notice.
The notice is based on tests conducted by the Department for Environmental
Protection on fish taken from waters around the state. The three agencies reviewed the
results of the tests and concluded that a consumption notice was warranted. Testing of fish
will continue and the three agencies will monitor the levels of mercury.
This is not an emergency as organic mercury occurs naturally in the
environment and does not affect swimmers, skiers or boaters. Fish
accumulate these low levels of mercury by eating plankton and other small
aquatic creatures. None of the fish sampled exceeded the Food and Drug Administration
action levels for commercial fish sold to grocery stores and restaurants. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, however, uses an action level that is nearly 10 times more
sensitive. Since federal agencies use such different action levels the Kentucky Department
for Public Health wants to make the public aware that the longer a fish lives the more likely it
is it have these very low levels, according to Dr. Rice Leach, the commissioner for public
health. The notice is intended to provide information to the public regarding a health issue.
It is also common for some of the fish found in Kentucky's border states to have these
levels. The Department for Public Health has no reports of any human mercury toxicity or
disease caused by the consumption of freshwater fish.
Leach noted that there are benefits to eating fish as part of a healthy diet. This
announcement should not cause adults and older children who eat fish as part of a healthy
diet to make any major changes.
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Health in North
Carolina
Many folks enjoy fishing in North Carolina's waters. They also enjoy
eating their catch, and fish is a healthy, low-fat source of protein. The
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
routinely monitors water quality and fish tissue for potential problems
The vast majority of North Carolina's waters don't have problems, and
fish from them are safe to eat and enjoy.
There are a few areas in the state where fish contain high levels of
contaminants that could potentially harm people. The NC Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues fish consumption
advisories for those spots - telling people to either limit consumption
or avoid eating certain kinds offish. Pregnant women and children
are often more susceptible to developing problems as a result of
contact with contaminants; that's why advisories are often more
stringent for pregnant women and children.
These advisories aren't permanent. DENR continues to test water
and fish from these areas. As conditions change, advisories will be
modified or removed. Thanks to improved environmental protection,
several North Carolina advisories have been lifted or modified.
You can get information about the location and cause of current fish
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CURRENT FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES IN NORTH
CAROLINA
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Albemarle Sound from Bull Bay to Harvey Point; West to
mouth of the Roanoke River and to the mouth of the Chowan
River to the U.S. Highway 17 Bridge (Perquimans, Chowan,
Bertie, Washington, and Tyrrell Counties)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 3/91
Advisory
Fish in the Albemarle Sound may contain low levels of dioxins.
Consumption offish should be limited to two meals per person
per month. Children and pregnant or nursing women should not
consume any fish from the Albemarle Sound. Herring, shellfish,
and shad (including roe) are not covered by this health
advisory; consumption of these three fish species is not
considered a health risk. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risks and are not
affected by this advisory.
Site
Roanoke River from the U. S. Hwy 17 bridge near Williamston
to mouth of Albemarle Sound (Martin, Bertie, and Washington
Counties)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 8/90
Advisory
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Fish in the Roanoke River may contain low levels of dioxins.
Consumption offish should be limited to two meals per person
per month. Children and pregnant or nursing women should not
consume any fish from the Roanoke River. Herring, shellfish,
and shad (including roe) are not covered by this health
advisory; Consumption of these three fish species is not
considered a health risk. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risks and are not
affected by this advisory.
Site
Welch Creek, the entire creek in Beaufort, Martin, and
Washington Counties.
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date Issued - 8/90
Advisory
Fish in Welch Creek may contain dioxin at levels of concern and
should not be eaten. Shellfish are not covered by this health
advisory. Swimming, boating, and other recreational activities
present no health risks and are not affected by this advisory.
Site
Pigeon River From Canton, NC to Tennessee state line.
(Haywood County.)
Pollutant - Dioxins
Date - 6/88, revised 9/94
Advisory
Carp and catfish in the Pigeon River may contain low levels of
dioxins and should not be consumed. Consumption of all other
fish species is not considered to present a health risk and are
not affected by this advisory. Swimming, boating, and other
recreational activities present no health risk.
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Pages Lake. Entire lake (Moore County)
Pollutant - Mercury
Date - 7/7/93
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THE STATUS OF
WATER QUALITY IN TENNESSEE
1998 305(b) REPORT
Division of Water Pollution Control
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
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REDUCING RISKS FROM CONSUMPTION
OF CONTAMINATED FISH
The best way to protect the hearth of you and your
family is by following the advice provided by the
Department of Environment and Conservation.
Cancer risk is accumulated over a fifetime of ;
exposure to a contaminant. For that reason,
eating an occasional fish, even from an area with
a fishing advisory, wiB not measurably increase
your cancer risk.
At greatest risk are people who eat contaminated ;
fish from an area for a number of years, such as ;
recreational or subsistence fishermen; or groups :
more sensitive to contaminants such as infants
and persons with a previous occupational
exposure to the particular contaminant. Studies :
have shown that contaminants can cross the
placental barrier and enter the baby's body,
increasing the risk of developmental problems.
These substances also concentrate in breast milk, j
The Division's goal in issuing fishing advisories isi
to provide the information necessary for people to:
make informed choices about their health. People
concerned about their health wiB fikety choose to
eat fish from uncontaminated sites.
If you chose to eat fish in areas with elevated
contaminant levels, here is some advice on how
to reduce this risk:
•	Throw back the big ones. Smaller fish
generally have lower concentrations of
contaminants.
•	Avoid fatty fish. Organic carcinogens such
as DDT, PCBs, and dioxin accumulate in fatty
tissue, (in contrast however, mercury tends to
accumulate in muscle tissue.) Large carp and
catfish tend to be fattier than gamefeh.
Additionally, the ifestyles of carp, sucker,
buffalo, and catfish tend to associate them
with the sediments-where contaminants also
concentrate.
•	Broil or grill your fish. These cooking
techniques allow the fat to drip away. Frying
seals the fat and contaminants into the food.
Clean your catch so that fatty tissue is
discarded. (Remember, this technique may
not provide protection for mercury, which
tends to accumulate in muscle tissue.)




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Nickajack Reservoir near Chattanooga
has a fishing advisory due to elevated PCB
levels in catfish. Pregnant women, nursing
mothers, and children, plus others that may
have had previous exposure to PCBs, are
warned to avoid eating these fish.
All others are advised to limit consumption of
Nickajack Reservoir catfish to one meal per month.
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISC
RIES (September, 1998. This list subject to revision.)
STREAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POLLUTANT
COMMENTS
Loosahatchie River
Shelby
Mile 0 0 - 20 9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed.
Wolf River
Shelby
Mile 0 0- 18 9
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed
Mississippi River
Shelby
MS line to mile 745
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed. Commercial fishing prohibited by I"WRA
McKellar Lake &
Nonconnah Creek
Shelby
Mile 0.0 to 1 8
Chlordane,
Other Organics
Fish should not be consumed Advisory ends at 1 lorn Lake Road bridge
North Fork Holston River
Sullivan, Hawkins
Mile 00-6 2
Mercury
Fish should not be consumed. Advisory goes to TN/VA line.
East Fork of Poplar Creek
incl Poplar Ck embayment
Anderson, Roane
Mile 0 0- 15 0
Mercury, PCBs
Fish should not be consumed. Avoid contact with water also
Chattanooga Creek
Hamilton
Mouth to GA line
PCBs, chlordane,
Fish should not be consumed. Avoid contact with water also
Woods Reservoir
Franklin
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
Loudon, Knox,
Bluunl
Entirety (46 miles)
PCBs
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited by TWRA Catfish,
laxgemouth bass ovei two pounds, or any laigeiuoulh bass fioin the Little
River embayment should not be consumed.
Tellico Lake
Loudon
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Melton Hill Reservoir
Knox, Anderson
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Watts Bar Reservoir
Watts Bar Reservoir
Roane, Meigs,
Rhea, Loudon
Roane, Anderson
Tennessee River portion
Clinch River arm
PCBs
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, Sc. hybrid striped bass-white bass should not be
consumed. Precautionary advisory* for whitcbass, saugcr, carp, smallmouth
buffalo and largemouth bass.
Striped bass should not be consumed Precautionary advisory for catfish and
sauger.*
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
PCBs, chlordane
Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish.*
Nickajack Reservoir
Hamilton, Manon
Entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish.*
Pigeon River
Cocke
N C. line to Douglas Res
Dioxin
Precautionary advisory for carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish *
~Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the fish species named. All other persons should limit
consumption of the named species to one meal per month.
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FISHING RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH ADVISORIES IN EFFECT
FOR VIRGINIA RIVERS
Fishing in Virginia waters provides many benefits including food and recreational
enjoyment. Many fishermen keep, cook, and eat the fish they catch. The Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) routinely monitors fish from Virginia waters for
contaminants and provides fish tissue sample results to the Virginia Department of Health
(VDH) for analysis. While the vast majority of the state=s waters do not have dangerous
levels of contaminants, sometimes the fish in certain waters are found to contain
potentially harmful levels of chemicals. When this happens, the Department of Health
issues fish-eating advisories for the affected bodies of water.
If fishing is restricted for a body of water, anglers may still fish these waters for sport, but
are prohibited from taking fish for human consumption. Currently, the only body of water
within the state with a fishing restriction is the North Fork of the Holston River (from
Saltville to the Virginia/Tennessee border).
A health advisory is issued when fish taken from a particular body of water are found to
contain potentially harmful levels of contaminants. Some of these contaminants are not
excreted from the human body after being consumed, but are stored in body tissue over
long periods of time. The VDH considers the health effects of
eating one meal of fish taken from the affected waters (acute
effect), as well as eating fish from these waters over long periods of
time (chronic effect). A health advisory is not a prohibition, but a
warning about the contaminants present and the possible health
effects on those who consume these fish. Each advisory specifies
the location of contamination, the chemicals present, the types of
fish most affected, and the population potentially affected.
The VDH recommends the following precautions to reduce any potential harmful effects
from eating fish:
• Eat smaller, younger fish (within legal limits). Younger fish are less likely to contain
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harmful levels of contaminants than older, larger fish.
•	Remove the skin, the fat from the belly and top, and the internal organs before
cooking the fish
•	Bake, broil, or grill on an open rack to allow fats to drain away from the meat.
•	Discard the fats that cook out of the fish and avoid or reduce the amount of fish
drippings or broth that are used to flavor the meal.
•	Eat less deep fried fish since frying seals contaminants into the fatty tissue.
Health advisories and fishing restrictions for the Commonwealth of Virginia are listed
below and are routinely published in the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries annual
fishing regulations and publications.
River and Affected
Boundaries
Contaminant
Health Advisory/Restriction
James River and its tributaries
from the fall line at Richmond to
the Hampton-Norfolk Bridge
Tunnel
Kepone
Kepone may be hazardous to your health.
A fish-eating advisory exists for those
who consume fish from these waters on a
daily basis. (7/1/88)
North Fork Holston River from
Saltville to the
Virginia/Tennessee State line
Mercury
Taking fish from these waters for human
consumption is prohibited. Fish may
contain dangerously high levels of
mercury. Catch and release of these fish
is permissible. (12/4/74)
South River from the footbridge
at E. I. Dupont Co. in
Waynesboro to Port Republic.
South Fork of Shenandoah
River from Port Republic to the
Page/Warren County line
Mercury
Consumption of fish which contain
mercury may be dangerous to your health.
Eat no more than one meal (1/2 lb) per
week of fish from these waters. Small
children and pregnant women should not
eat fish containing mercury. (6/7/77)
South Fork of Shenandoah
River downstream from the State
Route 619 bridge near Front
Royal, North Fork of
Shenandoah River downstream
from Passage Creek, Shenandoah
River from the confluence of
North and South Forks to West
Virginia State line.
Polychiorinated
biphenyls (PCBs)
Fish caught in these waters should not be
consumed. (5/17/89)
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Roanoke River (Staunton River)
from the Leesville Dam
downstream (~79 miles) to the
point where a pipeline, which
intersects Route 803 in Halifax
County and Route 633 in
Charlotte County, crosses the
river.
PCBs
Striped bass, white bass, smallmouth
bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish,
and carp taken from these waters may
contain PCBs. The public is advised to eat
no more than two, eight-ounce meals of
these fish per month. Pregnant women
and young children are advised not to eat
any of these fish. (7/24/98, modified
3/26/99; 12/2/99)
Potomac River and tributaries
near Quantico. Virginia tidal
waters from the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge downstream (~33 miles) to
Brent Point at the mouth of Aquia
Creek
PCBs
Channel catfish larger than 18 inches
taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month. (4/19/99)
Levisa Fork River downstream
from Grundy to the West Virginia
State line (~12 miles)
PCBs
Fish taken from these waters may contain
PCBs. Eat no more than one, eight-ounce
meal per month of any fish taken from
this section of the river. (7/30/99)
Dan River in southwestern
Halifax County where the river
crosses the Virginia/North
Carolina border north of Virginia
Route 62 downstream (~42miles)
to the Kerr Reservoir at Staunton
River State Park
PCBs
Flathead and channel catfish taken from
these waters may contain PCBs. VDH
advises the public to eat no more than two
eight-ounce meals per month. Pregnant
women and young children are advised
not to eat any of these fish. (12/27/99)
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 1999
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis are
listed in successive order In Reservoir Screening Studies (Tables B-l), the
largest individual from each largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite
was also analyzed separately for mercury. These fish (i e., those analyzed
separately) are identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of
these fish are identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the
same fish.
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6-/. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1999 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1999
r
ction Site
Date
Species
Length(ram)
Weight(g)
Sex

CREEK





BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB
582
2929
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB
538
2224
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB
479
1501
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB
400
720
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB
364
611
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
LMB-^"
582
2929
Female
BEC
75.0
11/30/1999
CHC
583
2031
Female
BEC
75. 0
11/30/1999
CHC
430
663
Female
BEC
75 . 0
11/30/1999
CHC
487
928
Male
BEC
75 . 0
11/30/1999
CHC
536
1234
Female
BEC
75. 0
11/30/1999
CHC
416
604
Female
CEDAR
CREEK





CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
LMB
440
1187
Female
CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
LMB
504
1585
Female
CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
LMB
451
1339
Male
CEC
25 . 0
12/02/1999
LMB
445
1267
Female
CF.r
25. 0
12/02/1999
LMB
364
648
Female

25. 0
12/02/1999
LMB
504
1585
Female
CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
CHC
432
603
Female
CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
CHC
452
609
Male
CEC
25.0
12/02/1999
CHC
529
1296
Male
CEC
25.0
12/02/1999
CHC
444
664
F ema1e
CEC
25. 0
12/02/1999
CHC
420
475
Female
CHICKAMAUGA





HIW
8.0
09/30/1999
LMB
394
849
Female
HIW
8.0
09/30/1999
LMB
256
606
Male
HIW
8.0
09/30/1999
LMB
409
932
Female
HIW
8.0
11/18/1999
LMB
502
1674
Female
HIW
8.0
11/18/1999
LMB
525
2125
Female
HIW
8 . 0
11/18/1999
LMB*"
525
2125
F ema1e
HIW
8 . 0
09/30/1999
CHC
466
847
Male
HIW
8 . 0
09/30/1999
CHC
568
1645
Female
HIW
8 . 0
09/30/1999
CHC
508
956
Female
HIW
8 . 0
09/30/1999
CHC
447
749
Female
HIW
8.0
09/30/1999
CHC
420
382
Male

472
09/30/1999
CHC
540
4252
Female
TEN
472
09/30/1999
CHC
488
2778
Female
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Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During ]
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Screening
Fish Tissue
Study






For Calendar
Year :
1999

Collection :
Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
472

09/30/1999
CHC

560
3800
Female
TEN
472

09/30/1999
CHC

446
836
Female
TEN
472

09/30/1999
CHC

464
898
Female
TEN
472

09/30/1999
LMB

394
1001
Male
TEN
472

11/01/1999
LMB

335
532
Male
TEN
472

11/01/1999
LMB

387
910
Male
TEN
472

11/01/1999
LMB

363
644
Male
TEN
472

11/01/1999
LMB

409
907
Female
TEN
472

09/30/1999
LMB

394
1001
Male
TEN
490

09/29/1999
LMB

448
1257
Female
TEN
490

11/09/1999
LMB

364
702
Male
TEN
490

11/09/1999
LMB

389
866
Female
TEN
490

11/09/1999
LMB

458
1141
Female
TEN
490

11/09/1999
LMB

327
530
Female
TEN
490

09/29/1999
LMB*

448
1257
Female
TEN
490

09/29/1999
CHC

388
653
Male
TEN
490

09/29/1999
CHC

405
592
Female
TEN
490

09/29/1999
CHC

562
1947
Female
TEN
490

09/29/1999
CHC

581
2049
Fema1e
TEN
490

11/09/1999
CHC

492
1310
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
CHC

524
1197
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
CHC

455
749
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
CHC

547
1366
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
CHC

434
719
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
CHC

422
641
Male
TEN
529

09/28/1999
LMB

402
1058
Female
TEN
529

09/28/1999
LMB

410
947
Female
TEN
529

09/28/1999
LMB

345
508
Male
TEN
529

10/20/1999
LMB

453
1295
Male
TEN
529

10/20/1999
LMB

428
1490
Female
TEN
529

09/28/1999
LMB

428
1490
Female
DOUGLAS







FRE
35.0

10/22/1999
CHC

558
2202
Female
FRE
35.0

10/22/1999
CHC

525
1204
Male
FRE
35. 0

10/22/1999
CHC

521
1278
Male
FRE
35.0

10/22/1999
CHC

478
998
Male
FRE
35. 0

10/22/1999
CHC

409
598
Male
LABID
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Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During !


Reservoir
Screening
Fish Tissue
Study






For Calendar
Year :
1999

5ction
Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

35 . 0

10/06/1999
LMB

319
398
Female
FRE
35.0

10/06/1999
LMB

426
1231
Male
FRE
35. 0

10/06/1999
LMB

381
624
Female
FRE
35. 0

10/06/1999
LMB

525
2641
Female
FRE
35. 0

10/06/1999
LMB

322
375
Male
FRE
35. 0

10/06/1999
LMB*

525
2641
Female
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB

426
1242
Male
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB

454
1498
Female
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB

415
1055
Female
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB

432
1235
Male
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB

414
1396
Male
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
LMB*

454
1498
Female
FRE
51. 0

10/07/1999
CHC

570
2173
Female
FRE
51.0

10/07/1999
CHC

478
870
Male
FRE
51. 0

11/18/1999
CHC

476
1137
Male
FRE
51.0

11/18/1999
CHC

487
1098
Female
FRE
51. 0

11/18/1999
CHC

478
863
Female
CKY








7 . 0

10/07/1999
LMB

346
596
Female
BLU
7 . 0

10/07/1999
LMB

382
901
Male
BLU
1 . 0

10/07/1999
LMB

374
797
Male
BLU
7 . 0

10/07/1999
LMB

444
1365
Female
BLU
7.0

10/07/1999
LMB

369
793
Male
BLU
7.0

10/07/1999
it
LMB

444
1365
Female
BLU
7.0

10/08/1999
CHC

547
1652
Female
BLU
7 . 0

10/08/1999
CHC

650
2238
Female
BLU
7 . 0

10/08/1999
CHC

612
2688
Female
BLU
7 . 0

10/08/1999
CHC

615
2586
Female
TEN
23. 0

10/05/1999
CHC

479
1291
Female
TEN
23.0

10/05/1999
CHC

562
1615
Female
TEN
23. 0

10/05/1999
CHC

450
941
Female
TEN
23. 0

10/05/1999
CHC

635
2898
Female
TEN
23. 0

10/05/1999
CHC

583
2278
Female
TEN
23. 0

10/05/1999
LMB

423
965
Female
TEN
23.0

10/05/1999
LMB

432
1230
Male

23.0

10/05/1999
LMB

432
1324
Male

23. 0

10/05/1999
LMB

427
1216
Male
LABID
-------

fl-/.
Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected During
C-9¥>i.'
1
Reservoir
Screening
Fish
For
Tissue
Calendar
Study
Year :
1999

Collection
TEN 2 3.0
Site
Date
10/05/1999
Species
LMB
Length(mm)
468
Weight(g)
1760
Sex
Male
TEN
23.0

10/05/1999
LMB*


468
1760
Male
TEN
85.0

10/07/1999
LMB


398
803
Male
TEN
85. 0

10/07/1999
LMB


474
1655
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/07/1999
LMB


451
1607
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/07/1999
LMB


328
486
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/07/1999
LMB


276
312
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/07/1999
LMB*


474
1655
Female
TEN
85.0

10/06/1999
CHC


377
499
Male
TEN
85. 0

10/06/1999
CHC


415
725
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/06/1999
CHC


424
788
Male
TEN
85.0

10/06/1999
CHC


499
1154
Female
TEN
85. 0

10/06/1999
CHC


450
880
Male
TEN
206

10/06/1999
CHC


448
908
F ema1e
TEN
206

10/06/1999
CHC


480
1101
Male
TEN
206

10/06/1999
CHC


484
957
F ema1e
TEN
206

10/06/1999
CHC


570
1506
Male
TEN
206

10/06/1999
CHC


488
1024
Male
TEN
206

10/04/1999
LMB


316
534
Female
TEN
206

10/04/1999
LMB


375
833
Female
TEN
206

10/04/1999
LMB


448
1370
Female
TEN
206

10/04/1999
LMB


460
1785
Female
TEN
206

10/06/1999
LMB


422
1148
Male
TEN
206

10/06/1999
LMB*


460
1785
Female
LITTLE
LBC
BEAR
12 . 0
CREEK
12/01/1999
CHC


471
767
Male
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
CHC


458
842
Female
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
CHC


498
924
Male
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
CHC


458
748
Male
LBC
12 . 0

12/02/1999
CHC


413
578
Male
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
LMB


562
2885
Female
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
LMB


391
805
Female
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
LMB


375
648
Female
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
LMB


372
632
Female
LBC
12 .0

12/01/1999
LMB


352
508
Female
LBC
12 . 0

12/01/1999
LMB*


562
2885
Female
PARKSVILLE
OCO 12.0
- OCOEE N
10/19/1999
CHC


597
2170
Female
-------

Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During !

1
Reservoir
Screening
Fish Tissue
Study






For Calendar
Year :
1999

a
ction
Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
I
12 . 0

10/19/1999
CHC

473
2065
Female
oco
12 . 0

10/19/1999
CHC

522
1173
Male
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
CHC

490
1167
F ema1e
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
CHC

531
1428
Female
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
LMB

440
1169
Male
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
LMB

475
1533
Female
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
LMB

500
2018
Female
oco
12.0

11/11/1999
LMB

459
1303
Female
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
LMB

495
1571
Male
oco
12 . 0

11/11/1999
LMB*"

500
2018
Female
WHEELER







ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB

412
1145
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB

350
587
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB

391
945
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB

386
980
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB

370
743
Male
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
LMB*

412
1145
Female

6.0

10/13/1999
CHC

457
877
Female

6.0

10/13/1999
CHC

418
684
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
CHC

496
909
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
CHC

364
441
Female
ELK
6.0

10/13/1999
CHC

423
600
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
CHC

481
1000
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
CHC

503
1084
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
CHC

478
994
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
CHC

479
1057
Male
TEN
277

10/12/1999
CHC

520
985
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB

441
1064
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB

444
1440
Female
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB

428
1297
Male
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB

333
469
Male
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB

335
504
Male
TEN
277

10/12/1999
LMB*"

444
1440
Female
TEN
296

10/13/1999
LMB

324
445
Male
TEN
296

10/13/1999
LMB

349
539
Male

296

10/13/1999
LMB

528
2043
Male

296

10/13/1999
LMB

304
416
Female
LABID
-------
TdU

Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During ;
C-* »vV.
i
Reservoir
Screening
Fish
Tissue
Study






For
Calendar
Year :
1999

ollection
Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
296

10/13/1999
LMB


359
616
Male
TEN
296

10/13/1999
LMB*


528
2043
Male
TEN
296

10/12/1999
CHC


467
996
Female
TEN
296

10/13/1999
CHC


4 51
948
Female
TEN
296

10/13/1999
CHC


489
1099
Female
TEN
296

10/13/1999
CHC


491
1149
Female
TEN
296

10/13/1999
CHC


469
965
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
CHC


518
1329
Female
TEN
347

10/14/1999
CHC


499
1083
Female
TEN
347

10/14/1999
CHC


641
2693
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
CHC


542
1179
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
CHC


503
1182
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB


361
645
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB


358
704
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB


371
682
Female
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB


340
570
Female
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB


426
1147
Male
TEN
347

10/14/1999
LMB*


426
1147
Male
LABID
-------
Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1999 for Long
Term Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1999

ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
^JACK





TEN
425
10/19/1999
CHC
581
2429
Female
TEN
425
10/19/1999
CHC
512
1442
Female
TEN
425
11/11/1999
CHC
530
1746
Female
TEN
425
11/11/1999
CHC
622
2547
Male
TEN
425
11/11/1999
CHC
472
1135
Male
TEN
469
11/01/1999
CHC
498
1660
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
CHC
585
2230
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
CHC
503
1568
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
CHC
497
1319
Male
TEN
469
11/01/1999
CHC
528
1454
Female
TELLICO





LTE
1.0
10/19/1999
CHC
493
1159
Female
LTE
1.0
10/19/1999
CHC
464
864
Female
LTE
1.0
10/19/1999
CHC
552
1384
Male
LTE
1.0
10/19/1999
CHC
519
1503
Female
LTE
1.0
10/19/1999
CHC
648
2930
Female
X.TF.
15. 0
10/20/1999
CHC
600
2371
Female

15.0
10/20/1999
CHC
510
943
Male
Lit
15. 0
10/20/1999
CHC
476
1047
Female
LTE
15.0
10/20/1999
CHC
429
572
Female
-------
/ O'blc
&•*. Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During :
CW.
1
Term Fish
Tissue Study-







For Calendar
Year
: 1999

Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
FORT LOUDOUN






TEN
624
10/05/1999
CHC

490
955
Male
TEN
624
10/05/1999
CHC

603
1971
Male
TEN
624
10/05/1999
CHC

569
1757
Female
TEN
624
10/05/1999
CHC

576
1976
Female
TEN
624
10/05/1999
CHC

448
718
Male
TEN
624
11/17/1999
CHC

517
1323
Male
TEN
624
11/17/1999
CHC

473
881
Male
TEN
624
11/17/1999
CHC

545
1447
Male
TEN
624
11/17/1999
CHC

414
579
Female
TEN
624
11/17/1999
CHC

450
713
Male
LABID
-------
~Ta.Hl. 6-3 Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1999 for
Targeted Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1999
sction Site	Date	Species Length(mm) Weight (g) Sex	LABID
^JACK
TEN
469
11/01/1999
STB
810
.4607
Male
TEN
469
11/01/1999
STB
578
2073
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
STB
949
9486
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
STB
844
5898
Female
TEN
469
11/01/1999
STB
1035
13486
Female
WHEELER






TEN
320
10/12/1999
CHC
581
1874
Female
TEN
320
io/12/1999
CHC
525
1380
Male
TEN
320
10/12/1999
CHC
551
1508
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
CHC
578
1340
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
CHC
520
1322
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
SBU
496
2057
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
SBU
481
1795
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
SBU
479
1768
Male
TEN
320
10/12/1999
SBU
505
2290
Female
TEN
320
10/12/1999
SBU
392
877
Female
-------
Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices
-------
Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
CHC — Channel catfish
LMB — Largemouth bass
SBU — Smallmouth buffalo
STB — Striped bass
Abbreviations with River Miles
BCM — Bear Creek Mile
BeRM — Beech River Mile
BuRM — Buffalo River Mile
CCM — Cedar Creek Mile
CRM — Clinch River Mile
DRM — Duck River Mile
FBRM — French Broad River Mile
ORM — Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM -- South Fork Holston River Mile
TRM — Tennessee River Mile
TuRM — Tuckasegee River Mile
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
BEC — Bear Creek
BEE — Beech River
BLU — Big Sandy River
BUF — Buffalo River
CEC — Cedar Creek
CL1 -- Clinch River
CLA — Clarks River
DUC — Duck River
ELK — Elk River
EMO — Emory River
FRE ~ French Broad River
HTW — Hiwassee River
HOL -- Holston River
LBC — Little Bear Creek
LTE -- Little Tennessee River
NFH — North Fork Holston
NOL — Nolichucky River
NOT - Nottley River
OCO — Ocoee River
PIG -- Pigeon River
POW
SFH -
SHO
TEN
TOC
TUC
TUM
WAT
Powell River
South Fork Holston River
Shooting Creek
Tennessee River
Toccoa River
Tuckasegee River
• Tumbling Creek
¦ Watauga River
-------
Appendix D
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 1999
-------
FISH TI
For ca
Locat i on
Resevoi r
River

River
Mile Studyname
This
Year
7
Free
Fish?
Speci es
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

624 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHATUGE
SHOOTING CREEK
1.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHATUGE
SHOOTING CREEK
1.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHATUGE
HIWASSEE R

122 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHATUGE
HIWASSEE R

122 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
F0NTANA
LITTLE TENNESSEE
62.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
F0NTANA
LITTLE TENNESSEE
62.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
F0NTANA
LITTLE TENNESSEE
81.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FONTANA
LITTLE TENNESSEE
81.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

350 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

350 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

375 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

375 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

424 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
GUNTERSVILLE
TENNESSEE R

424 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
HIWASSEE
HIWASSEE R

77.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
HIWASSEE
HIWASSEE R

77.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
HIWASSEE
HIWASSEE R

85.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
HIWASSEE
HIWASSEE R

85.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
MELTON HILL
CLINCH R

24.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
MELTON HILL
CLINCH R

24.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
MELTON HILL
CLINCH R

45.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
MELTON HILL
CLINCH R

45.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
SOUTH HOLSTON
S FK HOLSTON
R
51.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
SOUTH HOLSTON
S FK HOLSTON
R
51.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
SOUTH HOLSTON
S FK HOLSTON
R
62.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
SOUTH HOLSTON
S FK HOLSTON
R
62.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
WATAUGA
WATAUGA R

37.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
WATAUGA
WATAUGA R

37.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATAUGA
WATAUGA R

45.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATAUGA
WATAUGA R

45.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
WATTS BAR
CLINCH R

22.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
CLINCH R

22.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R

532 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R

532 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
DATE: 08/14/2000
PAGE:
PLANNING REPORT
r Year : 2000
# Indv	D i sp
of j Person	of
fish Comp Resp.	Fillets
10
I


ONE TO LAB,
N
Y N
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
Analyze	Date
For	Coll
0 SO M	Comp
*	Comments
Coll
-------
FISH TISSUE PLANNING REPORT
Location
Resevoi r
R i ver
River
Mi le Studyname
This
Year
?
Free
Fish?
For Calendar Year
U
Species	of
f i sh
Indv
/
Comp
2000
Person
Resp.
Disp
of
FiI lets
Analyze
For
0 SO M
Date
Coll
Comp
#
Coll
Comments
WATTS
BAR
TENNESSEE R
560 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
AL BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0
WATTS
BAR
TENNESSEE R
560 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
AL BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
WATTS
BAR
TENNESSEE R
600 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
AL BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
WATTS
BAR
TENNESSEE R
600 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
AL BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


SEQUATCHIE R
6.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


SEQUATCHIE R
6.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


PIGEON R
7.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


PIGEON R
7.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


CLARKS R
10.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


CLARKS R
10.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


NOLICHUCKY R
10.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


NOLICHUCKY R
10.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


TUCKASEGEE R
13.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


TUCKASEGEE R
13.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


BUFFALO R
17.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


BUFFALO R
17.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


DUCK RIVER
26.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


DUCK RIVER
26.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


FRENCH BROAD R
77.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


FRENCH BROAD R
77.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0


LITTLE TENNESSEE
95.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
c
DON DYCUS
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N Y
/ /
0


LITTLE TENNESSEE
95.0 STREAM
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
c
DON DYCUS
ONE TO LAB,
N
N Y
/ /
0
DATE: 08/U/7TO0
PAGE:
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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 1998
and Recommendations for Studies in 1999
By: Don L. Dycus
Tennessee Valley Authority
River Operations
Chattanooga, TN 37402
May 1999
Introduction/Background
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs.
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns.
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others.
•	Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only. Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
•	Targeted Screening Study: If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found;
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low.
•	Intensive Study: In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provide the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies. These studies are conducted
in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish consumption
advisory being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase continues until
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the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until several years of
repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year. In the former
case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In the latter
case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a Long-Term
Monitoring Study.
• Long-Term Monitoring Study: The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase. Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs contain high levels
of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs). Some of these problems were first
documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist before this program
began. State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix A). These areas have
been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the Long-Term
Monitoring phase.
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 1998. Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TV A's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies ~ "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993; Fish
Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D.L. Dycus. The report
was published in July 1994 and is available from:
Tennessee Valley Authority
Attention: Carol Davis
1101 Market Street, CST 17B
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-7338 or FAX: (423) 751-7648
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Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides.
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories; Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
These include:
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide: oxyfluorfen
The list was further expanded in 1996 for selected reservoirs to include dioxin. Screening
analysis for dioxin was conducted on fish collected in 1996 and 1997. None of the fish collected
in 1998 were analyzed for dioxin because data already existed from TVA or state studies for the
reservoirs sampled in 1998.
All laboratory analyses were performed by the TVA Environmental Chemistry Laboratory,
except analysis for dioxin, which was performed under contract by Wright State University in
Dayton, Ohio.
Study design for 1998 included collecting fish from the tailwater area of selected dams.
TVA instituted minimum flow and DO improvements at many dams. Several of these areas have
developed into successful fisheries. As result, four of these tailwater areas were sampled for the
predominant species typically sought by fisherman and analyzed as part of stream screening
studies.
Summary of Results
Table 1 is a brief description of 1998 fish tissue studies. Information in this includes,
among other details, a list of reservoirs and rivers sampled, types of studies, and species
examined.
Tables 2-13 and Figures 1 and 2 contain results from the various fish tissue studies
conducted in 1998. Physical information such as length and weight for each fish is in Appendix B,
Tables B-l -B-4.
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Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in tables and appendices. A
detailed list of recommendations for fish tissue studies in 1998 is in Appendix D. (Note: These
recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.)
There were no real surprises in 1998 - results were similar to previous years. Elevated
levels of contaminants were observed where they were known to exist and concentrations were
low otherwise. As expected, the most common contaminant of concern was PCBs. Locations
(regardless of study type) with PCB concentrations >0.5 (ig/g are listed in Table 2. Given the
increasing interest in mercury, locations (regardless of study type) with total mercury >0.40 |ig/g
are listed in Table 3.
Results for 1998 are arranged in the following tables, figures, and appendices as follows:
Summary, PCBs >0.5 |ig/g:
Summary, Mercury >0.4 (j.g/g
Reservoir Screening:
Stream Screening:
Long-Term Monitoring:
Targeted Screening:
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4 - Organics;
Table 5 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Table 6 - Organics
Table 7 - Metals
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Table 8 - Organics
Table 9 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in CHC
from Melton Hill Reservoir, Through 1998
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Fillets from Watts Bar
Reservoir, 1987 - 1998
Table 11 - Data on Individual CHC from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir in 1998
Table 12 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun 1985 - 1998
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
Table 13 - Organics
Appendix B, Table B-4 - Physical Information
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Table 1. Alphabetical Listing of Reservoirs and Streams Included in Fish Tissue Studies in 1998.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Apalachia
NC
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, LMB
Beech
TN
Kentucky
No

X



CHC, LMB
Cherokee
TN
Holston
No

X



CHC, LMB
Fort Loudoun
TN
Fort-Hills-Bar
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB
Normandy
TN
Duck
No

X



CHC, LMB
Parksville
TN
Hiwassee
No
PCBs

X


CHC
Pickwick
AL/TN/MS
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC, LMB
Melton Hill
TN
Fort-Hills-Bar
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Tims Ford
TN
Wheeler/Elk
No

X



CHC, LMB
Watts Bar
TN
Fort-Hills-Bar
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Wilson
AL
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC






























Stream*









Clinch River (Norris
Dam Tailwater)
TN
Clinch/Powell
No

X



Rainbow Trout
French Broad River
(Douglas Dam TW)
TN
French Broad
No

X



CHC, SPB
Holston River
(Cherokee Dam
Tailwater)
TN
Holston
No

X



CHC
South Fork Holston
River (South Holston
Dam TW)
TN
Holston
No

X



Brown Trout










Only tailwater areas downstream of selected dams were sampled for stream screening purposes in 1998.
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Table 2. Highlights of Autumn 1998 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 (J.g/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in 1996 and 1997. All Samples Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
Location
Species
1996
1997
1998
Reservoirs
Cherokee Reservoir HRM 53
HRM76
CHC
CHC
NS
NS
NS
NS
0.7
0.8
Ft. Loudoun Res.
TRM603
TRM624
TRM652
CHC
CHC
CHC
NS
1.0
NS
NS
1.0b
NS
1.6
1.0
1.2
b,c
Melton Hill Res.
CRM 24
CRM 45
CHC
CHC
1.3
3.1
NS
NS
0.7
1.0
Watts Bar Res.
TRM531
TRM560
TRM600
CRM 22
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
0.7
2.1
1.1
0.7
NS
NS
NS
NS
1.2
0.6
1.0
1.9
Streams - None of the streams (actually tailwater areas) sampled in 1998 had detectable
(<0.1ug/g) PCB concentrations.
a.	NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
c.	Concentration in composite analysis of the first five of these channel catfish was 1.5 ug/g
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Table 3. Highlights of 1998 Results from Reservoir and Stream (Tailwater) Locations with
"Elevated" (i.e., >0.40 |ig/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass
(Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish
Composites Plus the Largest of the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish
Were Analyzed as Five-fish 5 Composites.
Comp./ Weight	Mercury
	Location	Species	Ind. fgm. if individual) (Total, ug/g)
RESERVOIRS
Beech - BeRM 36
LMB
Comp.

0.42


Ind.
2026
0.58
Pickwick - BCM 8
LMB
Comp

0.40
Ft. Loudoun TRM 652
CHC
Comp.

0.57

LMB
Comp.

0.48
RIVERS (Actually Tailwater Areas in 1998)
FBRM 8	SPB	Ind.	825	0.43
Note: Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.
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Table 4. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MIREX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD
ENDO
ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
APPALACHIA












HIW 67.0
CHC
4 . 0
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 03
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.1
BEECH LAKE












BEE 36.0
CHC
0.6
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 09
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
CHEROKEE












HOL 53.0
CHC
4.9
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.04
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.12
0.7
HOL 76.0
CHC
6.6
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.06
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 08
0.6
FORT LOUDOUN












TEN 603
CHC
0.7
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 12
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 12
1.6
TEN 624
CHC
1.7
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 09
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 09
1.5
TEN 652
CHC
1.2
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 10
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 07
1.2
NORMANDY












DUC 24 9
CHC
3.1
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 06
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
PICKWICK












BEC 8.0
CHC
4.4
<0.5
<0.01
A
o
o
I—4
<0.01
0. 36
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.03
0.3
TEN 207
CHC
2 .1
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 10
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.09
0.4
TEN 230
CHC
6.4
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 14
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.1
TEN 259
CHC
3.3
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.12
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.1
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
TIMS FORD
ELK 135	CHC 2.8	<0.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.04 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1	<0.01
ELK 150	CHC 2.2	<0.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.1	<0.01
WILSON
TEN 260	CHC 2.2	<0.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.19 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.1	<0.01
TEN 273	CHC 3.7	<0.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.18 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 <0.1	<0.01
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. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
. 01
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected I .cides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Reservoir Screening Studies.



For
Calendar Year
: 1998


Spec.
ftLIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHION
CHC
4.0
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
CHC
0.6
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
CHC
4 . 9
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
CHC
6.6
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
CHC
0 . 7
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
CHC
1.7
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
1.2
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
3.1
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
4 . 4
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
2.1
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
CHC
6.4
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
CHC
3.3
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
2.8
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
CHC
2.2
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
CHC
2.2
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
CHC
3.7
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
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Table 5. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 1998 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year s1998
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg	Se
APPALACHIA
HIW 67.0
CHC
<0.10
<
O
o
cn
<
0.02
0.24
<0.2
HIW
67.0
LMB





0.27

HIW
67.0
LMB





0.25*

BEECH
BEE
LAKE
36.0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.18
<0.2
BEE
36.0
LMB





0.38

BEE
36. 0
LMB





0.42*

CHEROKEE
HOL 53.0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.28
<0.2
HOL
53. 0
LMB





0.29

HOL
53. 0
LMB





0.27*

HOL
76.0
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05

0. 03
0.24
<0.2
HOL
76.0
LMB





0.21

HOL
76.0
LMB





0. 34*

FORT
TEN
LOUDOUN
603
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0. 32
<0.2
TEN
603
LMB





0.18

TEN
603
LMB





0.21*

TEN
624
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05

0. 04
0.18
<0.2
TEN
624
LMB





0.25

TEN
624
LMB





0.24*

TEN
652
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
0.51
<0.2
TEN
652
LMB





0.48

TEN
652
LMB





0.26*

NORMANDY
DUC 24?-	CHC	<0.10	0.05	0.05	0.17	<0.2
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Table 5 Cd
Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Comp! ed Fish Fillets Collected
in 1998 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site Species	LAB ID	As Cd Pb	Hg	Se
DUC 249	LMB	0.17
DUC 24 9	LMB	0.31*
PICKWICK
BEC
8 . 0
CHC
<0. 10
<
0 . 05
<
O
o
to
0.20
<0.2
BEC
8 . 0
LMB





0.22

BEC
8 . 0
LMB





0.21*

TEN
207
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0.22
<0.2
TEN
207
LMB





0. 32

TEN
207
LMB





0.40*

TEN
230
CHC
<0. 10
<
0.05
<
0 . 02
0. 10
<0.2
TEN
230
LMB





0.20

TEN
230
LMB





0. 19*

TEN
259
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0. 02
0. 12
<0.2
TEN
259
LMB





0.22

TEN
259
LMB





0.26*

TIMS FORD








ELK
135
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
<
0. 02
0. 13
<0.2
ELK
135
LMB





0. 18

ELK
135
LMB





0.21*

ELK
150
CHC
A
O
(—1
O
<
0. 05
<
0.02
0.14
<0.2
ELK
150
LMB





0.10

ELK
150
LMB





0.14*

WILSON









TEN
260
CHC
<0. 10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
260
LMB





<0.10

TEN
260
LMB





A
O
h-1
O
*

TEN
273
CHC
<0.10
<
0. 05
<
0.02
0.12
<0.2
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Table 5 Cont. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 1998 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1998
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg	Se
TEN 273	LMB	0.15
TEN 273	LMB	0.18*
* Results from analysis of largest individual in each composite.
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Ta ). Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected P« iides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MIREX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD
ENDO
ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
DICOFOL
CLI 78.0
RBT
3.1
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 09
<0.1
<0.01
FRE 8.0
CHC
4.1
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0.07
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 05
<0.1
<0. 01
HOL 25.0
CHC
4 . 6
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 06
<0.1
<0. 01
SFH 4 8.0
BT
4 . 3
<0.5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0.01
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Table 6. Cont. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHION
OXYFLUORFEN
CLI
78 . 0
RBT
3.1
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
FRE
8.0
CHC
4.1
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
HOL
25.0
CHC
4.6
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
SFH
48.0
BT
4.3
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
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Table	fconcentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Comp ed Fish Fillets Collected
in 1998 for Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1998
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg Se
CLI	78.0	RBT	<0.10	< 0.05	< 0.02	<0.10	<0.2
FRE 8.0	CHC	<0.10	< 0.05	< 0.02	0.21	<0.2
FRE 8.0	SPB	0.37
FRE 8.0	SPB	0.43*
HOL	25.0	CHC	<0.10	< 0.05	< 0.02	<0.10	<0.2
SFH	48.0	BT	<0.10	< 0.05	< 0.02	<0.10	<0.2
* Results from largest individual in composite.
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Table 8.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Long Term Studies.
For Calendar Year s 1998
Collection Site Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN
MELTON HILL
CLI
24 . 0
CHC
4 . 0
CLI
45.0
CHC
4 . 1
WATTS BAR


CLI
22.0
CHC
1.7
TEN
531
CHC
4.7
TEN
560
CHC
5.2
TEN
600
CHC
3.3
BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
0.05	0.06	0.7
0.09	0.09	1.0
0.09	0.08	1.9
0.08	0.10	1.2
0.04	0.05	0.6
0.07	0.05	1.0
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Table 8
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected P sides and PCBs in Individual Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Long Term Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1998
Collection Site Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
FORT LOUDOUN
TEN
624
CHC
3.9
0. 06
CD
O
O
1.2
TEN
624
CHC
3.8
0.21
0.26
3.7
TEN
624
CHC
1.7
0.09
0. 05
1.4
TEN
624
CHC
0.6
o
o
-J
A
O
O
H-1
0.4
TEN
624
CHC
1.7
0.08
O
O
N)
0.5
TEN
624
CHC
0.4
0.06
0. 08
0.9
TEN
624
CHC
1.2
0.09
A
O
O
0.4
TEN
624
CHC
0.9
0.06
0. 05
0.4
TEN
624
CHC
4 . 0
O
h-1
O
0. 07
0.9
TEN
624
CHC
0.1
0.06
<0.01
<0.1
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Table 9. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from Melton Hill Reservoir Through 1998
Year
Location
Number
of Fish
Weight
Range (gm)
Mean
Weight (gm)
Mean
Lipid (%)
PCB
Range
Mean PCB
Cone.
1987
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
148-1265
562
7.6
NA
1.2

CRM 39
5 (comp.)
413-851
624
4.8
NA
2.0
1988
CRM 24
10
406-6118
1774
3.8
0.1-1.6
0.5

CRM 39






1989
CRM 23/24*
8
401-1695
840
3.6
0.1-0.6
0.3

CRM 39
NS






CRM 51
8
419-4051
1917
7.1
0.1-2.9
0.8
1990
CRM 23/24*
8
409-2358
1037
0.6
0.01-0.08 (1.3)*
0.3 (0.5)*

CRM 39
7
495-1226
741
5.3
0.1-1.3
0.7

CRM 51
8
603-1697
1105
7.9
0.1-4.4
1.2
1991
CRM 23/24*
8
406-2031
871
3.3
0.1-0.9
0.3

CRM 39
10
527-2581
1212
6.9
0.2-3.7
1.7

CRM 51
10
467-1436
967
8.3
0.2-12.5
1.9
1992
CRM 23/24
10
489-2571
1192
6.9
0.1-2.3
0.8

CRM 39
10
738-3981
1587
8.4
0.3-3.9
1.1

CRM 51
8
372-1130
770
8.5
0.2-0.9
0.5
1996
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
632-1873
1515
7.6
NA
1.3

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
3003-5096
3924
7.7
NA
3.1
1998
CRM 24
5 (comp.)
1597-2222
1776
4.0
NA
0.7

CRM 45
5 (comp.)
853-2287
1275
4.1
NA
1.0
















* Fish collected and analyzed by ORNL; values in () are adjusted (actual PCB value X 1.5) to account for low spike recoveries in QA
samples.
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10. Summary of PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel C Fillets from Watts Bar Reservoir, 1987 - 1998
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gin)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1987
TRM531
NS
-
-
-
-

TRM 560
6-Ind.
239 - 1786
1103
0.1 -4.4
1.4

TRM 600*
10-Ind.
336 - 1330
757
0.4-3.1
1.5
1988
TRM 531
10-Ind.
494-4210
1763
0.1 -4.3
1.4

TRM 560
10-Ind.
411 -2765
1124
1.3-7.5
2.7

TRM 600
10-Ind.
829 - 2957
1289
00
©
2.4
1989
TRM 531 D0E
10-Ind.
320 - 1695
1033
0.2 - 1.5
0.8

TRM 560 °°E
9-Ind.
324- 1015
544
0.1 -0.5
0.3

TRM 600
7-Ind.
425 - 3229
1437
0
4*.
1
1.8
1990
TRM 531
10-Ind.
322-2110
700
<0.1 -2.7
0.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
282 - 1521
838
<0.1 - 1.8
0.8

TRM 600
10-Ind.
208 - 3246
912
0.3-5.8
1.6
1991
TRM 531
10-Ind.
899 - 2323
1342
0.8-2.9
1.6

TRM 560
10-Ind.
1149-2812
1571
o
1
00
o
2.3

TRM 600
10-Ind.
466- 1881
967
i
©
1.4
1992
TRM 531
10-Ind.
407-4178
1514
0.3-5.6
1.7

TRM 560
10-Ind.
497 - 3563
1540
0.2-3.8
1.9

TRM 600
10-Ind.
464-2168
1018
0.4-6.2
1.9
1993
TRM 531 °°E
-
-
-
-


TRM 560
9-Ind.
500 - 2590
1086
0.4-2.3
1.2

TRM 600
10-Ind.
442 - 2884
931
0.1 -3.6
1.1
1994
TRM 531
1-Comp.
511 -2338
1213
N/A
1.0

TRM 560
1-Comp.
523 - 2394
1302
N/A
1.0

TRM 600
1-Comp.
496 - 2348
958
N/A
1.0
1995
TRM 531
1-Comp.
437-2186
1260
N/A
0.8

TRM 560
1-Comp.
800 - 1021
907
N/A
1.2

TRM 600
1-Comp.
626 - 2047
1251
N/A
1.5
1996
TRM 531
1-Comp.
500- 1836
1250
N/A
0.7

TRM 560
1-Comp.
1062 - 2877
2272
N/A
2.1

TRM 600
1-Comp.
714-3623
1809
N/A
1.1
1998
TRM 531
1-Comp.
936 -3451
1587
N/A
1.2

TRM 560
1-Comp.
488 - 1679
978
N/A
0.6

TRM 600
1-Comp.
691-2151
1181
N/A
1.0
* Some blue catfish were collected from this site rather than all channel catfish
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Table 11. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 1998 from
Fort Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt.
fmrn)
Wt.
Tern)
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM624
CHC 1
10/29/98
464
854
Female
3.9
0.06
0.08
1.2
TRM 624
CHC 2
10/29/98
605
2102
Female
3.8
0.21
0.26
3.7
TRM 624
CHC 3
10/29/98
451
823
Male
1.7
0.09
0.05
1.4
TRM 624
CHC 4
10/29/98
477
898
Male
0.6
0.07
<0.01
0.4
TRM 624
CHC 5
10/29/98
391
519
Male
1.7
0.08
0.02
0.5
TRM 624
CHC 6
10/29/98
536
1310
Female
0.4
0.06
0.08
0.9
TRM 624
CHC 7
10/29/98
434
624
Male
1.2
0.09
<0.01
0.4
TRM 624
CHC 8
10/29/98
504
1055
Female
0.9
0.06
0.05
0.4
TRM 624
CHC 9
10/29/98
468
885
Female
4.0
0.10
0.07
0.9
TRM 624
CHC 10
10/29/98
453
714
Female
0.1
0.06
<0.01
<0.1
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Table 12. Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish, Carp, and White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1998
Species/Year
Location
Weight
Weight
Mean
PCB Range
Mean PCB
No. > 2.0
Number
(TRM)
Range (gm)
Mean (gm)
Lipids (%)
(ur/r)
(ur/r)
(ug/g)
Fish
Channel Catfish








1985
628
270-2720
834
3.9
0.2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
580-2275
1385
4.5
0.1-4.5
1.5
2
10
1988
628
538-1732
968
5.4
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
292-2169
1002
4.4
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
375-1720
866
2.5
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
461-2139
1049
3.3
1.4-4.6
2.5
7
10
1992
624
430-1291
679
2.7
0.1-4.2
1.8
3
9
1993
624
432-1950
1138
3.1
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
425-2676
901
2.9
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
764-2135
1327
3.3
0.8-2.7
1.5
3
10
1996
624
524-2182
1375
2.3
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
466-1897
888
2.6
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
1998
624
519-2102
978
1.8
<0.1-3.1
1.0
1
10
Carp








1992
651
1219-1937
1594
6.9
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White bass








1987a
628
162-180
181
3.1
b
<0.1
0
5

640
275-606
435
5.8
b
<0.1
0
5
1992
651
460-633
534
4.6
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a.	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. White bass and carp were collected from TRM 651 in 1992.
b.	Five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987. Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample.
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Table 13. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1998 For Targeted Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
PARKSVILLE - OCOEE N
0C0 12.0	CHC 2.8	0.01	<0.01 0.3
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Figure 1 Average or Composite PCB Concentration (ug/g) in Channel Catfish Fillets from
Watts Bar Resevoir, 1987 — 1998
TRM 531
TRM 660
TRM 600
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Figure 2. Average PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1998
2.5
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
1.5
0.5
TRM 624
¦ 1985

~ 1986

¦ 1987

B1988

¦ 1989

~ 1990

¦ 1991

¦ 1992

¦ 1993

¦ 1994

~ 1995

~ 1996

~ 1997

~ 1998

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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
March 24, 1993
March 7, 1996
November 1996
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Alabama Waterways
: LAHQ&WQUTH BASS	STRIPED BASS
Fish Advisories
® General
The State of Alabama has an abundance of clean rivers and lakes. These waters give sport fishermen great
recreation, while providing subsistence fishermen with an abundance of good food. However, fishermen
need to understand both the benefits and the risks of their fish consumption practices, especially in areas
where fish advisories have been issued.
The benefits of fishing are many. It provides stress-reducing recreational and outdoor activity needed for
good health. Fish are high in protein; and low in fat, cholesterol, and calories when prepared properly.
Some components of fish, such as the 3-omega fatty acids, may benefit the cardiovascular system.
Unfortunately, certain toxic chemicals have been added to some lakes and rivers in Alabama. Some of
these chemicals can accumulate in fish. Sampling of fish provides the information needed for issuing the
advisories. When chemical concentrations are elevated in fish, they can pose health risks to people who
eat them.
The advisories should inform fishermen which fishes in which water bodies present an elevated health
hazard. The advisories should explain the potential health hazards associated with eating certain
contaminants. Finally, the advisories tell how to reduce contamination ingestion by changing the way the
fish is prepared.
Contaminants in Fish
Fish consumption advisories have been issued for chlordane, DDT, mercury, and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs).
Chlordane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon frequently used as a pesticide until it was banned in
the late 1980's. Contamination problems presently exist from run off in agricultural land and
other areas where it was heavily used
DDT is another chlorinated hydrocarbon used as a pesticide during World War H The United
States permitted the commercial use of DDT in 1945. It was a widely used pesticide until it
was banned in 1972.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element and is used in a variety of products such as
barometers, thermometers, paints, and batteries. Manufacturers also use mercury in the
production of chlorine, caustic soda, urethane foam, and other products. Such wide use has
lead to unintentional contamination of the environment. Once in the environment, mercury is
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converted to methylmercury, which is the chemical form that is hazardous to human health.
In recent years, the government has made regulations to limit or ban the use of mercury in
various products and industrial processes.
PCBs, used in capacitors and transformers, have good dielectric and fire resistance properties.
In 1979 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibited all manufacture of
PCBs.
All of these chemicals tend to persist in the environment. Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs collect in fatty
tissue, while mercury collects in muscle tissue of fish. The presence of toxic contaminants in Alabama
waters should decrease due to the current regulations which ban or restrict their use. Advisory numbers
should decrease as the contaminants work their way out of the waterways.
^ Advisories
Advisories are used to help fishermen realize and reduce the potential health risks from eating
contaminated fish. When advisories are issued, fishermen can continue to catch fish and may choose to eat
them; an advisory is only a recommendation.
Advisories are based on the risk of cancer or other serious illnesses that may result from eating
contaminated fish. A cancer risk is usually described as 1 in 10,000 or 1 in 100,000 additional cancers
than the expected over a lifetime of consumption. Therefore, the cancer risk from eating a few fish from
the area over a few years is slight. Advisories for non-cancer causing agents are usually based on a level of
a chemical below which no adverse health effects are found, as determined in animal studies. The safe
level derived from animal studies to be is further divided by 100 or more to determine a daily level of
intake that is likely to be without risk of adverse health effects for humans. Women of childbearing age
and children may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of toxic substances. Therefore, some advisories!
particularly limit consumption for these very sensitive groups.
There are two types of advisories: both are for specific fish species in defined areas of lakes and streams.
A limited consumption advisory states that women of reproductive age and children less
than 15 years old should avoid eating certain fish from these areas. Other people should limit
their consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
A no consumption advisory recommends that everyone avoid eating certain species of fish
in the defined area.
O Reducing Consumption Risks
Anglers who fish in an advisory area may take actions to reduce risks from contaminants in fish.
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Chlordane, DDT, and PCBs tend to adsorb to sediments. Eating fish that feed on the bottom of lakes and
streams (catfish, carp, or suckers) should be avoided. However, in waterways contaminated with mercury,
fish such as largemouth bass tend to store mercury in the muscle and should be eaten less often.
A second way to limit exposure to contaminants in fish is to keep and eat smaller fish. It's nice to bring
home big fish, but the longer the exposure time to a chemical, the higher the chemical concentration in the
fish tissue. As fish grow older, they tend to develope a higher overall body fat content. The fat is where
most of the contaminants of concern are stored.
Cutting away most of the fatty tissue when cleaning fish is a third way to limit exposure to toxic
chemicals. The skin, belly flap, and the fatty strip along the backbone and lateral line should be removed
to reduce the amount of contaminants in the meal.
Cooking methods provide a fourth method for reducing toxic substances in fish meals. Since most of the
contaminants are stored in the fat, cook the fish in a manner that allows the juices (high in fat content) to
drip away from the meat. Broiling and grilling are excellent ways to do this. Frying fish, and putting them
into soups and chowders do not remove the fat, and are not recommended.
Current Alabama Fish Advisory
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Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories
(June 1998. This list subject to change)
Water
Body
County
Choccolocco
Creek
Species
Portion
Pollutant
Type
Advisory
Calhoun and
Talladega
All Species
Between the confluence of
Hillabee Creek and
Choccolocco Creek south
of Oxford, AL,
downstream to where
Choccolocco Creek flows
into Logan Martin Lake
PCBs3
No j
i Consumption1 j
Cold Creek
Swamp
Mobile
All Species
Ten miles south of the
confluence of the
Tombigbee River &
Alabama River adjacent
to the Mobile River
Mercury4
No
| Consumption11
Coosa River ! Cherokee
Catfish over one pound
j Georgia state line & Weiss
Dam
PCBs3
Limited
j Consumption2 :
Coosa River
Calhoun, St.
Clair, and
Talladega
Catfish over one pound
I Between Neely Henry Dam j
& Riverside, AL I
PCBs3
Limited
j Consumption2
Coosa River
St. Clair and
Talladega
Catfish, Crappie, and Bass:
largemouth, spotted,
striped, hybrid striped &
white
Between Riverside, AL &
Logan Martin Dam
PCBs3
No
; Consumption1 j
Coosa River
Shelby, St.
Clair, and
Talladega
Spotted or striped bass,
Catfish over one pound,
Carppie
Between Logan Martin
j Dam & the railroad tracks !
I crossing the Coosa River
near Vincent, AL
PCBs3
No
i Consumption1;
1 Coosa River
Chilton,
Coosa,
Shelby, St.
Clair, and
Talladega
Stiped bass
Lay Lake between Logan
Martin Dam & Lay Dam
PCBs3
No
| Consumption1 j
Fish River
Baldwin
Largemouth bass
Entire river
Mercury4
No
i Consumption1 i
?! Fowl River
Mobile
Largemouth bass
Entire river
Mercury4
No
j Consumption1j
:¦! Gulf Coast
Baldwin and
Mobile
King mackerel over 39
inches
Entire coast
Mercury4
Mercury4
No
: Consumption1 ]
! Gulf Coast
Baldwin and
Mobile
King mackerel under 39
inches
Entire coast
No
I Consumption1 i
Huntsville
H Spring
: ; Branch &
H Indian Creek
Madison
Channel catfish, Small
mouth buffalo, Brown j From Redstone Arsenal to
bullhead, Bigmouth buffalo, i the Tennessee River
White bass
DDT3
No
i Consumption1
::1 Tombigbee
River
Washington
Largemouth bass, Channel! Olin Basin at river mile DDT3 and j No
catfish!	60.5	Mercury4 :Consumption1'
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West Point
Lake to Lake
Harding
Chambers
and Lee
Catfish
West Point Lake, Lake
Harding, & the < , , ,
• *	i.	Chlordane-5
intervening stretch of the
Chattahoochee River
No
Consumption1I
1	No consumption advisory - Everyone should avoid eating the designated species offish in the defined area.
2	limited consumption advisory - Women of reproductive age and children less than IS years old should avoid eating
the designated species of fish from these areas. Other people should limit their consumption of the particular species to
one meal per month.
3	The U.S. EPA regards chlordane, DDT, and PCBs as probable human carcinogens. Thisindicated cancer causing
ability determined in laboratory animals but not in humans.
4	Mercury is non-carcinogenic. In extremely high levels, mercury affects the nervous system, kidney and fetus.
Alabama Department of Public Health; Division of Epidemiology; Risk Assessment & Toxicology Branch
P.O. Box 303017; Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017
(334) 206-5973; (800) 201-8208
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Summarized Protocol for Fish Tissue Sampling
The fish tissue sampling program monitors fish on a rotational basis from 28 major lakes (reservoirs),
28 smaller lake and stream locations, and 20 state lakes managed specifically for fishing by the
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Fish are sampled late in the growing
season, which in Alabama is from late September through mid to late November. For most species,
their lipid content is highest late in the growing season. Since lipids are an important reservoir for
organic pollutants, sampling the fish when their lipid content is highest more accurately describes
the amount of organic pollutants in the samples.
Certain target species are selected for sampling. The target species are chosen the following criteria.
They should be abundant and large enough to provide adequate tissue samples for chemical analysis.
The species selected are those commonly consumed in the study area and those of commercial,
recreational, or subsistence fishing value. Lastly, the species selected are those that have the potential
to bioaccumulate high concentrations of chemical contaminants and have a wide geographic
distribution (EPA 823-R-95-007,1995).
Two distinct ecological groups of finfish (i.e., bottom-feeders and predators) are used as target
species. Bottom-feeding species may accumulate high contaminant concentrations from direct
physical contact with contaminated sediment and/or by consuming invertebrates and organisms that
live in contaminated sediment. Predator species are also good indicators of persistant pollutants.
Freshwater target species are the predatory species: largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass,
black crappie, white crappie, flathead catfish, and the bottom-feeding species: channel catfish, blue
catfish, white catfish, common carp, and smallmouth buffalo. These species are sampled for
contaminants and our fish advisories are based upon the results.
Information from: Standard Operating Procedures and quality control Assurance Manual Volume
III, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, September 6, 1996.
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1998
Guidelines for
Eating Fish
from Georgia Waters
Georgia Department ofNatmal Resouiccs
205 Butler Street, S.R. Suite I I 52
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
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Special Notice for Pregnant Women, Nursing
Mothers, and Children.
If you plan to become pregnant in the next year or two, are
pregnant now, ot are a nursing mother, you and your children under 6 years
of age are especially sensitive to the effects of some contaminants. For
added protection, women in these categories and children may wish to limit
consumption to a greater extent than recommended in the tables.
For more information.
Tor more information on fish consumption in Georgia, contact the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Protection Division
205 Butler Street, S.E , Suite 1152
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-4713
Wildlife Resources Division
2123 U.S. Ilwy. 278, S II.
Social Circle, GA 30279
(770) 918-6418
Coastal Resources Division
One Conservation Way
Brunswick, Ga. 31520
(912) 264-7218
OR
Check the DNR Web Site:
littpr/Avww.ilnr.state.ga.us
9
Georgia Lakes
Fish Consumption Guidelines
Lake Allatoona
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 incites
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Crappie
No Restrictions



Carp
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
I meal per week
PCUs
While Bass

1 meal per week

PCBs
Lnrgtniouih Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
PCUs
Spoiled Uass
No Restrictions
1 meal per week

Mercury
Golden Rciiluirsc

No Restrictions


Channel Cutfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Andrews
Species
I.ess thai) 12
"luetics
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
l.argeinoiilli Uass

1 meal per week
1 meal pet week
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

Lake Bennett (Charlie Elliott

Species
l.css than 12
inches
12 - 10 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
l.nrgcnioiith Uass

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
Hig Lazer PFA
Species
l.ess than 12
niches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
l.argemoulh Ouss

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
10
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Lake lilnclcslicar
Species
Less than 12
incites
12-16 inches
Over 16 incites
Chemical
Largeimmllt Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish


No Restrictions

Spoiled Sucker

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

¥r Lake Blue Ridge
Species
l.ess than 12
inches
12 - 16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
While U;iss

1 meal per week

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Hurton
Species
less lit a n 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 incites
Chemical
l.argeinoulli Mass
No Rcslriclions
1 meal per week

Mercury
While Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

* Only largciiioulh hiiss 6 inches and longer may be legally retained and possessed on Lake Hurton
Carters Lake
Species
I .ess than 12
inches
12-16 luetics
Over 16 inches
Chemical
1 argemonlh Mass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spoiled Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Walleye

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
I 1

Lake Chatuge
Species
Less than 12
indies
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Cliemicul
l.argcmouth llass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Clarks Hill Lake (Strom Thurmond)
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largeinouth Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Black Crappic
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


White Percli
No Restrictions



Rcdcur Sunfisli
No Restrictions



1 iybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Calfibh
No Rcslriclions
No Rcslriclions
1 meal per week
Mercury
Bullhead
No Restrictions



Spoiled Sucker


No Rcslriclions

Evans County (PFA)
Species
Less Iliau 12
indies
12 - 16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Lurgemoulli Bass

I meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Channel C'atlisli


No Restrictions

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Lake Nottely
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 Inches
Chemical
Largeniouth Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Oconee
Species
I.ess Hi .in 12
indies
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
l.argemouth Bass
No Restrictions
«
No Restrictions
«
1 tneal per week
Mercury
Hybrid Uass
No KcsUiclions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

While Calfish
No Restrictions



liliick Crappic
No Restrictions



* Only largeniouth buss between 6 and 11 inches and 14 inches and longer may be legally
possessed on Lake Ocunec
Lake Oliver




Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 incites
Chemical
l.argeniotilh Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
PCUs
Channel Callisli
No Restrictions
1 meal per month
1 meal per month
reus
Striped Uass
No Restrictions



Bluegill
No Restrictions



Redcar Sunlisli
No Restrictions



Lake Rah tin
Species
l.ess tlion 12
indies
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
i.argeniotiih Hnss

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
15
Lake Richard B. Russell
Species
Less than 12
indies
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
l.argemnuth Uass

1 meal per sveek
1 meal per week
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Restrictions



Surilish
No Restrictions



Bluegill
No Restrictions



White Perch
No Restrictions



Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


White Catfish
1 meal per sveek


Mercury
Uullhead
No Restrictions



Lake Rutlcrige
Hard Labor Creek State Park)
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Uass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Seminole
Species
l.ess than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largetnoulh Uass

No Restrictions
1 meal per sveek
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Bullhead
No Restrictions
1 meal per week.

Mercury
Shepard Lake (Charlie Elliott)
Species
l.ess than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largeniouth Uass

No Restrictions


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Chattooga nrver (Northwest Ceoryia)
S | * c t ics
Site lirslcd
Recommendation
Chemical
Ulucgill
( haituogaville
No Kcstricitons

Carp
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (East)
Specie*
Sue 1 cstcd
Recommendation
Chemical
Rock II us*
(ta 1\w y 2
No Restrictions

Rcdbiea*! SunPi*h
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chicknmauga Creek (West)
S prui*
Silc listed
Kecuui inoculation
Chemical
Spotted IJjs*
(i.i llwy 1
1 meul per week
Mercury
Redbreast Simlislt
See Above
No Restrictions

Coosa River
Specu*
Sill- 1cstcd
Itecuiiimciidalioii
Chemical
Smallmonth llollalo
Rome lo Slate l.me
Do Not l.nl
PCIls
1 urgi'inouili li.ibb
Sue Above
1 meal per month
PC Us
ULick C'uppic
See Ahovc
1 meal per week
I'CDs
Striped M.i**
See Above
1 meal per monlh
PClis
Spotted ll.iss
See Above
No Restrictions

I hiiMDcl (
See Above
Do Nol llfi
I'CDs
Daniels Creek -- Dade County
Sprues
SHc 1 csictl
Recommendation
Chemical
lllucyill
(_loudl.ind Canyon
Stale I'.uk
No Restrictions

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Etowah River — Above Lake Allatoona
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
( 'hcmical
Spotted Dass
York Street
1 meal per week
PClWMerairs
Golden Redhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

Etowah River — Below Lake Allatoona
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
U S Hwy 411
No Restrictions

Largemoulh Bass
See Above
1 meal per week
PClis/Mereur)
Striped Hass
See Above
No Restrictions

Spotted llass
Sec Above
1 meal per week
PCIls
lllucgill
See Above
No Restrictions

Sinallinoiitb li11(Tillo
See Above
Do Not Lat
PCIls
Flint River — Spalding/Fayette Counties
Species
Site Tested
Ricoinmcn d ation
Chemical
Largemoulh Dass
Ga I Iwy. 92
1 meal per week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
No Reslrietions

Flint River — Mcriwether/Pike/Upson Counties
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
( hcmical
Shoal Mass
Gn. 1 Kvy 18
I meal per week
Mercur)
Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

Flint River — Taylor/Upson Counties
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
( hcmical
Lirgeinonth [lass
U S llwy 80
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
See Above
No Restrictions

SUoal llnss
See Above
No Restrictions

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Tennessee DepartmarTi of Environment and Conservati0n
<01 Churcr. S?oo-
NasMviHo. Tennessee Z7?iz
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Locker: 615-532-0743
Paul Davis: 615-532-0625
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 24.1993
NASHVILLE - The Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Water Pollution
Control has announced that there will be no revisions at this rime to the fishing advisories issued
in 1992.
The department issues fish consumption advisories when testing indicates that levels of
toxic materials in fish tissue exceed those considered to be protective of human health, "said
Water Pollution Control Director Paul Davis. "Since the consumption of contaminated fish
tissue is an avoidable risk, the department issues advisories so that citizens can make informed
choices concerning their health.
"The results of 1992 studies of sites where advisories already existed or areas where
additional studies were needed have not justified revising or removing existing advisories or
• issuing new ones at this time," Davis said. "However, the department will not hesitate to make
changes in the status of advisories during 1993 should new information become available."
Sites where samples were collected in 1992 include, but are not limited to, Watts Bar,
Chickamauga, Fort Loudoun, Douglas, Woods, Cheatham and Center Hill Reservoirs, as well as
the Mississippi, Wolf and Loosahatcnie Rivers.
A list of the current advisories in Tennessee has been printed in the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency's 1993 fishing regulations.
In order to assist citizens in their understanding of the stream posting process in
Tennessee, the Department of Environment and Conservation has urcnared a free brochure
entitled "Tennessee Fishing Advisories." Tnis publication explains the types of pollutants
impacting streams and the current locations of fishing advisories.
For more detailed information, or a copy of the brochure, contact the Department of
Environment and Conservation. Division cf Water Pollution Control, 7th Floor, Life and
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FISHING ADVISORY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
There are two principal reasons for posting streams in Tennessee. The
first is when bacterial contamination poses a water contact threat. Sources of
bacteria are most frequently from inadequately treated discharges from
municipal sewage systems, but can also be from livestock holding areas and
urban runoff. This type of advisory warns the public to avoid coming in
contact with these waters through activities such as swimming, wading,
fishing and skiing.
Streams are also posted when average levels of toxic materials in the
edible portion of fish pose an increased cancer risk (or other serious illness)
to the general public. The department uses information and guidance from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection
Agency on the various contaminants found in fish.
There are two 2evels of fish consumption advisories used in Tennessee.
The mildest form is a "limit consumption advisory," sometimes referred to as a
precautionary advisory. Scientific studies have shown that developing fetuses
and children may be more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic materials
than are adults. Thus a precautionary advisory warns that children,
pregnant women and nursing mothers should not eat the type fish that is
contaminated. All others are warned to limit their consumption of these fish.
The second level of advisory is a do-not-consume warning. At this
level, all persons are advised to avoid eating the type fish contaminated.
The department makes every attempt to get advisory information to the
public. A press release is issued whenever a stream or lake is posted. The
department also places warning signs at significant public access points on
pasted waters.
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES (MARCH 1993)
STREAM	COUNTY PORTION
Lcosahatshw River Sbeby	Mile 0.&-20S
Wotf River
Mississippi Riv«r
Boon# Reservoir
North Forte
Hoision River
Fort Loudoun
Reserve it
Tellico Lake
Sheby
Shelby
McKellar Lake and Shefoy
Noncannah Creek
Sullivan,
Washington
Sullivan,
Hawkins
Loudon,.
Knox,
Bio urn
Loudon
Mils 0.0-18 J
MS line to
mite 745
mite 0.0 Jo
Horn Lake Road
bridge (milj 1.8)
Entirety
Wile 0.0-52
TN/VA line
Entirety
(46 miles)
entirety
(32.5 miies)
POLLUTANT	TYPE ADVISORY
Chiordane	Fish should not be consumed.
Chlordane	Fan should not be consumed.
Chlordane	Ftsn should not be consumed.
CommercaJ fshing ban.
Chlordane	Fun should not be consumed.
PCBs, chlordane	Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish.*
Mercury
PCBs
PCBs
rsh should not be consumad.
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited.
Cariish, largemoutn bass over two pounds,
and laryemouth bass from the Little River
err.baymera should not be consumed.
Catfish should not be consumed.
Pigeon River	Cocke	N. Carolina line Dios:r
to Douglas Res.
Fish should not be consumed.
Watts Bar
Reservoir
Melton HOI
Reservoir
Roane,
Metgs,
Rhea
Roane
Knox.
Anderson
Tennessee River PCBs
portion
Clinch River
arm
Entirety
PCBs
PCEs
Catfish, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass-
whne bass (Cherokee bass) should not be eaten.
Precautionary advisory" tor white bass, cauger.
caqj, smalimouth buffalo and iargemouth bass.
Striped bass should not be consumed.
Precautionary advisory lor catfish and sauger.*
Catfish should not be consumed.
East Fork of	Anderson,
Poplar Creek (ir.cL Roane
Poplar Creek
emoayment)
Mile 0.0 -
15.0
Mercury, metals,
or;, chemicals
Fish should not be consumed.
Avoid contact wsh water.
Nickajack Reservoir Hamilton, Entirety
Marion
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish*
Chaaanocga Creek Hamilton GA line to mouth PCBs, chiordane Fish should net be consumed.
Woods Reservoir Franklin
|S list subiec: to revision.
entirety
PCEs
Catfish snouid net be consumed.
* Precautionary Adv-sory - ChHdren, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not csnarme the fish species named.
AJ1 other persons srould lima consumption of the named species to 12 pounds per month.
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NEWS
Tennssaee Department of Environment and Conaarvatlon
401 Church SVOflt
		Nashville. Tennessee 37243
For Immediate Release
March 7,1996
For More Information Contact:
Melissa Miller, Public Information Office
615/532-0743 or
Paul E Davis 615/532-0625
Greg Denton 615/532-0699
Nashville: Commissioner Don Dills of the Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation today announced a change to the fishing advisories for the state of Tennessee. The
body of water affected by today's change is the Pigeon River in Cocke County. The pollutant of
concern is dioxin.
Water Pollution Control Division Director Paul Davis said, "Fishing advisories are issued when
levels of contaminants in fish pose an increased threat to the people who may eat them. Since
eating contaminated fish is an avoidable risk, we provide this information so that people can make
informed choices about their families' health."
"The change of advisory on the Pigeon River is a downgrading of the existing advisory made
possible by a trend of generally lower dioxin levels in fish in the last four years when compared to
levels documented in the 1980s," Davis said. 'The old advisory stated that no one should eat any
type of fish from the Pigeon River. Today's revision states that children, nursing mothers, and
pregnant women should avoid eating carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish from the Pigeon. All other
persons should limit their consumption of Pigeon River carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish to one
meal per month."
The Department now uses a risk-based procedure for issuing fishing advisories. An evaluation of
existing dioxin levels based on the new procedure indicate that certain Pigeon River fish continue to
pose a threat to atypical consumers of fish. The new dioxin advisory levels are 0.7 parts per trillion
for a precautionary advisory and 7.0 parts per trillion for a no consumption advisory. The average
levels of dioxin in Pigeon River catfish, carp, and redbreast sunfish continue to exceed the 0.7 level
for dioxin, but are well below 7 parts per trillion.
The Pigeon River originates in the Blue Ridge region of North Carolina and flows in a
northwesterly direction into Tennessee. During the 1980's, it was targeted for dioxin monitoring
during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Dioxin Survey because of the
discharge of chlorine bleached pulp mill effluent near Canton, North Carolina. That and subsequent
analyses documented elevated levels of dioxin in fish.
The paper mill, Champion Paper Company, reached an agreement with EPA and the states of North
Carolina and Tennessee in 1990. As pan of that agreement, Champion invested over $300 million
in a pollution abatement and plant modernization project.
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Since 1991, annual fish tissue monitoring has taken place in the Pigeon, primarily by the Champion
Paper Company as a compliance monitoring requirement of their NPDES permit and by the
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Additional samples have been collected by
Carolina Power and Light and the Department of Environment and Conservation. Long-term goals
of this monitoring include providing data for the periodic reevaluation of the fishing advisory and
allowing the identification of trends, if any, in dioxin concentrations in fish over time.
Dioxin data collected during the period 1991 - 1995 are summarized below.
TYPE
DATA
AVERAGE
WEIGHTED *
BS1L
RANCiE
TEO fppt)
AVERAGE TEO
Redbreast Sunfish
0.08-2.81
1.05
1.16
Common Carp
0.23 -14.55
4.14
4.57
Channel Catfish
0.50 - 9.04
3.14
3.54
Smallmouth Buffalo
0.09 - L0<5
0.57
0.52
Smallmouth Bass
0.11-0.80
0.38
0.24
Spotted Bass
0.19-0.76
0.49
0.53
~Average weighted according to the number of fish in composite samples.
Davis said, "The improvement in water quality in the Pigeon River is a result of the dedicated
efforts of many people. While the Pigeon is not yet as clean as it needs to be, and some dioxin
remains in fish, today's downgrading of the previous fishing advisory should be seen as a success
story in the making. We will continue to monitor the Pigeon River."
SUMMARY OF PIGEON RIVER ADVISORY CHANGES
SITE	PREVIOUS ADVISORY	NEW ADVISORY
Pigeon River (From North Carolina "Do not consume" advisory "Precautionary advisory*" for carp,
state line to confluence with	covering all types of fish.	catfish, ant] redbreast sunfish.
French Broad River)
* Children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not eat these fish. Persons with
previous occupational exposure to the substance of concern should avoid eating any fish
from this site. All other should limit consumption of these fish to one meal per month.
Background information available upon request
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THE STATUS OF WATER QUALITY IN TENNESSEE
1996 305(b) REPORT
prepared by
Gregory M. Denton, Carole S. Freeman, and Katherine A. Larrieu
Water Supply and Ground Water Information submitted by
Robert Foster and Thomas Moss
NOVEMBER 1996
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Division of Water Pollution Control
401 Church Street
L&C Annex, 6th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1534
615-532-0625
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES
(November, 1996. This list subject to revision.)
STRKAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POLLUTANT
COMMENTS
Loosalmldne Rivei
Shelby
MileO 0-20.9
Clilordane
Fish should not be consumed
Wolf River
Shelby
Mile 0.0- 18.9
Clilordane
Fish should not be consumed
Mississippi River
Shelby
MS line to mile 745
Chlordane
Fish should not be consumed Commercial fishing prohibited by TWRA
MeKellar Lake &
Nonconnah Cieck
Shelby
Mile 0.0 to 1.8
Cliloidane
Fish should not be consumed. Advisory ends at Horn Lake Road bridge
North I'ork 1 lolslon River
S i>l 11 vail, 1 lawkins
Mile 0.0 -6.2
Mercury
Fish should not be consumed. Advisory goes to TN/VA line
l-.a.sl Fork of I'oplar Creek
irn.1 I'oplar Ck embayinent
Anderson. Roane
Mile 0 0 - 15.0
Mercury, PCDs
Fisli should not be consumed. Avoid contact with water also
(.')iallanoo|Ni Cieek
1 lairiillon
Mouth to OA line
PCBs, clilordane
Fish should not be consumed Avoid contact with w.itei also
Woods Kesei voir
Franklin
Entirety
I'CBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
toil Loudoun Reset voir
Loudon, Kjiox,
Blount
Entirety (46 miles)
PCBs
Commeicial fishing for catfish prohibited by TWRA Catfish,
loigemouth bass over two pounds, or any lurgemouth bass fiom the Little
River embayinent should not be consumed.
Tellico Lake
Loudon
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed
Melton 1 lill Reseivoir
Kjiox, Anderson
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Walls llai Reservoir
Walts liar Reservoir
Roane, Meigs,
Rhea, Loudon
Roane, Anderson
Tennessee River portion
Clinch River arm
PCBs
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, & hybrid striped bass-white bass should not be
consumed Precautionary advisoiy* for whitebass, saviger, cmp, simiHmouth
bullalo and largcmoulh bass
Striped bass should not be consumed Piecautionary advisory for catfish and
saugcr.*
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
PCBs, clilordane
Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish *
Mickujack Reservoir
Hamilton, Marion
Entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish.*
Pigeon River
Cockc
N.C. line to Douglas Res
Dioxin
Precautionary advisory for carp, catfish, and redbreast suiifish *
*IJrec;iulionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the fish species named All other persons should limit
consumption of the named species to one meal per month.
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 1998
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species. Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis are
listed in successive order. In Reservoir and Stream Screening Studies
(Tables B-l and B-2, respectively), the largest individual from each
largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite was also analyzed
separately for mercury. These fish (i.e., those analyzed separately) are
identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of these fish are
identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the same fish.
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Table B-l. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1998
ection Site
Date
Species Length(mm) Weight(g) Sex
LABID
LACHIA
HIW 67.0
11/11/1998
CHC
538
1313
Male
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
CHC
464
988
Male
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
CHC
380
458
Female
HIW
67.0
11/12/1998
CHC
458
783
Male
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
LMB
315
407
Female
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
LMB
310
374
Male
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
LMB
363
584
Male
HIW
67. 0
11/11/1998
LMB
412
844
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/11/1998
LMB
502
1535
Female
HIW
67.0
11/11/1998
LMB *
502
1535
Female
BEECH
BEE
LAKE
36.0
09/28/1998
LMB
493
2017
Female

BEE
36. 0
09/28/1998
LMB
512
1747
Female

BEE
36. 0
09/28/1998
LMB
506
2026
Female

BEE
36.0
09/28/1998
LMB
353
592
Female

BEE
36.0
09/28/1998
LMB
337
470
Male

REE
36.0
09/28/1998
LMB *
506
2026
Female

g
36.0
09/28/1998
CHC
536
1490
Female

BEE
36. 0
09/28/1998
CHC
526
1604
Female

BEE
36. 0
09/28/1998
CHC
483
893
Female

BEE
36.0
09/28/1998
CHC
472
800
Female

BEE
36.0
09/28/1998
CHC
463
839
Male
CHEROKEE
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
CHC
544
1790
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
CHC
495
821
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
CHC
403
468
Female
HOL
53.0
10/27/1998
CHC
460
897
Female
HOL
53.0
10/27/1998
CHC
404
587
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
LMB
422
1027
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
LMB
468
1550
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
LMB
509
1956
Female
HOL
53.0
10/27/1998
LMB
401
734
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
LMB
471
1665
Female
HOL
53. 0
10/27/1998
LMB*
509
1956
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB
419
808
Male
J
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB
375
761
Male
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB
496
1848
Female
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Table B-l Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for
Cont. Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1998
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB
404
1104
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB
424
1145
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
LMB *
496
1848
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
CHC
450
786
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
CHC
446
795
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
CHC
429
607
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
CHC
505
1291
Female
HOL
76.0
10/28/1998
CHC
389
488
Female
FORT
LOUDOUN





TEN
603
10/20/1998
CHC
606
1789
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
CHC
468
907
Male
TEN
603
10/20/1998
CHC
589
1775
Male
TEN
603
10/20/1998
CHC
619
1986
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
CHC
604
2044
Male
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB
497
1638
Male
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB
529
2240
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB
343
496
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB
554
2623
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB
450
1237
Female
TEN
603
10/20/1998
LMB *
554
2623
Female
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB
486
1785
Female
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB
380
809
Male
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB
442
1328
Female
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB
396
771
Female
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB
456
1533
Female
TEN
624
10/21/1998
LMB*
486
1785
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
464
854
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
605
2102
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
451
823
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
477
898
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
391
519
Male
TEN
652
12/11/1998
CHC
557
1518
Male
TEN
652
12/11/1998
CHC
564
1361
Male
TEN
652
12/11/1998
CHC
483
942
Female
TEN
652
12/11/1998
CHC
451
731
Male
TEN
652
12/11/1998
CHC
459
787
Male
TEN
652
10/22/1998
LMB
464
1524
Female
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Table B-l Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for
Cont. Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1998
ection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
k
652
10/22/1998
LMB
337
542
Female
TEN
652
12/11/1998
LMB
492
1748
Female
TEN
652
12/11/1998
LMB
488
1810
Female
TEN
652
12/11/1998
LMB
410
1107
Female
TEN
652
12/11/1998
LMB*
492
1748
Female
DRMANDY





DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB
372
800
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB
378
728
Male
DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB
371
685
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB
363
559
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB
394
937
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
LMB*
394
937
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
CHC
469
789
Male
DUC
249
09/22/1998
CHC
466
846
Female
DUC
249
09/22/1998
CHC
510
1122
Male
DUC
249
09/22/1998
CHC
564
1496
Male
DUC
249
09/22/1998
CHC
411
524
Female
""WICK





t
8.0
10/20/1998
LMB
420
944
Female
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
LMB
392
862
Female
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
LMB
362
617
Male
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
LMB
340
462
Female
BEC
8 . 0
10/20/1998
LMB
313
384
Female
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
LMB*
420
944
Female
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
CHC
467
819
Female
BEC
8.0
10/20/1998
CHC
447
772
Male
BEC
CO
o
10/20/1998
CHC
400
567
Male
BEC
8.0
11/19/1998
CHC
612
2276
Female
BEC
8.0
11/19/1998
CHC
432
802
Male
TEN
207
10/20/1998
CHC
490
1408
Female
TEN
207
10/20/1998
CHC
520
1396
Male
TEN
207
10/20/1998
CHC
495
1280
Female
TEN
207
10/20/1998
CHC
438
790
Female
TEN
207
11/17/1998
CHC
408
508
Female
TEN
207
11/17/1998
LMB
328
451
Male
N
L
207
11/17/1998
LMB
326
458
Male
ij
207
11/19/1998
LMB
456
1350
Female
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Table 5-
-1
Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During :
Corit.

Reservoir Screening
Fish
Tissue
Study






For
Calendar
Year :
1998

Collection
TEN 207
Site
Date
11/19/1998
Species
LMB
Length(mm)
382
Weight(g)
792
Sex
Male
TEN
207

11/19/1998
LMB


342
534
Female
TEN
207

11/19/1998
LMB*


456
1350
Female
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB


394
883
Female
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB


399
1121
Male
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB


337
531
Female
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB


325
432
Female
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB


308
397
Female
TEN
230

11/18/1998
LMB *


399
1121
Male
TEN
230

10/21/1998
CHC


514
1700
Female
TEN
230

10/21/1998
CHC


492
1313
Female
TEN
230

10/21/1998
CHC


503
1212
Female
TEN
230

10/21/1998
CHC


436
785
Female
TEN
230

10/21/1998
CHC


392
584
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
CHC


514
1327
Female
TEN
259

10/22/1998
CHC


502
1057
Female
TEN
259

10/22/1998
CHC


438
651
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
CHC


453
663
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
CHC


381
484
Female
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB


455
1290
Female
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB


416
1032
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB


411
987
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB


373
774
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB


340
605
Male
TEN
259

10/22/1998
LMB *


455
1290
Female
TIMS FORD
ELK 135

09/24/1998
CHC


476
773
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998
CHC


481
1247
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998
CHC


407
545
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998
CHC


434
640
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998-
LMB


449
1146
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998
LMB


414
890
Female
ELK
135

09/24/1998
LMB


468
1395
Female
ELK
135

11/17/1998
LMB


428
1015
Male
ELK
135

11/17/1998
LMB


491
1810
Female
ELK
135

11/17/1998
LMB*


491
1810
Female
ELK
150

11/18/1998
LMB


380
777
Male
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Table
B-l Specific
Information
About
Each
Fish
Collected
During 1
Cont
Reservoir
Screening
Fish Tissue
Study





For Calendar
Year :
1998

lection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
Lk
150
11/18/1998
LMB

446
1171
Male
ELK
150
11/18/1998
LMB

351
540
Male
ELK
150
11/18/1998
LMB

392
846
Female
ELK
150
11/18/1998
LMB

376
745
Male
ELK
150
11/18/1998
LMB *

446
1171
Male
ELK
150
09/23/1998
CHC

408
488
Male
ELK
150
09/23/1998
CHC

517
961
Male
ELK
150
09/23/1998
CHC

401
454
Male
ELK
150
09/23/1998
CHC

404
477
Female
ELK
150
09/23/1998
CHC

487
1032
Female
WILSON







TEN
260
10/28/1998
CHC

483
943
Female
TEN
260
10/28/1998
CHC

417
457
Female
TEN
260
10/28/1998
CHC

517
1255
Male
TEN
260
10/28/1998
CHC

495
880
Female
TEN
260
10/28/1998
CHC

576
1463
Male
TEN
260
10/28/1998
LMB

378
744
Male
™"N
260
10/28/1998
LMB

324
517
Male
N
260
10/28/1998
LMB

315
474
Female
TEN
260
10/28/1998
LMB

369
710
Male
TEN
260
10/28/1998
LMB

376
738
Female
TEN
260
10/28/1998
LMB*

378
744
Male
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB

418
1131
Female
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB

454
1254
Male
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB

456
1337
Male
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB

309
386
Female
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB

352
575
Female
TEN
273
10/27/1998
LMB*

456
1337
Male
TEN
273
10/27/1998
CHC

482
1002
Female
TEN
273
10/27/1998
CHC

506
1165
Female
TEN
273
11/16/1998
CHC

518
1465
Female
TEN
273
11/16/1998
CHC

520
1321
Male
TEN
273
11/16/1998
CHC

428
556
Female
LABID
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Table B-2. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1998
ection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
I
78.0
09/03/1998
RBT
322
346
Female
CLI
78. 0
09/03/1998
RBT
432
861
Male
CLI
78.0
09/03/1998
RBT
294
253
Female
CLI
78 . 0
09/03/1998
RBT
345
482
Male
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
CHC
4 02
620
Male
FRE
8.0
08/17/1998
CHC
601
946
Male
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
CHC
505
1187
Female
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
CHC
598
2391
Male
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
CHC
408
664
Male
FRE
8.0
08/17/1998
SPB
340
539
Female
FRE
8.0
08/17/1998
SPB
272
298
Female
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
SPB
370
825
Female
FRE
8.0
08/17/1998
SPB
326
498
Female
FRE
8 . 0
08/17/1998
SPB
307
360
Female
FRE
8.0
08/17/1998
SPB*
370
825
Female
HOL
25.0
08/17/1998
CHC
604
1039
Female
HOL
25. 0
08/17/1998
CHC
387
499
Female
L
i
25.0
08/17/1998
CHC
380
418
Female
1
L
25.0
08/17/1998
CHC
386
480
Male
HOL
25. 0
08/17/1998
CHC
347
344
Female
SFH
48.0
09/01/1998
BT
333
518
Male
SFH
48.0
09/01/1998
BT
327
420
Male
SFH
48.0
09/01/1998
BT
333
447
Male
SFH
48.0
09/01/1998
BT
349
485
Female
SFH
48.0
09/01/1998
BT
345
465
Male
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Table B-3. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for Long
Term Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1998
lection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TON
HILL





CLI
24. 0
09/30/1998
CHC
578
1811
Female
CLI
24.0
12/08/1998
CHC
624
2222
Male
CLI
24. 0
12/08/1998
CHC
561
1597
Male
CLI
24. 0
12/08/1998
CHC
556
1625
Female
CLI
24. 0
12/08/1998
CHC
550
1623
Male
CLI
45.0
09/30/1998
CHC
457
853
Female
CLI
45.0
10/30/1998
CHC
519
1038
Female
CLI
45.0
12/10/1998
CHC
625
2287
Male
CLI
45. 0
12/10/1998
CHC
508
998
Male
CLI
45. 0
12/10/1998
CHC
533
1199
Female
WATTS
BAR





CLI
22. 0
12/10/1998
CHC
500
1254
Female
CLI
22. 0
12/14/1998
CHC
419
477
Female
CLI
22.0
12/15/1998
CHC
460
702
Male
CLI
22.0
12/15/1998
CHC
549
1407
Male
CLI
22. 0
12/15/1998
CHC
434
604
Male

531
10/28/1998
CHC
532
936
Male
aj
531
10/28/1998
CHC
505
1388
Male
TEN
531
10/28/1998
CHC
507
1056
Male
TEN
531
10/28/1998
CHC
658
3451
Female
TEN
531
10/28/1998
CHC
511
1103
Female
TEN
560
10/16/1998
CHC
386
488
Female
TEN
560
10/16/1998
CHC
492
797
Male
TEN
560
10/28/1998
CHC
407
499
Female
TEN
560
10/28/1998
CHC
552
1679
Female
TEN
560
10/28/1998
CHC
531
1425
Female
TEN
600
10/15/1998
CHC
430
691
Male
TEN
600
10/27/1998
CHC
488
898
Male
TEN
600
10/27/1998
CHC
471
777
Male
TEN
600
10/28/1998
CHC
580
2151
Male
TEN
600
10/28/1998
CHC
510
1386
Female
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Table B-3 Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for Long
Cont. Term Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1998
Collection Site
FORT LOUDOUN
Date
Species Length(mm) Weight(g) Sex
LABID
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
464
854
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
605
2102
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
451
823
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
477
898
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
391
519
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
536
1310
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
434
624
Male
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
504
1055
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
468
885
Female
TEN
624
10/29/1998
CHC
453
714
Female
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Table B-4. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1998 for
Targeted Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1998
ection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
SVILLE - OCOEE N





OCO
12.0
11/11/1998
CHC
440
660
Female
OCO
12. 0
11/11/1998
CHC
442
706
Female
OCO
12. 0
11/11/1998
CHC
447
759
Female
OCO
12.0
11/11/1998
CHC
432
574
Male
OCO
12 . 0
11/11/1998
CHC
465
773
Male
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Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices
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Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
BGS -- Bluegill sunfish
BR — Brown trout
CHC -- Channel catfish
LMB — Largemouth bass
RBT — Rainbow trout
RES -- Redear sunfish
SMB -- Smallmouth bass
SPB -- Spotted bass
STB — Striped bass
YP — Yellow Perch
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
Abbreviations with River Miles
BCM — Bear Creek Mile
BeRM — Beech River Mile
BuRM — Buffalo River Mile
CCM - Cedar Creek Mile
CRM — Clinch River Mile
DRM — Duck River Mile
FBRM -- French Broad River Mile
ORM -- Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM — South Fork Holston River Mile
TRM -- Tennessee River Mile
TuRM — Tuckasegee River Mile
Bear Creek
Beech River
Buffalo River
Cedar Creek
Clinch River
Clarks River
Duck River
Elk River
EMO — Emory River
FRE — French Broad River
HTW -- Hiwassee River
-- Holston River
—	Little Bear Creek
LTE — Little Tennessee River
NFH -- North Fork Holston
NOL — Nolichucky River
NOT - Nottley River
OCO -- Ocoee River
PIG — Pigeon River
POW -- Powell River
—	South Fork Holston River
—	Shooting Creek
-- Tennessee River
-- Toccoa River
TUC -- Tuckasegee River
TUM -- Tumbling Creek
WAT -- Watauga River
BEC
BEE
BUF
CEC
CLI
CLA
DUC
ELK
HOL
LBC
SFH
SHO
TEN
TOC
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Appendix D
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 1999
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Appendix D. FISH TI;
For Ca
Location	River	This free	Species
Resevoir	River	Mile Studyname 7 Fish?
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R
0.0
624
LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NICKAJACK
TENNESSEE R
425
LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
NICKAJACK
TENNESSEE R
457
LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
1.0
LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
TELLICO
LITTLE TENNESSEE
11.0
LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
BEAR CREEK
BEAR CREEK
75.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BEAR CREEK
BEAR CREEK
75.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CEDAR CREEK
CEDAR CREEK
25.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CEDAR CREEK
CEDAR CREEK
25.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL'CATFISH
CHICKAMAUGA
HIWASSEE R
8.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHICKAMAUGA
HIWASSEE R
a.o
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
472
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
472
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
490
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
490
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
529
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHICKAMAUGA
TENNESSEE R
529
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
DOUGLAS
FRENCH BROAD R
35.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
DOUGLAS
FRENCH BROAD R
35.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
DOUGLAS
FRENCH BROAD R
51.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
DOUGLAS
FRENCH BROAD R
51.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
KENTUCKY
BIG SANDY RIVER
7.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
KENTUCKY
BIG SANDY RIVER
7.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
23.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
23.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
85.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
85.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
206
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
KENTUCKY
TENNESSEE R
206
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
LITTLE BEAR
CREEK LITTLE BEAR
12.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
LITTLE BEAR
CREEK LITTLE BEAR
12.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
PARKSVILLE -
OCOEE R
12.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PARKSVILLE -
OCOEE R
12.0
RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
DATE: 05/05/1999
PLANNING REPORT
¦ Year : 1999
Indv
/
Comp
#
of
fish
Person
Resp.
Disp
of
FiI lets
Analyze
For
0 SO M
Date
Coll
Comp
#
Coll
Comments
0







/ /
0
10
I
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
/ /
0
5
C
AL
8ROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
. 5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
/ /
0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
/ /
0
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Results from TVA Fish Tissue Studies on Fish Collected Autumn 1997
and Recommendations for Studies in 1998
By: Don L. Dycus
TVA Water Management
May 1998
Introduction/Back2round
Because of significant interest by the fishing public and Valley states, TVA maintains an
annual program to examine contaminants in fish fillets from TVA reservoirs and their major
tributary streams. This systematic approach began in 1986 for streams and in 1987 for reservoirs
Prior fish tissue studies had been conducted on an "as needed" basis to address specific concerns
This systematic approach is based on four types of studies, each with a different objective
yet working in concert with the others.
•	Screening Study: This is the most general study category. In these studies a composite
sample of the indicator species (channel catfish, if available) is collected from each site and
examined for a broad array of organics and metals suggested by EPA 1995 (see Methods
section for citation). Also, largemouth bass are collected from each site and analyzed for
mercury only. Results from screening studies lead either to one of the more detailed study
categories below, if concentration of one or more analytes is high, or to a return to screening
on a 4-year rotational basis.
•	Targeted Screening Study: If Screening Studies find one or more analytes with moderately
elevated concentrations, then sampling is repeated at the same level the next year but only the
contaminant of concern is included in the analysis. Depending on results, a Targeted
Screening Study may continue at the same level of effort for a year or two to ensure that a
problem does not exist; lead to an Intensive Study if high levels of the contaminant are found;
or lead to the rotational screening system if concentrations are low.
•	Intensive Study: In instances where concentrations in Screening or Targeted Screening
Studies are sufficiently high to pose potential human health concerns, the site or reservoir is
examined intensively to determine the species affected, the geographical distribution, and
year-to-year variation. Analysis of individual fish (generally 10 replicates) of important
species from several locations provide the data base for examinations. In selected cases,
replicate composite samples have been used in Intensive Studies. These studies are conducted
in close association with state agencies and usually result in some type of fish consumption
advisoiy being issued by the appropriate state agency. This assessment phase continues until
the contaminant concentration decreases to an insignificant level or until several years of
repeated study indicate concentrations are changing little from year-to year. In the former
case, the site or reservoir would return to the rotational system for screening. In the latter
case, the reservoir/site would continued be examined but at a reduced effort in a Long-Term
Monitoring Study.
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• Long-Term Monitoring Study The purpose of this study is to track the contaminant of
concern identified in an Intensive Study so that when concentrations decrease sufficiently a
follow-up Intensive Study can be conducted to provide sound evidence that the problem no
longer exists. Annual or rotational collections may be used depending on the particular
situation. Generally, composites of indicator species are analyzed for the analyte(s) of
concern.
This fish tissue monitoring program is now in what could be considered the maintenance
phase Screening Studies have been conducted on all reservoirs and stream sites one or more
times. Most reservoirs and streams remain in the rotational screening category because elevated
contaminant levels have not observed. However, fish from several reservoirs and streams contain
high levels of selected contaminants (most commonly PCBs). Some of these problems were first
documented by this monitoring program and some were known to exist before this program
began State agencies have issued advisories as appropriate (see Appendix A). These areas have
been examined in depth by conducting Intensive Studies and are now in the Long-Term
Monitoring phase
The purpose of this document is to briefly provide results of samples collected in summer
and autumn 1997. Comparable documents are available for previous years from the address
provided below.
Methods
Details of TVA's collection, processing, and analysis procedures are described in the
report on 1993 fish tissue studies — "Tennessee Valley Reservoir and Stream Quality - 1993; Fish
Tissue Studies in the Tennessee Valley in 1993" by D.L. Williams and D.L. Dycus. The report
was published in July 1994 and is available from:
Water Management Library
Tennessee Valley Authority
1101 Market Street, CST 16B
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2810
(423) 751-7338 or FAX. (423) 751-7648
Prior to 1994 the only pesticides included in the analyses were organochlorine pesticides.
Beginning with that year, organophosphate and chlorophenoxy pesticides were analyzed as
recommended by the U.S. EPA in their "Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for
Use in Fish Advisories; Volume 1 Fish Sampling and Analysis" (EPA 823-R-93-007, September
1995).
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These include:
Organochlorine pesticide: dicofol
Organophosphate pesticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, ethion, terbufos, and
carbophenothion
Chlorophenoxy pesticide: oxyfluorfen
The list was further expanded in 1996 for selected reservoirs to include dioxin.
All laboratory analyses were performed by the TVA Environmental Chemistry Laboratory,
except analysis for dioxin, which was performed under contract by Wright State University in
Dayton, Ohio.
Summary of Results
Reservoirs and rivers included in fish tissue studies in 1997 are listed in Table 1. Results
from the various fish tissue studies conducted in 1997 are provided Tables 2-14 and Figures 1
and 2. Physical information such as length and weight for each fish is in Appendix B, Tables
B-l - B-4. Appendix C contains abbreviations for species and rivers used in tables and
appendices.
Table 2
Table 3
Summary, PCBs >0.5 ng/g:
Summary, Mercury >0.4 |ig/g
Reservoir Screening:
Stream Screening:
Long-Term Monitoring:
Targeted Screening:
Table 4 - Organics;
Table 5 - Metals;
Appendix B, Table B-l - Physical Information
Table 6 - Organics
Table 7 - Metals
Appendix B, Table B-2 - Physical Information
Table 8 - Organics
Table 9 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in CHC
and STB from Nickajack Reservoir, Through 1997
Table 10 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in
Channel Catfish Fillets from Tellico Reservoir,
1985 - 1997
Table 11 - Data on Individual CHC from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir in 1997
Table 12 - Summary of PCB Concentrations in Fish
from Fort Loudoun 1985 - 1997
Appendix B, Table B-3 - Physical Information
Table 13 - Organics
Appendix B, Table B-4 - Physical Information
Dioxin Results:
Table 14 - Summary
Appendix D - Detailed Results
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In general, 1997 results were similar to previous years. Elevated levels of contaminants
were observed where they were known to exist and concentrations were low otherwise. The
most common contaminant of concern was PCBs. Locations (regardless of study type) with PCB
concentrations >0.5 (J.g/g are listed in Table 2. Given the increasing interest in mercury, locations
(regardless of study type) with total mercury >0.40 (ig/g are listed in Table 3.
Because of a specific interest in mercury levels in fish from Blue Ridge Reservoir (state of
Georgia has advised not to eat more than one meal per week of white bass, Appendix A), 10
largemouth bass were collected and analyzed individually from that lake. Most of these fish
weighed between 454 - 980 gm (1 -2 lbs) with an overall range of 340 - 1307 gm (0.7 to 2.9 lbs;
Appendix B, Table B-4). Mercury concentrations were relatively low with a maximum of
0.27 [ig/g (Table 13). To complement the largemouth bass results, the five channel catfish
collected for the Reservoir Screening Study were analyzed individually for mercury, in addition to
being analyzed as a composite for the full array of organics and metals. Four of the five catfish
had mercury concentrations below 0.20 |ig/g (Table 13) The remaining channel catfish (the
largest at 1800 gm, Appendix B, Table 4) had a concentration of 0.43 |ig/g (Table 13).
Dioxin results are summarized in Table 14 with details in Appendix D. As stated above,
1996 was the first year dioxin was included in TVA studies, but state studies have included dioxin
for several years. Fish from additional lakes were analyzed for dioxin in 1997. Concentrations of
2,3,7,8 TCDD in 1997 samples ranged from below detection limits to 2.38 ppt (parts per trillion),
whereas TECs (toxicity equivalent concentrations) ranged from 0.532 to 6.00 ppt.
A detailed list of recommendations for fish tissue studies in 1998 is in Appendix E. (Note:
These recommendations were not final at the time this document was prepared.)
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Table 1. Alphabetical Listing of Reservoirs and Streams Included in Fish Tissue Studies in 1997.
Reservoir
State
Watershed
Advisory
(Yes/No)
Cause of
Advisory
Type Study
Screen Target Intensive Long-T
Fish Species
Apalachia
NC
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, LMB
Blue Ridge
GA
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, LMB
Boone
TN
Holston
Yes
PCBs
X



CHC, LMB
Chickamauga
TN
Chick-Nick
No


X


CHC
Fort Loudoun
TN
Fort-Hills-Bar
Yes
PCBs



X
CHC
Fort Pat. Henry
TN
Holston
No

X



CHC, LMB
Nickajack
AL/TN
Chick-Nick
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB; STB
Norris
TN
Clinch/Powell
No

X



CHC, LMB
Nottely
GA
Hiwassee
Yes
Hg
X



CHC, LMB
Tellico
TN
Little Tennessee
Yes
PCBs
X


X
CHC, LMB
Wheeler
AL
Wheeler/Elk
Yes
DDT
X


X
CHC, LMB; SBU








































Stream









Bear Creek
AL
Pickwick/Wilson
No

X



CHC, SPB
Clinch River
TN
Clinch/Powell
No

X



CHC, SMB
Elk River
AL/TN
Wheeler/Elk
No

X



CHC, SPB*
Emory River
TN
Fort-Hills-Bar
No

X



CHC; LMB
Hiwassee River
TN
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, LMB
Holston River
TN
Holston
No

X



CHC, LMB
N Fork Holston
VA/TN
Holston
No

X



CHC, SMB
Ocoee River
TN
Hiwassee
No

X



CHC, SPB
Powell River
TN
Clinch/Powell
No

X



CHC, SMB










*Collection attempt unsuccessful
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Table 2 Highlights of Autumn 1997 Results from Areas with Advisories and/or "High"
(i.e., >0.5 |ig/g) PCB Concentrations with Comparisons to Results from Those
Areas in 1995 and 1996. All Samples Analyzed as 5-Fish Composites Unless
Otherwise Noted.
Location
Species
1995
1996
1997
Reservoirs
Boone Reservoir
SFHRM 19
SFHRM 27
WRM7
CHC
CHC
CHC
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
0.6
0.4
0.3
Chickamauga Res. TRM 472
TRM490
TRM 529
CHC
CHC
CHC
0.8
0.9
1 1
NS
NS
NS
0.6
0 5
2.1
Ft. Loudoun Res TRM 624
Ft Patrick H. Res CRM 9
CHC
CHC
1.5
0.2
1.0
NS
1.0
0.6
Nickajack Res.
TRM 425
TRM 469
TRM 469
CHC
CHC
STB
0.6
06
1.2
NS
NS
NS
0.8
0.4
1.5
Norris Res.
Tellico Res.
CBIM 125
LTRM 1
LTRM 15
CHC
CHC
CHC
NS
2.1
0.5
NS
NS
NS
0.5
0.7
0.6
Wheeler Res.
TRM 277
TRM 296
TRM 320
TRM 320
TRM 347
CHC
CHC
CHC
SBU
CHC
0.5
0.6
0.3
0.6
0.5
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.4
0.7
Streams — None
a.	NS - Not Sampled
b.	Average of 8 channel catfish analyzed individually
c.	Average of 10 channel catfish analyzed individually
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Table 3. Highlights of 1997 Results from Reservoir and Stream Locations with "Elevated" (i.e.,
>0.40 |ig/g) Total Mercury Concentrations. Note: Black Bass (Largemouth - LMB,
Smallmouth - SMB, and Spotted - SPB) Analyses Were Conducted on Five-fish
Composites Plus the Largest of the Five Individuals in the Composite. Channel Catfish
(CHC) Were Analyzed as Five-fish 5 Composites, Except those from Blue Ridge
Reservoir Were Analyzed Individually.
Comp./ Weight	Mercuiy
Location	Species	Ind

RESERVOIRS


Blue Ridge - ToRM 54
CHC
Ind.
1800
0.48
Norris - CRM 125
LMB
Ind.
1561
0.71


RIVERS


Bear Creek Mile 27
SPB
Comp.
N/A
0.69

SPB
Ind.
1252
0.84
Emory River Mile 15
LMB
Comp.
N/A
0.51

LMB
Ind.
956
0.65
Holston River Mile 110
LMB
Comp.
N/A
0.82

LMB
Ind.
1552
1.2
N. Fork Holston River Mile 5
CHC
Comp.
N/A
0 79

SMB
Comp.
N/A
1.5

SMB
Ind.
943
1.7
Note: Additional mercury data are in the following tables, and weights for all fish are in the
appendices.
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Table 4.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MIREX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
DICOFOL
APPALACHIA














HIW 67.0
CMC
5. 8
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.500
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0. 01
BLUE RIDGE














TOC 54.0
CHC
1.5
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0,. 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 1
<0.01
BOONE














SFH 19.0
CHC
4.2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0 . 6
<0.01
SFH 27.0
CHC
4 . 2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 4
<0.01
WAT 7.0
CHC
6.0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.500
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0.3
<0. 01
FORT PATRICK HENRY














SFH 9.0
CHC
7 . 0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 06
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.6
<0.01
NICKAJACK














TEN 425
CHC
11 . 0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.500
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
0. 8
<0. 01
TEN 469
CHC
8 . 4
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0 . 36
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.4
<0.01
NORRIS














CLI 80.0
CHC
7 . 2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
0.05
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
0. 01
0.2
<0. 01
CLI 125
CHC
8 . 3
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0.5
<0.01
POW 30.0
CHC
0.7
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 1
<0.01
NOTTELY














NOT 24.0
CHC
2 . 8
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.06
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 1
<0. 01
NOT 31.0
CHC
4 . 9
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0.04
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 1

TELLICO














LTE 1 . 0
CHC
1 . 1
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
0. 02
0 . 7
<0.01
LTE 15.0
CHC
1.2
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.07
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
0.6
•<0.01
WHEELER














ELK 6.0
CHC
4 . 0
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.21
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
0 . 1
<0.01
TEN 277
CHC
10. 0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.84
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0 . 5
<0 . 01
TEN 296
CHC
8 . 1
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
2. 62
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
0. 16
0 . 6
<0.01
TEN 347
CHC
7 . 1
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0.19
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0 . 7
<0. 01
-------
Table A
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected E
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Reser
cides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Screening Studies.
Collection Site
APPALACHIA
HIW 67.0
BLUE RIDGE
TOC	54.0
BOONE
SFH	19.0
SFH	2 7.0
WAT 7 . 0
FORT PATRICK HENRY
SFH 9.0
NICKAJACK
TEN 425
Spec. %LIPIDS DURSBAN
For Calendar Year
DIAZINON DISULFOTON
TEN
NORRIS
CLI
CLI
469
80. 0
125
30 . 0
POW
NOTTELY
NOT 2 4.0
NOT 31.0
TELLICO
LTE 1.0
LTE 15.0
WHEELER
ELK 6.0
TEN 27 7
TEN 2 96
TEN 347
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
5 . 8
1.5
4.2
4 .2
6.0
7	. 0
11.0
8.4
7.2
8	. 3
0.7
2 . 8
4 . 9
1.	1
1.2
4 . 0
10. 0
8 . 1
7 . 1
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0.01
: 1997
ETHION
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
TERBUFOS
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
CARBOPHENOTHION OXYFLUORFEN
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0 .01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
-------
Table 5. Concentrations (ug/g)
of Metals
in Composited Fish
Fillets
Collected


in 1997
for Reservoir
Screening
Studies.






For Calendar Year : 1997



Collection Site
Speci
es LABID
As Cd
Pb
Hg
Sc
APPALACHIA






HIW
67 . 0
LMB



0.18

HIW
67 . 0
LMB



0.18*

HIW
67 . 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05 <
0. 02
0. 16
<0.2
BLUE
RIDGE






TOC
54 . 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05 <
0. 02
0.16
<0.2
BOONE







SFH
19.0
LMB



0. 16

SFH
19 . 0
LMB



0.30*

SFH
19.0
CHC

<0. 10 < 0.05 <
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
SFH
27 . 0
LMB



0. 12

SFH
27 . 0
LMB



0. 13*

SFH
27 . 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05 <
0. 02
0. 14
<0 . 2
WAT
7 . 0
LMB



0. 10

WAT
7 . 0
LMB



0.16*

WAT
7 . 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05 <
0. 02
0.13
<0.2
FORT
PATRICK HENRY






SFH
9.0
LMB



<0.10

SFH
9.0
LMB



0.18*

SFH
9.0
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05 <
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
NICKAJACK






TEN
425
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05
0. 09
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
425
LMB



0.11

TEN
425
LMB



0. 12*

TEN
469
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05
0. 65
0. 12
<0.2
TEN
469
LMB



0.23

TEN
469
LMB



0. 37*

-------
Table 5. coi
foncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Comp^ sd Fish Fillets Collected
_n 1997 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1997
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg	Se
NORRIS








CLI
80.0
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
< 0.02
<0.10
<0.2
CLI
80.0
LMB




0.21

CLI
80.0
LMB




0.22*

CLI
125
LMB




0.32

CLI
125
LMB




0.71*

CLI
125
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
< 0.02
<0.10
<0.2
POW
30. 0
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
0.80
0.19
<0.2
POW
30. 0
LMB




<0.10

POW
30.0
LMB




<0.10*

NOTTELY
NOT 24.0	LMB	0.14
NOT 24.0	LMB	0.2^
NOT 24.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.24	<0.2
NOT 31.0	LMB	0.2 5
NOT 31.0	LMB	0.2^
NOT 31.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	0.18	<0.2
TELLICO
LTE 1.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 0.03	0.34	<0.2
LTE 1.0	LMB	0.36
LTE 1.0	LMB	0.2f?
LTE 15.0	LMB	0.12
LTE 15.0	LMB	0.2$
LTE 15.0	CHC	<0.10 < 0.05 < 0.02	<0.10	<0.2
WHEELER
ELK 6.0	LMB	0.16
ELK 6.0	LMB	0.1*
-------
Table 5. cont. Concentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Composited Fish Fillets Collected
in 1997 for Reservoir Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Species LABID
As

Cd

Pb
Hg
Se
ELK
6.0
CHC
A
O
O
<
0.05

0.03
<0. 10
<0.2
TEN
277
CHC
O
O
V
<
0.05
<
0.02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
277
LMB





<0.10

TEN
277
LMB





0.26*

TEN
296
CHC
<0.10
<
0.05
<
0 . 02
<0.10
<0.2
TEN
296
LMB





0. 14

TEN
296
LMB





0.18

TEN
347
CHC
A
O
h-1
O
<
0.05
<
0.02
O
O
V
<0.2
TEN
347
LMB





0.12

TEN
347
LMB





0.20*

Results from analysis of largest individual in each composite.
-------
Table 6|
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pi pides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Streai reening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS MIREX
TOXAPH
HEPTA
ALDRIN
BENZ
DDT
DIELD
ENDO
ENDRIN
CHLOR
PCB
DICOFOL
BEC
27 . 0
CHC
2 . 7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 16
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.1
<0 . 01
CLI
172
CHC
5.4
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
0. 02
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0. 01
ELK
41.0
CHC
3.4
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0. 38
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.1
<0. 01
EMO
14 . 6
CHC
2 . 0
<0.008
<0.5
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 16
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.2
<0.01
HIW
38 . 0
CHC
12 . 0
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
0. 05
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.1
<0.01
HOL
110
CHC
4 . 7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.4
<0 . 01
NFH
4 . 6
CHC
4 . 4
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
0.4
<0.01
OCO
3.0
CHC
5.6
<0.008
<0.5
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.500
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.1
<0. 01
POW
65.0
CHC
9.7
<0.008
<0 . 5
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.500
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
0.2
<0. 01
-------
Table 6. cont.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Spec.
%LIPIDS
DURSBAN
DIAZINON
DISULFOTON
ETHION
TERBUFOS
CARBOPHENOTHION
OXYFLUORFEN
BEC
27 . 0
CHC
2.7
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
CLI
172
CHC
5.4
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
ELK
41.0
CHC
3.4
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
EMO
14 . 6
CHC
2.0
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
HIW
38 . 0
CHC
12 .0
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
HOL
110
CHC
4.7
<0.01
r-H
O
o
V
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0.01
NFH
4 . 6
CHC
4.4
<0.01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0. 01
OCO
3.0
CHC
5.6
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0 . 01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
POW
65. 0
CHC
9.7
<0. 01
<0. 01
<0 . 01
<0. 01
<0.01
<0. 01
<0. 01
-------
Table 7. oncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Comp< >d Fish Fillets Collected
xn 1997 for Stream Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1997
Collection Site
Species
LABID
As Cd

Pb
Hg
Se
BEC
27. 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05

0. 05
0.21
<0.2
BEC
27. 0
SPB




0. 69

BEC
27.0
SPB




0.84*

CLI
172
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
<0.10
<0.2
CLI
172
SMB




0.31

CLI
172
SMB




0.26*

ELK
41.0
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05

0. 07
0.34
<0.2
EMO
14 . 6
CHC

<0.10 < 0. 05

0. 17
0.15
<0.2
EMO
14 . 6
LMB




0.51

EMO
14 . 6
LMB




0. 65*

HIW
38 . 0
LMB




0.29

HIW
38 . 0
LMB




0. 32*

HIW
38. 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
0.16
<0.2
HOL
110
LMB




0. 82

HOL
110
LMB




1.20*

HOL
110
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
0. 37
<0.2
NFH
4 . 6
SMB




1.50

NFH
4 . 6
SMB




1.70*

NFH
4 . 6
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
0.79
<0.2
OCO
3.0
SPB




0.20

OCO
3.0
SPB




0. 27*

OCO
3.0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
0. 13
<0.2
POW
65. 0
CHC

<0.10 < 0.05
<
0. 02
0.16
<0.2
POW
65. 0
SMB




0.13

POW
65. 0
SMB




0.21*

A
Results
from analysis of largest
individual
in each composite.




-------
Table 8.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Long Term Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site	Spec. %LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN	BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
FORT LOUDOUN
TEN
624
CHC
3 . 0
o
o
0.03
0.7
TEN
624
CHC
2 . 0
0. 06
<0.01
2 . 2
TEN
624
CHC
2 . 1
0. 03
0. 02
0.9
TEN
624
CHC
5.2
0. 13
0. 13
3.2
TEN
624
CHC
0.1
<0.500
<0.01
<0.1
TEN
624
CHC
7 . 8
O
o
CO
A
O
O
0.9
TEN
624
CHC
0.8
<0.500
O
O
0.4
TEN
624
CHC
0.2
<0.500
<0.01
0.2
TEN
624
CHC
0.8
<0.500
<0.01
0.3
TEN
624
CHC
4 . 4
0. 04
0. 12
0.7
-------
Table $ fit. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pq ides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Long 1 Studies.
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site	Spec.
WHEELER
TEN 320	CHC
TEN 320	SBU
%LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH
5.9
7.2
HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ
DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN
2 .45
4 . 66
CHLOR PCB DICOFOL
<0.01 0.8
<0.01 1.4
-------
Table 9. Summary of PCB Concentrations (M-g/g) in Channel Catfish and Striped Bass Fillets from Nickajack Reservoir Through 1997
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gni)
Weight (gni)
Range
Cone.
CHC 1987
TRM 425*
1-Comp
218-2110
1150
N/A
1.9

TRM 457
1-Comp
636 -2750
1401
N/A
1.3
CHC 1988
TRM 425
10-Ind.
1835 -2705
2175
0.4 - 1.9
0.9

TRM 457
3-Ind.
1198 -2340
1854
0.9- 1.7
1.3
CHC 1989
TRM 425
10-Ind.
346 - 1798
1048
0.6-2.0
1.3

TRM 457
10-Ind.
308 - 1001
805
0.6 - 2.0
0.7
CHC 1990
TRM 425
10-Ind.
464 - 2332
1215
0.6 - 1.5
1.0

TRM 457
10-Ind.
736 - 2429
1500
0.4 - 1.7
1.1
CHC 1991
TRM 425
10-Ind.
570 -2512
1607
0.3-3.6
1.5

TRM 457
10-Ind.
962 - 2839
2100
0.2 - 1.9
0.9
CHC 1992
TRM 425
10-Ind.
762 - 1845
1144
0.1 - 0.8
04

TRM 457
10-Ind.
883 - 2620
1453
0.1 -0.8
0.5
CHC 1993
TRM 425
10-Ind.
650- 2359
1293
0.3 - 1.0
0.6

TRM 457
10-Ind.
663 -2141
1259
0.3 - 1.2
0.7
CHC 1994
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1023 -2341
1574
N/A
0.7

TRM 457
1-Comp.
975 - 2790
1755
N/A
0.7
CHC 1995
TRM 425
1-Comp.
1646 -2294
1909
N/A
0.6

TRM 457
1-Comp.
1315-2100
1811
N/A
0.6
CHC 1997
TRM 425
1-Comp
720 - 2737
1650
N/A
0.8

TRM 469**
1-Comp
1167-2139
1615
N/A
0.4







STB 1992
TRM 469
8-Ind.
1619-3311
2305
0.5-1.1
0.8
STB 1993
TRM 469
10-Ind.
1618-7324
4360
0.6-1.9
1.0
STB 1994
TRM 469
10-Ind.
5179-12500
7987
0.7-2.1
1.2
STB 1995
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4163-8703
6831
N/A
1.2
STB 1997
TRM 469
1-Comp.
4881-11681
7105
N/A
1.5
* Blue catfish were collected from this site rather than channel catfish
** Channel catfish were collected from TRM 469 in 1997 because TDEC sampled at TRM 457
-------
Table 10 Summary ofPCB Concentrations (ng/g) in Channel Cattish Fillets from Tellico Reservoir, 1985 - 1997
Year
Location
Number
Weight
Mean
PCB
Mean PCB


of Fish
Range (gm)
Weight (gm)
Range
Cone.
1985
LTRM 1
NS
-
-
-
-

LTRM 11
3-Comp
328 - 6200
1008
1.0 - 3.2
2.3
1986
LTRM 1
10-Ind
444 - 3750
1600
0.2-3.4
1.4

LTRM 11
10-Ind
330 - 3650
1877
0.4-42
1.6
1987
LTRM 1
10-lnd.
451 - 2902
1110
<0.1 -2.9
0.9

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
331 - 1075
551
0.2 - 2.2
1.0
1988
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
452 - 2481
1092
0.3-4.2
1.6

LTRM 11
10-Ind.
570 - 2610
1332
0.1 - 2.2
1.2
1989
LTRM 1
10-Ind.
459 - 2593
1024
0.3 - 4 1
1.6

LTRM 11
10-lnd
350 - 3104
1271
0.1 - 2.5
0.9
1990
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
713 - 3347
1771
N/A
1.3

LTRM 11
1-Comp.
1162-2201
1614
N/A
1.5
1991
LTRM 1
1-Comp
477 - 2496
1429
N/A
1.4

LTRM 11
1-Comp
707 - 1521
1023
N/A
1.1
1992
LTRM 1
1-Comp
478 - 2179
970
N/A
2.7

LTRM 11
1-Comp
807 - 4497
1984
N/A
1.9
1993
LTRM 1
1-Comp
594 - 2094
1389
N/A
1.4

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
688 - 2086
1398
N/A
1.0
1994
LTRM 1
1-Comp
667 - 2353
1388
N/A
2.3

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
1259-3739
2027
N/A
1.1
1995
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1007 -2684
1411
N/A
2.1

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
502 - 1269
776
N/A
. 0.5
1997
LTRM 1
1-Comp.
1476-2306
1796
N/A
0.7

LTRM 15
1-Comp.
817-1188
1003
N/A
0.6
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Table 11. Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Individual Fish Fillets Collected During Autumn 1996 from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Long-Term Monitoring.
Location
Species
Collection
Date
Lgt.
(mm)
Wt.
fern)
Sex
Lipid
(%)
DDTr
Chlord
PCBs
TRM 624
CHC
1
9/23/97
408
555
Female
3.0
0.04
0.03
0.7
TRM 624
CHC
2
9/23/97
579
1897
Male
2.0
0.06
<0.01
2.2
TRM 624
CHC
3
9/23/97
545
1499
Male
2 1
0.03
0.02
0.9
TRM 624
CHC
4
9/23/97
532
1271
Female
5.2
<0 13
0.13
3.2
TRM 624
CHC
5
9/23/97
435
662
Male
0.1
<0.5
<0.01
<0.1
TRM 624
CHC
6
9/23/97
458
824
Female
7 8
0 03
<0.01
0.9
TRM 624
CHC
7
9/23/97
450
716
Male
0.8
<0.5
0.01
0 4
TRM 624
CHC
8
9/23/97
393
498
Male
02
<0.5
<0.01
0.2
TRM 624
CHC
9
9/23/97
384
494
Female
0.8
<0.5
<0.01
0.3
TRM 624
CHC
10
9/23/97
384
466
Female
4.2
0.04
0.12
0.7
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TaETe 12 Summary of PCB Concentrations in Channel Catfish, Carp, and White Bass Collected from Fort
Loudoun Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1997

Location
PCB Range
Mean
No >2.0
# Fish

TRM
(ue/e)
fua/e)
Cug/g)

Catfish





1985
628
0 2-2.8
1.4
2
10
1987
628
0.1-4.5
1.5
2
10
1988
628
0.2-4.4
1.2
1
10
1989
628
0.6-4.3
2.3
11
20
1990
628
0.3-1.9
1.0
0
10
1991
624
1.4-4.6
2.5
7
10
1992
624
0.1-4.2
18
3
9
1993
624
0.4-2.2
1.2
2
10
1994
624
0.6-3.1
1.6
3
9
1995
624
0.8-2.7
1 5
3
10
1996
624
0.3-1.4
1.0
0
8
1997
624
<0.1-4.2
1.0
2
10
Carp





1992
651
0.2-0.9
0.6
0
10
White Bass





1987a
628
b
<0 1
a
5

640
b
<0 1
a
5
1992
651
0.3-1.2
0.5
0
10
a	Catfish were sampled from TRMs 624-629. White bass and car)) were collected from TRM 651 in 1992
b.	Five white bass were collected from TRMs 628 and 640 in 1987 Each set of five was analyzed as a composite sample.
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Table 13.
Concentrations (ug/g) of Selected Pesticides and PCBs in Composited Fish
Fillets Collected in 1997 For Targeted Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1997
Collection Site Spec.	%LIPIDS MIREX TOXAPH HEPTA ALDRIN BENZ DDT DIELD ENDO ENDRIN CHLOR	PCB DICOFOL
CHICKAMAUGA
HIW 8.0	CHC	6.2	0.04	<0.01	0.2
TEN 472	CHC	16.0	0.47	<0.01	0.6
TEN 490	CHC	16.0	0.07	<0.01	0.5
TEN 529	CHC	22.0	0.12	<0.01	2.1
NICKAJACK
TEN 469	STB	8.2	0.23	<0.01	1.5
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Table 13. c oncentrations (ug/g) of Metals in Indi	il Fish Fillets Collected
xn 1997 for Targeted Screening Studies.
For Calendar Year :1997
Collection Site	Species LABID	As	Cd	Pb	Hg
BLUE
RIDGE


TOC
54 . 0
CHC
0.48
TOC
54 . 0
CHC
0. 17
TOC
54 . 0
CHC
0. 18
TOC
54 . 0
CHC
0.17
TOC
54 . 0
CHC
0. 17
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.27
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.14
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.19
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
<0.10
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.24
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.26
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.20
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0. 13
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0. 22
TOC
54 . 0
LMB
0.13
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Table 14. Results of Dioxin Analysis on Composited Channel Catfish Fillets from Selected TVA
Reservoirs, Sampled Autumn 1996 and 1997 (picograms per gram - ppt)
Location
River Mile
1996
1997
2,3,7,8
TCDD
Total
TEC*
2,3,7,8
TCDD
Total
TEC
Kentucky Forebay
TRM23
*
*
*
*
Transition
TRM85
*
*
*
*
Inflow
TRM 206
*
*
*
*
Embayment
BSRM7
*
*
*
*






Pickwick Forebay
TRM 207
0.541
0.992
*
*
Trans. Zone
TRM 230
0 663
1.27
*
*
Inflow
TRM 259
0 445
0.868
*
*
Embayment
BCM 8
0 855
1.63
*
*






Wilson Forebay
TRM 260
1.30
2.52
*
*
Inflow
TRM 272
0.741
1.75
*
*






Wheeler Forebay
TRM 277
*
*
NDb
1.84
Trans. Zone
TRM 295
*
*
0.508
1.99
Inflow
TRM 347
*
*
NDb
1.06
Embayment
ERM 6
*
*
0.171
0.542






Guntersville Forebay
TRM 350
1.11
3.45
*
*
Trans. Zone
TRM 375
1.06
3.17
*
*
Inflow
TRM 424
1.41
3.43
*
*






Nickajack Forebay
TRM 425
*
*
1.21
3.84
Inflow
TRM 469
*
*
1.15
2.6
Inflow - STBc
TRM 469
*
*
0.846
1.78






Chickamauga Forebay
TRM 472
*
*
1.63
3.44
Trans. Zone
TRM 490
*
*
2.38
4.76
Inflow
TRM 529
*
*
0.480
2.93
Embayment
HiRM 8
*
*
0.952
1.70






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Table 14. Continued
Location
River Mile
1996
1997
2,3,7,8
TCDD
Total
TEC*
2,3,7,8
TCDD
Total
TECa
Watts Bar Forebay
TRM531
0.345
1.01
*
*
Trans. Zone
TRM560
1.29
5.03
*
*
Inflow
TRM 600
1.26
4.31
*
*






Ft Loudoun Trans. Zone
TRM 624
0.802
2.00
*
*






Melton Hill Forebay
CRM 24
1.26
1.08
*
*
Trans Zone
CRM 45
0 567
1 38
*
*






Tellico Forebay
LTRM 1
*
*
0.430
1.40
Trans. Zone
LTRM 15
*
*
0 171
0.542






Norris Forebay
CRM 80
*
*
0.424
0.981






Boone Forebay
SFHRM 19
*
*
1.77
6.00






Nottely Forebay
NRM24
*
*
0.624
1.30






a.	TEC = Toxicity Equivalent Concentrations
b.	ND = Not Detected
c.	All results are from channel catfish except this Striped Bass sample
* Location not sampled or sample collected but not analyzed for dioxin
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Figure 1. Average or Composite PCB Concentrations (^ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Tellico
and Nickajack Reservoirs for Period of Recordd, Collected for Long-Term Fish
Tissue Studies
¦1985
H1986
~	1987
~	1988
B1989
~	1990
01991
~	1992
¦ 1993
H1994
~	1995
01997
Nickajack Reservoir
2 		
TRM 425	TRM 457
E31987
01988
~	1989
~	1990
¦	1991
~	1992
D1993
~	1994
¦	1995
¦	1997
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Figure 2. Average PCB Concentrations (|ig/g) in Channel Catfish from Fort Loudoun
Reservoir for Period of Record, 1985 - 1996
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
B1985
01986
~	1987
~	1988
¦	1989
~	1990
H1991
~	1992
¦	1993
01994
~	1995
~	1996
¦	1997
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Appendix A
Fish Consumption Advisories in:
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
March 24, 1993
March 7, 1996
November 1996
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05/15^S6	15:08	PLfiN RES UhU - biD Ybl ^b^b
NEWS RELEASE department of public health
43^ Monroe Streci. Mimigoniery. Al.itxww >6i."50-3017 • (334) f>l3-5300 • PAX (334) 24fM097
ADPH revises fish consumption advisories
FOR LMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Brian Hughes, Ph.D.
(334)613-5347
The Alabama Department of Public Health announces it has lifted its fish consumption
advisories for the Tennessee River, but it has added new fish consumption advisories for the Fish
River ill Baldwin County, Logan-Marlin Lake and Choccolocco Creek.
Advisories are issued because toxic chemicals in Jakes or rivers accumulate in fish tissue.
The people who eat these fish may face health risks. These advisories are updated based on the
results of fish tissue monitoring conducted by the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Previous advisories to avoid or restrict consumption of fish taken from the Tennessee
River have been removed. These recommendations are based on steadily decreasing DDT
concentrations which fall below the Food and Drug Administration action level of five parts per
million of DDT in fish.
New advisories are as follows:
Fish River: The public is advised not to eat largemouth bass taken from the Fish River in
Baldwin County because mercury levels have been found to exceed the FDA action level of 1 part
per million. Mercury levels found in fi.sh samples from the Fish River do not cause immediate
health effects; however, at high levels mercury 1ms been known to damage the nervous system and
kidneys.
Choccolocco Creek: The department recommends that people not eat fish taken from
Choccolocco Creek. This advisory now extends from the point where Hillabee Creek and
Choccolocco Creek meet in Calhoun County downstream to Logan Martin Lake.
This action is based on the results of largemouth bass and channel catfish sampling on
Choccolocco Creek 2.5 miles east southeast of Oxford. The fish in this area were found to have
PCB levels above the Food and Drug Administration's recommended level of 2 parts per million.
(more)
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WD/.LD/:;c
'Fish advisories
Add one
Logan Martin Lake: Another fish consumption advisory is being issued for Logan
Martin Lake. The public is advised not to eat largemouth bass, sported bass and catfish from the
lake.
The department recommends that fish not be eaten irom Logan Martin Lake because
largemouth bass, spotted bass and catfish were found to contain levels of PCBs exceeding the
FDA recommended level. The department recommends that these three species should not be
consumed from an area near Riverside, Ala., in St. Clair County downstream to the dam.
PCBs are listed as possible cancer-causing agents in humans. When tested in levels greatly
exceeding those typically found in the environment, PCBs have been associated with the following
health effects:
•	a skin disorder known as chloracne,
•	changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, and
•	tumors in certain rodents.
Advisories are made based on samples which were taken as a part of a five-year fish
program in which samples are analyzed annually. The Alabama Department of Environmental
Management will provide additional testing this fall in the Coosa and Fish River areas. Current
fish consumption advisories are listed here:
PORTION
Between Logan Martin Dam
and Riverside
BODY OF WATER
Coosa River
Coosa River
Huntsville Spring
Branch & Indian Creek
Between Riverside
& Alabama-Georgia state line
TYPE OF ADVISORY
Do not consume largemouth
and spotted bass
and all species of
catfish**
Limited consumption of
catfish over 1 pound*
Do not consume channel
catfish, smallmoutb
buffalo, brown bullhead,
bigmouth buffalo, white
bass**
From Redstone Arsenal to
the Tennessee River
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<33/1 D/bb	rl_nH r.c:s i/Ci/ - o._. i j: icic
Fish advisories
Add two
BODY OF WATER
West Point Lake to
LaJce Harding
Cold Geek Swamp
Tombigbee River
Choccolocco Creek
Fish River
PORTION
West Point Lake, Lake Harding
& the intervening stretch of the
Chattahoochee River
10 miles south of the confluence
of the Tombigbee River &
Alabama River adjacent to
the Mobile River
OLin Basin at river mile 60.5
Between the confluence of Hillabee
Creek and Choccolocco Creek south
of Oxford, downstream to where
Choccolocco Creek flows into
Logan Martin Lake
TYPE OF ADVISORY
Do not consume catfish**
Do not consume any fish**
Do not consume
largemouth bass,
channel catfish'**
Do not consume any fish**
Do not consume largemouih
bass**
* A limited consumption advisory states that women oi reproductive age and children less than 15
years old should avoid eating certain fish from these areas. Other people should limit their
consumption of the particular species to one meal per month.
** Everyone should avoid eating the species of fish listed in the defined area.
-30-
4/24/96
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1998
Guidelines for
Eating Fish
from Georgia Waters
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
205 Butler Street, S.E. Suite 1152
Atlanta, Georgia 30.134
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Lake Blackshear
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Flathead Catfish


No Restrictions

Spotted Sucker

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

¥r Lake Blue Ridge
Species
Less than 12
inches
12 - 16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
White Bass

1 meal per week

Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Burton
Species
Less than 12
inches
12 - 16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass
No Restrictions
*
1 meal per week

Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

* Only largemoulh hass 6 inches and longer may be legally retained and possessed on Lake Burton
Carters Lake
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
1 argemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Spotted Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Walleye

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
Lake Chatuge
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Clarks Hill Lake (Strom Thurmond)
Species
Less Hi a ii 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Black Crappie
No Reslrictions
No Restrictions


White Perch
No Reslrictions



Rcdear Sunfish
No Reslrictions



Hybrid Bass

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Striped Bass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
Bullhead
No Reslrictions



Spotted Sucker


No Restrictions

Evans County (PFA)
Species
Less than 12
inches
12 - 16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largcmouth Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Channel Catfish


No Restrictions

12
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Lake iiuueiy
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Lake Oconee
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass
No Restrictions
*
No Restrictions
•
1 meal per week
Mercury
1 lybrid Mass
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
No Restrictions

White Catfish
No Restrictions



Black Crappic
No Restrictions



* Only largemouth bass between 6 and 1 1 inches and 14 inches and longer may be legally
possessed on Lake Oconee
Lake Oliver
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Dass

1 meal per week
1 meal per week
Mercury
PCBs
Channel Cattish
No Restrictions
1 meal per month
1 meal per month
PCBs
Striped Dass
No Restrictions



Bluegill
No Restrictions



Redear Sunfisli
No Restrictions



Lake Rabun
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Dass

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
White Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions
1 meat per week
Mercury
15
Lake Richard B. Russell
Species
Less than 12
incites
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

1 meal per week.
1 meal per week
Mercury
Dlack Crappic
No Restrictions



Sunfisli
No Restrictions



Blncgtll
No Restrictions



Whitel'erch
No Restrictions



Channel Catfish
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


White Catfish
1 meal per week


Mercury
Bullhead
No Restrictions



Lake Rutledgc
Hard Labor Creek State Park)
Species
l.ess than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions


Channel Catfisli
No Restrictions
No Restrictions


Lake Seminole
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions
1 meal per week
Mercury
Channel Catfish

No Restrictions
No Restrictions

Bullhead
No Restrictions
1 meal per week

Mercury
Shepard Lake
Charlie Elliott)
Species
Less than 12
inches
12-16 inches
Over 16 inches
Chemical
Largemouth Bass

No Restrictions


16
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Chattooga River (Northwest Georgia)
Species
Silc Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
liluc^.ll
Chauoogaville
No Restrictions

Carp
Sec Above
1
No Restrictions

Chickamauga CreeU (East)
Species
Sile Tested
Recoil) inendation
Chemical
Rock llass
Ga 1 Iwy 2
No Restrictions

Redbreast Siinl'ibli
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Chickamauga Creek (West)
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Spoiled Hjss
(ia llwy 2
1 meal per week
Mercury
Redbreast Sunl'isli
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Coosa River
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Smallmoulh Buffalo
Koine lo Stale Line
Do Not Eat
I'CBs
l.argenioulh Bass
See Above
1 meal per month
PCI3s
Black C'ruppic
See Above
1 meal per week
PCBs
Striped Bass
See Above
1 meal per month
PClis
Spoiled Bass
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Channel ( allish
See Above
Do Not E^t
i'CBs
Daniels Creek -- Daile County
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
llltie^ill
Cluudland Canyon
Stale I'ark
No Restrictions

23
Etowah River — Above Lake Allatoona
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Clieniir.il
Spotted Bass
York Street
1 meal per week
I'CDs/Mercury
Golden Redhorse
See Above
No Restrictions

Etowah River — Below Lake Allatoona
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
Channel Catfish
U.S llwy. 411
No Restrictions

Largemouth Bass
See Above
1 meal per week
I'CBs/Mcrcury
Striped Bass
See Above
No Rcslrictions

Spotted Bass
See Above
1 meal per week
I'CBs
Blucgill
See Above
No Restrictions

Smallmoulh Buffalo
See Above
Do Not Cat
I'CBs
Flint River — Spalding/Fayette Counties
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
Chemical
l.argcmotith Bass
Ga llwy 92
1 meal per week
Mercury
Spotted Sucker
See Above
i
No Restrictions

Flint River-- Meriwether/Pike/Upson Counties
Species
Site Tested
Recom inendation
( hcmical
Shoal Bass
Ga llwy 18
1 meal per week
Merciir)
Channel Cat fish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Flint River — Taylor/Upson Counties
Species
Site Tested
Recommendation
( lirmical
Largemouth Bass
U S llwy 80
No Restrictions

Channel Catfish
Sec Above
No Restrictions

Shoal Bass
See Above
No Restrictions

24
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservatii
^ oww. w«iiiBrva:ion
<01 Cflurs; StTBg;
NasnviHe. T»nnessoe 37?.c
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Locker: 615-532-0743
Paul Davis: 615-532-0625
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 24.1993
NASHVILLE - The Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Water Pollution
Control has announced that there will be no revisions at this time to the fishing advisories issued
in 1992.
"The department issues fish consumption advisories when testing indicates that levels of
toxic materials in fish tissue exceed those considered to be protective of human health, "said
Water Pollution Control Director Paul Davis. "Since the consumption of contaminated fish
tissue is an avoidable risk, the department issues advisories so that citizens can make informed
choices concerning their health.
"The results of 1992 studies of sites where advisories already existed or areas where
additional studies were needed have not justified revising or removing existing advisories or
• issuing new ones at this time," Davis said. "However, the department will not hesitate to make
changes in the status of advisories during 1993 should new information become available."
Sites where samples were collected in 1992 include, but are not limited to, Watts Bar,
Chickamauga, Fort Loudoun, Douglas, Woods, Cheatham and Center Hill Reservoirs, as well as
the Mississippi, Wolf and Loosahatchie Rivers.
A list of the current advisories in Tennessee has been printed in the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency's 1993 fishing regulations.
In order to assist citizens in their understanding of the stream posting process in
Tennessee, the Department of Environment and Conservation has prepared a free brochure
entitled "Tennessee Fishing Advisories." This publication explains the types of pollutants
impacting streams and the current locations of fishing advisories.
For more detailed information, or a copy of the brochure, contact the Department of
Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Pollution Control, 7th Floor, Life and
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FISHING ADVISORY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
There are two principal reasons for posting streams in Tennessee. The
first is when bacterial contamination poses a water contact threat. Sources of
bacteria are most frequently from inadequately treated discharges from
municipal sewage systems, but can also be from livestock holding areas and
urban runoff. This type of advisory warns the public to avoid coming in
contact with these waters through activities such as swimming, wading,
fishing and skiing.
Streams.are also posted when average levels of toxic materials in the
edible portion of fish pose an increased cancer risk (or other serious illness)
to the general public. The department uses information and guidance from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection
Agency on the various contaminants found in fish.
There are two levels of fish consumption advisories used in Tennessee.
The mildest form is a "limit consumption advisory," sometimes referred to as a
precautionary advisory. Scientific studies have shown that developing fetuses
and children may be more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic materials
than are adults. Thus a precautionary advisory warns that children,
pregnant women and nursing mothers should not eat the type fish that is
contaminated. AH others are warned to limit their consumption of these fish.
The second level of advisory is a do-not-consume warning. At t-hfc
level, all persons are advised to avoid eating the type fish contaminated.
The department makes every attempt to get advisory information to the
public. A press release is issued whenever a stream or lake is posted. The
department also places warning signs at significant public arrpcc points on
posted waters.
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES (MARCH 1883)
>
STREAM
COUNTY PORTION
Loosahatchie River Shelby
Wotf River
Mississippi Rivr
Boons Reservoir
North Fork
Hoiston River
Fort Loudoun
Reservoir
Tellioo Lake
5eon River
Shetoy
Shelby
McKellar Lake and Shefoy
Nonconnah Creek
Mile 0.0-20 J
Mile 0.0-1 B J
MS line to
mile 745
mile 0.0 to
Horn Lake Road
bridge (mib 1.8)
Sullivan,
Washington
Sullivan,
Hawkins
Loudon,.
Knox,
Bbunt
Loudon
Cocke
Entirety
Mile 0.0-6.2
TN/VA line
Entirety
(46 miles)
Entirety
(32.5 miles)
POLLUTANT	TYPE ADVISORY
Chlorriane	Fish should not be consumed.
Chbrdane	Ftsh should not be consumed.
Chbrdane	Fish should not be consumed.
CommercaJ fishing ban.
Chbrdane	Ftsh should not be consumed.
PCBs, rhiordane	Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish.*
Mercury
PCBs
PCBs
N. Carolina line Dioiin
to Douplas Res.
Ftsh should not be consumed.
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited.
Catfish, larpemoutn bass over two pounds,
and larptmouth bass from the Little River
err.bayment should not be consumed.
Catfish should not be consumed.
Fsh should not be consumed.
Watts Bar
Reservoir
Melton Hill
Reservoir
Roane,
Mags,
Rhea
Roane
Knox.
Anderson
Tennessee River PCBs
portion
Clinch River
arm
Entirety
PCBs
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass-
whfle bass (Cherokee bass; should not be eaten.
Precautionary advisory* tor white bass, sauger,
carp, smailmouth buffalo and largemouth bass.
Striped bass should not be consumed.
Precautionary advisory for catfish and sauper.*
Catfish should not be consumed.
East Fork of
Poplar Creek (incl.
Poplar Creek
•mbayment)
Anderson,
Roane
Mile 0.0 ¦
15.0
Mercury, metals,
org. chemicais
Fish should not b« consumed.
Avoid contact with water.
Nickajack Reservoir Hamilton.
Marion
entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish*.
Chaflanooga Creek Hamilton GA line lo mouth PC3s, chbrdane Fish should not be consumed.
Woods Reservoir Franklin
list subject to revision.
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
* Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mother* should not consume the fish species nemed.
All other persons should inns consumption of the named speaes to 1.2 pounds per month.
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NEWS
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
401 Church Street
Nashville. TannMSoe 37243
For Immediate Release
March 7,1996
For More Information Contact:
Melissa Miller, Public Information Office
615/532-0743 or
Paul E. Davis 615/532-0625
Greg Denton 615/532-0699
Nashville: Commissioner Don Dills of the Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation today announced a change to the fishing advisories for the state of Tennessee. The
body of water affected by today's change is the Pigeon River in Cocke County. The pollutant of
concern is dioxin.
Water Pollution Control Division Director Paul Davis said, "Fishing advisories are issued when
levels of contaminants in fish pose an increased threat to the people who may eat them. Since
eating contaminated fish is an avoidable risk, we provide this information so that people can make
informed choices about their families' health."
'The change of advisory on the Pigeon River is a downgrading of the existing advisory made
possible by a trend of generally lower dioxin levels in fish in the last four years when compared to
levels documented in the 1980s," Davis said. 'The old advisory stated that no one should eat any
type of fish from the Pigeon River. Today's revision states that children, nursing mothers, and
pregnant women should avoid eating carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish from the Pigeon. All other
persons should limit their consumption of Pigeon River carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish to one
meal per month."
The Department now uses a risk-based procedure for issuing fishing advisories. An evaluation of
existing dioxin levels based on the new procedure indicate that certain Pigeon River fish continue to
pose a threat to atypical consumers offish. The new dioxin advisory levels are 0.7 parts per trillion
for a precautionary advisory and 7.0 parts per trillion for a no consumption advisory. The average
levels of dioxin in Pigeon River catfish, carp, and redbreast sunfish continue to exceed the 0.7 level
for dioxin, but are well below 7 parts per trillion.
The Pigeon River originates in the Blue Ridge region of North Carolina and flows in a
northwesterly direction into Tennessee. During the I980's, it was targeted for dioxin monitoring
during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Dioxin Survey because of the
discharge of chlorine bleached pulp mill effluent near Canton, North Carolina. That and subsequent
analyses documented elevated levels of dioxin in fish.
The paper mill, Champion Paper Company, reached an agreement with EPA and the states of North
Carolina and Tennessee in 1990. As pan of that agreement, Champion invested over $300 million
in a pollution abatement and plant modernization project.
(more)
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Since 1991, annual fish tissue monitoring has taken place in the Pigeon, primarily by the Champion
Paper Company as a compliance monitoring requirement of their NPDES permit and by the
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Additional samples have been collected by
Carolina Power and Light and the Department of Environment and Conservation. Long-term goals
of this monitoring include providing data for the periodic reevaluation of the fishing advisory and
allowing the identification of trends, if any, in dioxin concentrations in ftsh over time.
Dioxin data collected during the period 1991 - 1995 are summarized below.
TYPE	DATA	AVERAGE	WEIGHTED *
EISIL	RANGE	TEO (out)	a vera GE TEQ
Redbreast Sunfish	0.08-2.81	1.05	1.16
Common Carp	0.23- 14.55	4.14	4.57
Channel Catfish	0.50-9.04	3.14	3.54
Smallmouth Buffalo	0.09- 1.06	0.57	0.52
Smallmouth Bass	0.11 -0.80	0.38	0.24
Spotted Bass	0.19-0.76	0.49	0.53
~Average weighted according to the number of fish in composite samples.
Davis said, "The improvement in water quality in the Pigeon River is a result of the dedicated
efforts of many people. While the Pigeon is not yet as clean as it needs to be, and some dioxin
remains in fish, today's downgrading of the previous fishing advisory should be seen as a success
story in the making. We will continue to monitor the Pigeon River."
SUMMARY OF PIGEON RIVER ADVISORY CHANGES
SITE	PREVIOUS ADVISORY NEW ADVISORY
Pigeon River (From North Carolina "Do not consume" advisory "Precautionary advisory*" for carp,
stale line Jo confluence with	covering all types of fish,	catfish, and redbreast sunfish.
French Broad River)
* Children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not eat these fish. Persons with
previous occupational exposure to the substance of concern should avoid eating any fish
from this site. All other should limit consumption of these fish to one meal per month.
Background information available upon request
-30-
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THE STATUS OF WATER QUALITY IN TENNESSEE
1996 305(b) REPORT
prepared by
Gregory M. Denton, Carole S. Freeman, and Katherine A. Larrieu
Water Supply and Ground Water Information submitted by
Robert Foster and Thomas Moss
NOVEMBER 1996
fennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Division of Water Pollution Control
401 Church Street
L&C Annex, 6th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1534
615-532-0625
ii
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CURRENT FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES
(November, 1996. This list subject to revision.)
STREAM
COUNTY
PORTION
POLLUTANT
COMMENTS
Loosahatchie River
Shelby
Mile 0.0 - 20 9
Chlordane
Fish should not be consiuned
Wolf River
Shelby
Mile 0.0- 18.9
Chlordane
Fish should not be consiuned
Mississippi River
Shelby
MS line to mile 745
Chlordane
Fish should not be consumed. Commercial fishing prohibited by TWRA.
McKellar Lake &
Nonconnah Creek
Shelby
Mile 0.0 to 1.8
Chlordane
Fish should not be consumed Advisory ends at Horn Lake Road bridge.
North Fork 1 lol.sluii River
Sullivan, Hawkins
Mile 0.0 - 6.2
Mercury
Fish should not be consumed. Advisory goes to TN/VA line
liasl Fork of Poplar Creek
incl Poplar Ck embayment
Anderson, Roane
Mile 0.0- 15 0
Mercury, PCBs
Fish should not be consiuned. Avoid contact with water also
Chattanooga Creek
1 lamilton
Mouth to GA line
PCBs, chlordane
Fish should not be consumed. Avoid contact with water also
Woods Reservoir
Franklin
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed
Fort Loudoun Reservoir
Loudon, Knox,
Blomit
Entirety (46 miles)
PCBs
Commercial fishing for catfish prohibited by TWRA. Catfish,
Iargemouth bass over two pounds, or any largcmouth bass from the Little
River embayinent should not be consumed.
Tellico Lake
Loudon
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consumed.
Mellon 1 lill Reservoir
Kjiox, Anderson
Entirety
PCBs
Catfish should not be consiuned.
Walls Hai Reservoir
Roane, Meigs,
Rhea, Loudon
Tennessee River portion
PCBs
Catfish, striped bass, & hybrid striped bass-white bass should not be
consumed Precautionary advisory* for wlutebass, Sanger, carp, smallinoiith
buffalo and hirgeinouth bass.
Walts Bur Reservoir
Roane, Anderson
Clinch River arm
PCBs
Striped bass should not be consiuned Precautionary advisory for catfish and
sauger. *
Boone Reservoir
Sullivan,
Washington
Entirety
PCBs, chlordane
Precautionary advisory for carp and catfish *
Nickajack Reservoir
1 lamilton, Marion
Entirety
PCBs
Precautionary advisory for catfish *
Pigeon River
Cocke
N.C. line to Douglas Res
Dioxin
Precautionary advisory for carp, catfish, and redbreast sunfish *
~Precautionary Advisory - Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not consume the fish species named. All other persons should limit
consumption of ihe named species to one meal per month
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Appendix B
Physical Information on All Fish Collected
for Fish Tissue Studies in 1997
Note: The following tables contain collection date, length, weight, and sex
for each fish included in these studies. Separate tables are provided for each
type of study. For each study, data are grouped by reservoir, river mile and
species. Individuals of the same species which were composited for analysis are
listed in successive order. In Reservoir and Stream Screening Studies
(Tables B-l and B-2, respectively), the largest individual from each
largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass composite was also analyzed
separately for mercury. These fish (i.e., those analyzed separately) are
identified in these tables by an asterisk (*). Data for each of these fish are
identical to the data for one of the entries above it because it is the same fish.
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Table B-l Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997
action Site
Date
Species Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
LABID
LACHIA
HIW 67.0
11/19/97
LMB
363
722
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
LMB
371
686
Male
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
LMB
530
1900
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
LMB
364
729
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
LMB
366
763
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
LMB *
530
1900
Female
HIW
67.0
11/13/97
CHC
453
787
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
570
1670
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
533
1312
Male
HIW
67 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
4 62
723
Female
HIW
67 . 0
11/19/97
CHC
458
945
Male
BLUE
TOC
RIDGE
54 . 0
11/04/97
CHC
611
1800
Male
TOC
54.0
11/04/97
CHC
539
1134
Female
TOC
54 . 0
11/04/97
CHC
458
824
Male
TOC
54 . 0
11/04/97
CHC
412
630
Female
Enr
54 . 0
11/04/97
CHC
542
1319
Male
St'H
19.0
11/12/97
CHC
469
863
Female
SFH
19 . 0
11/12/97
CHC
515
1350
Male
SFH
19.0
11/12/97
CHC
390
473
Male
SFH
19.0
11/12/97
CHC
444
911
Female
SFH
19.0
11/12/97
CHC
546
1682
Female
SFH
19. 0
11/12/97
LMB
496
1489
Female
SFH
19. 0
11/12/97
LMB
415
984
Female
SFH
19 . 0
11/12/97
LMB
364
501
Female
SFH
19. 0
11/12/97
LMB
431
1330
Female
SFH
19. 0
11/12/97
LMB
394
878
Female
SFH
19. 0
11/12/97
LMB *
496
1489
Female
SFH
27. 0
11/13/97
LMB
442
1225
Female
SFH
27. 0
11/13/97
LMB
381
781
Female
SFH
27. 0
11/13/97
LMB
392
821
Female
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
LMB
368
768
Male
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
LMB
330
523
Male

27 . 0
11/13/97
LMB *
442
1225
Female

27 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
334
1271
Female
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
475
955
Female
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B-l cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
697
3589
Female
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
599
1894
Male
SFH
27 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
463
848
Female
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
CHC
548
1648
Male
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
CHC
595
2363
F ema1e
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
CHC
464
804
Female
WAT
7 . 0
11/14/97
CHC
615
1890
Female
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
CHC
521
1472
Female
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
LMB
532
2130
Female
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
LMB
408
981
Male
WAT
7 . 0
11/14/97
LMB
416
1106
Female
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
LMB
360
643
Male
WAT
7.0
11/14/97
LMB
409
1139
Female
WAT
7 . 0
11/14/97
LMB *
532
2130
Female
DOUGLAS See
note.




FRE
33. 0
10/14/97
LMB
395
814
Female
FRE
33. 0
10/14/97
LMB
466
1535
Female
FRE
33. 0
10/14/97
LMB
387
901
Male
FRE
33. 0
10/14/97
LMB
377
714
Female
FRE
33. 0
10/14/97
LMB
346
626
Female
FRE
51.0
10/16/97
CHC
396
616
Female
FRE
51.0
10/16/97
LMB
449
1395
Male
FRE
51. 0
10/16/97
LMB
376
7 62
Male
FRE
51.0
10/16/97
LMB
490
2084
Male
FRE
51.0
10/16/97
LMB
394
927
Male
FRE
51. 0
10/16/97
LMB
498
1029
Male
FORT
PATRICK HENRY





SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB
514
2170
Female
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB
482
1858
Male
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB
410
1030
Male
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB
400
930
Male
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB
392
832
Male
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
LMB *
514
2170
Female
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
CHC
370
464
Female
SFH
9.0
11/11/97
CHC
418
706
Male
SFH
9.0
11/21/97
CHC
676
3561
Male
SFH
9.0
11/21/97
CHC
497
1139
Female
LABID
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B-l cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997
5ction Site
; 9.0
NICKAJACK
Date
11/21/97
Species
CHC
Length(mm)
444
Weight(g)
846
Sex
Female
LABID
TEN
425
09/16/97
CHC

554
1580
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
CHC

422
720
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
CHC

602
2737
Fema1e
TEN
425
09/16/97
CHC

587
2478
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
CHC

396
737
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB

311
385
Female
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB

366
626
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB

425
1023
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB

382
790
Male
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB

358
565
Female
TEN
425
09/16/97
LMB
•k
425
1023
Male
TEN
469
09/17/97
LMB

360
588
Female
TEN
469
09/17/97
LMB

493
1708
Female
TEN
469
09/17/97
LMB

490
2211
Female
TEN
469
09/17/97
LMB

325
408
Female
	
469
09/17/97
LMB

553
2468
Female
1
469
09/17/97
LMB
•k
553
2468
Female
TEN
469
09/17/97
CHC

501
1554
Female
TEN
469
09/17/97
CHC

549
1811
Male
TEN
469
09/17/97
CHC

572
2139
Male
TEN
469
09/17/97
CHC

518
1404
Male
TEN
469
09/17/97
CHC

484
1167
Male
ORRIS







CLI
80.0
10/16/97
CHC

528
1723
Male
CLI
80.0
10/16/97
CHC

436
949
Female
CLI
80.0
10/16/97
CHC

426
757
Female
CLI
80.0
10/16/97
CHC

539
1907
Female
CLI
80.0
10/16/97
CHC

520
1826
Female
CLI
80.0
10/15/97
LMB

347
530
Female
CLI
80.0
10/15/97
LMB

434
1342
Female
CLI
80.0
10/15/97
LMB

422
1030
Male
CLI
80.0
10/15/97
LMB

446
1172
Female
CLI
80.0
10/15/97
LMB

419
970
Male
—
80.0
10/15/97
LMB
•k
434
1342
Female

125
10/06/97
LMB

509
1561
Female
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B-l cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
CLI
125
10/06/97
LMB
412
1025
Male
CLI
125
10/06/97
LMB
379
678
Female
CLI
125
10/06/97
LMB
478
1351
Female
CLI
125
10/06/97
LMB
383
726
Female
CLI
125
10/06/97
LMB*
509
1561
Female
CLI
125
10/07/97
CHC
474
1149
Male
CLI
125
10/07/97
CHC
645
2777
Female
CLI
125
10/07/97
CHC
486
913
Male
POW
30.0
10/08/97
CHC
596
2213
Male
POW
30.0
10/08/97
CHC
596
2291
Male
POW
30.0
10/08/97
CHC
420
543
Female
POW
30.0
10/08/97
CHC
483
1238
Female
POW
30.0
10/07/97
LMB
406
938
Male
POW
30. 0
10/07/97
LMB
333
473
Male
POW
30.0
10/07/97
LMB
335
500
Male
POW
30 . 0
10/07/97
LMB
350
598
Female
POW
30.0
10/07/97
LMB
320
397
Male
POW
30. 0
10/07/97
*
LMB
406
938
Male
NOTTELY





NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
CHC
604
2174
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
CHC
480
929
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
CHC
503
901
Female
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
LMB
468
1557
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
LMB
454
1269
Female
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
LMB
429
1064
Female
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
LMB
465
1250
Female
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
LMB
360
596
Male
NOT
24 . 0
11/05/97
*
LMB
468
1557
Male
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
LMB
518
1828
Female
NOT
31.0
11/06/97
LMB
466
1435
Female
NOT
31.0
11/06/97
LMB
450
1270
Male
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
LMB
329
511
Male
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
LMB
375
678
Male
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
LMB*
518
1828
Female
NOT
31.0
11/06/97
CHC
458
831
Male
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
CHC
476
998
Female
NOT
31. 0
11/06/97
CHC
62 6
2459
Female
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B—1. cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study



For Calendar Year
: 1997

i
ction Site
31. 0
Date
11/06/97
Species
CHC
Length(mm)
520
Weight (g)
1288
Sex
Female
TELLICO
LTE 1 . 0
09/30/97
CHC
611
1906
Male
LTE
1.0
09/30/97
CHC
555
1476
Male
LTE
1.0
09/30/97
CHC
654
2306
Male
LTE
1.0
09/30/97
CHC
536
1347
Female
LTE
1.0
09/30/97
CHC
641
1943
Male
LTE
1.0
09/29/97
LMB
381
687
Female
LTE
1.0
09/29/97
LMB
394
744
Female
LTE
1. 0
09/29/97
LMB
561
2317
Female
LTE
1.0
09/29/97
LMB
410
875
Female
LTE
1.0
09/29/97
LMB
503
1755
Female
LTE
1. 0
09/29/97
LMB*
561
2317
Female
LTE
15.0
09/30/97
LMB
306
332
Female
LTE
15.0
09/30/97
LMB
432
1135
Male
LTE
15.0
09/30/97
LMB
320
412
Female
LTE
15 . 0
09/30/97
LMB
319
394
Female

15.0
09/30/97
LMB
307
349
Male

15.0
09/30/97
LMB*
432
1135
Male
LTE
15.0
09/30/97
CHC
448
817
Male
LTE
15.0
09/30/97
CHC
479
1005
Male
LTE
15.0
10/01/97
CHC
526
1188
Female
WHEELER
ELK 6.0
09/30/97
LMB
359
630
Male
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
LMB
302
345
Female
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
LMB
325
432
Female
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
LMB
321
510
Male
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
LMB
314
474
Male
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
LMB*
359
630
Male
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
CHC
536
1464
Male
ELK
6.0
09/30/97
CHC
482
1116
Female
ELK
6.0
10/14/97
CHC
484
1019
Male
ELK
6.0
10/14/97
CHC
460
787
Male
ELK
6.0
10/14/97
CHC
440
697
Male
TEN
277
09/29/97
CHC
543
1398
Female

211
09/29/97
CHC
553
1473
Male

211
09/29/97
CHC
581
2115
Male
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B-l cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Reservoir Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
TEN
277
09/29/97
CHC
425
731
Female
TEN
277
09/29/97
CHC
571
1759
Male
TEN
277
09/29/97
LMB
320
484
Male
TEN
277
09/29/97
LMB
382
789
Male
TEN
277
09/29/97
LMB
293
356
Female
TEN
277
10/02/97
LMB
492
1837
Female
TEN
277
10/02/97
LMB
338
543
Female
TEN
277
10/02/97
LMB*
492
1837
Female
TEN
296
10/01/97
LMB
321
412
Male
TEN
296
10/01/97
LMB
390
844
Male
TEN
296
10/01/97
LMB
347
575
Male
TEN
296
10/02/97
LMB
433
1103
Female
TEN
296
10/02/97
LMB
302
325
Female
TEN
296
10/02/97
LMB*
433
1103
Female
TEN
296
10/01/97
CHC
504
1310
Female
TEN
296
10/01/97
CHC
620
2698
Male
TEN
296
10/01/97
CHC
411
610
Female
TEN
296
10/01/97
CHC
491
1353
Female
TEN
296
10/01/97
CHC
560
1906
Male
TEN
347
10/02/97
CHC
502
1352
Male
TEN
347
10/02/97
CHC
495
1199
Male
TEN
347
10/02/97
CHC
485
1074
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
CHC
487
1073
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
CHC
481
914
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
LMB
426
1068
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
LMB
389
930
Male
TEN
347
10/02/97
LMB
331
515
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
LMB
307
421
Female
TEN
347
10/02/97
LMB *
426
1068
Female
* See explanation on Appendix B cover page.
Note:	Fish from Douglas were not analyzed because TDEC collected and analyzed
fish from Douglas in 1996 and no problems were found.
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Table B-2. Specific Information About Each Fish
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year
Collected During 1997 for
1997
iction Site
Date
Species
Length (nun)
Weight(g)
Sex
1
27 . 0
07/22/97
CHC
422
627
Female
BEC
27 . 0
07/22/97
CHC
4 32
668
Female
BEC
27 . 0
07/22/97
CHC
366
415
Male
BEC
27 . 0
07/29/97
CHC
432
737
Female
BEC
27 . 0
07/29/97
CHC
424
524
Female
BEC
27 . 0
07/22/97
SPB
344
414
Female
BEC
27 . 0
07/22/97
SPB
415
1155
Female
BEC
27 . 0
08/07/97
SPB
445
1252
Female
BEC
27 . 0
08/07/97
SPB
371
620
Female
BEC
27 . 0
08/07/97
SPB
366
648
Female
BEC
27.0
08/07/97
SPB*
445
1252
Female
CLI
172
06/11/97
CHC
486
1247
Female
CLI
172
06/11/97
CHC
544
1619
Male
CLI
172
06/11/97
CHC
549
2063
Male
CLI
172
06/11/97
CHC
367
467
Male
CLI
172
06/11/97
CHC
590
2272
Male
CLI
172
07/17/97
SMB
306
369
Female

172
07/17/97
SMB
296
287
Female

172
07/17/97
SMB
271
263
Male
CLI
172
07/17/97
SMB
247
185
Female
CLI
172
07/17/97
SMB
282
269
Female
CLI
172
07/17/97
SMB*
306
369
Female
ELK
41. 0
07/14/97
CHC
505
1409
Female
ELK
41.0
07/14/97
CHC
500
1120
Female
ELK
o
1—1
07/14/97
CHC
390
566
Male
ELK
o
1—I
07/30/97
CHC
512
1393
Female
ELK
41. 0
07/30/97
CHC
400
605
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB
381
911
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB
375
804
Male
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB
400
765
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB
403
956
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB
310
360
Male
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
LMB*
403
956
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
CHC
380
516
Female
EMO
14 . 6
06/12/97
CHC
385
507
Female

14 . 6
06/12/97
CHC
335
347
Female

14 . 6
06/17/97
CHC
378
494
Female
LABID
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B-2 cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
EMO
14 . 6
06/17/97
CHC
334
357
Male
HIW
38 . 0
08/19/97
CHC
423
776
Female
HIW
38 . 0
09/12/97
CHC
512
1108
Female
HIW
38 . 0
09/12/97
CHC
489
860
Female
HIW
o
00
CO
09/12/97
CHC
460
843
Male
HIW
38 . 0
09/12/97
CHC
527
1383
Female
HIW
38.0
08/26/97
LMB
278
288
Male
HIW
38. 0
08/19/97
LMB
351
529
Male
HIW
38 . 0
08/19/97
LMB
340
534
Female
HIW
38 . 0
08/26/97
LMB
448
890
Female
HIW
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-2 cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Stream Screening Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997

ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex

3.0
07/31/97
SPB
338
498
Female
oco
3.0
07/31/97
SPB*
338
498
Female
oco
3.0
07/15/97
CHC
402
597
Male
oco
3.0
07/15/97
CHC
527
1220
Female
oco
3.0
07/15/97
CHC
432
746
Female
oco
3.0
07/15/97
CHC
409
664
Female
oco
3.0
07/15/97
CHC
411
566
Female
POW
65. 0
07/24/97
SMB
295
370
Male
POW
65 . 0
07/24/97
SMB
319
441
Female
POW
65. 0
07/24/97
SMB
285
323
Female
POW
65. 0
07/24/97
SMB*
292
341
Female
POW
65. 0
07/24/97
SMB
293
310
Female
POW
65. 0
07/24/97
SMB
319
441
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/24/97
CHC
541
1569
Female
POW
65.0
07/24/97
CHC
559
1683
Female
POW
65 . 0
07/24/97
CHC
462
854
Female
See explanation on Appendix B cover page.
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Table B-3. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for Long

Term
Fish Tissue
Study





For Calendar Year :1997


ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm) Weight(g)
Sex

LOUDOUN




TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
408 555
Female
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
579 1897
Male
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
545 1499
Male
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
532 1271
Female
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
435 662
Male
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
458 824
Female
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
450 716
Male
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
393 498
Male
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
384 494
Female
TEN
624
09/23/97
CHC
384 466
Female
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B-3 cont. Specific Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for Long
Term Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year : 1997
Collection Site
Date
Species
Length (rnm)
Weight(g)
Sex
WHEELER






TEN
320
10/01/97
CHC
461
804
F ema1e
TEN
320
10/01/97
CHC
500
1288
Male
TEN
320
10/01/97
CHC
539
1387
Female
TEN
320
10/01/97
CHC
430
761
Female
TEN
320
10/01/97
CHC
460
910
Female
TEN
320
10/01/97
SBU
418
1040
Male
TEN
320
10/01/97
SBU
442
1518
Male
TEN
320
10/01/97
SBU
395
875
Male
TEN
320
10/01/97
SBU
434
1195
Male
TEN
320
10/01/97
SBU
553
3064
Female
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Table B-4. Specific
Targeted
Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997
r
ction Site
Date
Species
Length(mm)
Weight(g)
Sex
-CAMAUGA





HIW
8 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
430
659
Male
HIW
8 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
474
934
Female
HIW
8 . 0
11/13/97
CHC
461
865
Female
HIW
CO
o
11/13/97
CHC
395
454
Female
TEN
472
11/20/97
CHC
559
2097
Male
TEN
472
11/20/97
CHC
529
1423
Male
TEN
472
11/20/97
CHC
617
2651
Female
TEN
472
11/20/97
CHC
535
1481
Female
TEN
472
11/20/97
CHC
538
1324
Female
TEN
490
11/11/97
CHC
573
2136
Female
TEN
490
11/11/97
CHC
600
2302
Female
TEN
490
11/11/97
CHC
477
1075
Male
TEN
490
11/11/97
CHC
550
1848
Male
TEN
490
11/12/97
CHC
491
1251
Female
TEN
529
11/12/97
CHC
612
2702
Female
TEN
529
11/19/97
CHC
549
1415
Male

529
11/19/97
CHC
465
999
Male

529
11/19/97
CHC
448
758
Male
TEN
529
11/19/97
CHC
524
162 3
Female
LABID
NICKAJACK
TEN
469
11/11/97
STB
788
6328
Male
TEN
469
11/11/97
STB
961
11861
Female
TEN
469
11/11/97
STB
753
4881
Female
TEN
469
11/11/97
STB
776
6101
Female
TEN
469
11/11/97
STB
790
6356
Female
Page
1
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B-4 cont. Specific
Targeted
Collection Site
BLUE RIDGE
TOC	54.0
TOC	5 4.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
TOC	54.0
Information About Each Fish Collected During 1997 for
Fish Tissue Study
For Calendar Year :1997
Date
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
11/04/97
Species Length (nun) Weight (g) Sex
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
LMB
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
CHC
486
307
361
400
394
421
328
320
364
344
611
539
458
412
542
1307
340
537
815
839
1013
424
383
575
579
1800
1134
824
630
1319
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
LABID
Page 1
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Appendix C
Species and River Abbreviations Used
in Tables and Appendices
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Appendix C. Species and River Abbreviations Used in Tables and Appendices.
Abbreviations for Species
BGS — Bluegill sunfish
CHC — Channel catfish
LMB — Largemouth bass
RES — Redear sunfish
SMB — Smallmouth bass
SPB — Spotted bass
STB — Striped bass
YP — Yellow Perch
Abbreviations with River Miles
BCM — Bear Creek Mile
BuRM — Buffalo River Mile
CCM — Cedar Creek Mile
CRM — Clinch River Mile
DRM — Duck River Mile
ORM — Ocoee River Mile
SFHRM — South Fork Holston River Mile
TRM — Tennessee River Mile
TuRM — Tuckasegee River Mile
Abbreviations for Rivers and Creeks
BEC — Bear Creek
BUF — Buffalo River
CEC -- Cedar Creek
CLI — Clinch River
CLA — Clarks River
DUC — Duck River
EMO — Emory River
FRE — French Broad River
HIW — Hiwassee River
HOL — Holston River
LBC — Little Bear Creek
LTE -- Little Tennessee River
NFH — North Fork Holston
NOL — Nolichucky River
NOT - Nottley River
OCO -- Ocoee River
PIG -- Pigeon River
POW — Powell River
SFH — South Fork Holston River
SHO — Shooting Creek
TEN -- Tennessee River
TOC — Toccoa River
TUC — Tuckasegee River
TUM — Tumbling Creek
WAT — Watauga River
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Appendix D
Results of Dioxin Analysis on Channel Catfish
(plus one Striped Bass Sample)
from Selected Reservoirs in 1997
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Tr, J-1
Wright State Univer: Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin Colmns
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
2,3,7,8 TCDD TEC for the 17 2,3,7,8, Substituted Isomers
TVA 2914 Toxic Equivalency Concentration(TEC) for each 2,3,7,8 substituted isomer, TEC values for NDs are 0.5x(ND value) Total
Sample, Channel Catfish Except As Noted	2378 12378 123478 123678 123789 1234678	TEC
Location	TCDD PeCDD HxCDD HxCDD *HxCDD HpCDD OCDD (TCDD +
TEF 1.00 0.50 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.010 0.001 TCDF)
Nickajack Forebay
1.21
0.615
ND
0.213
0.108
0.0477
0.0088
3.84
TRM 425


(0.029)





Nickajack Inflow
1.15
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.0149
0.0027
2.60
TRM 469

(0.28)
(0.024)
(0.054)
(0.023)



Wheeler Forebay
ND
0.553
ND
ND
0.0564
0.0215
0.0042
1.84
TRM 277
(0.50)

(0.033)
(0.078)




Wheeler Transition Zone
0.508
0.481
ND
0.154
0.0569
0.0266
0.0048
1.99
TRM 296


(0.020)





Wheeler Inflow
ND
0.316
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.0017
1.06
TRM 347
(0.14)

(0.021)
(0.020)
(0.018)
(0.002)


Norris Forebay
0.424
ND
0.0444
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.981
CRM 80

(0.26)

(0.041)
(0.012)
(0.003)
(0.000)

Spike (MS 97/50124)
11.6
14.8
3.16
3.22
1.97
0.306
0.0623
63.2
Spike Duplicate (MS 97/50124)
11.9
20.3
3.50
3.31
2.67
0.330
0.0621
72.7
Tellico Forebay
0.430
ND
ND
0.138
0.0657
ND
0.0016
1.40
LTRM 1

(0.37)
(0.030)


(0.002)


Wheeler Embayment
0.171
ND
ND
0.162
ND
0.0123
0.0022
0.542
ERM 6

(0.072)
(0.014)

(0.020)



Tellico Transition Zone
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.0011
0.532
LTRM 15
(0.069)
(0.14)
(0.018)
(0.015)
(0.016)
(0.001)


Dioxin TEC (Table D-1)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
-------
Table D-1
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin Colmns
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
2,3,7,8 TCDD TEC for the 17 2,3,7,8, Substituted Isomers
TVA 2914 Toxic Equivalency Concentration(TEC) for each 2,3,7,8 substituted isomer, TEC values for NDs are 0.5x(ND value)
Total
Sample/Channel Catfish Except As Noted
2378
12378
123478
123678
123789
1234678

TEC
Location
TCDD
PeCDD
HxCDD
HxCDD
*HxCDD
HpCDD
OCDD
(TCDD +

TEF 1.00
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.010
0.001
TCDF)
Boone Forebay
1.77
0.698
ND
0.119
0.0338
ND
ND
6.00
SFHRM 19


(0.019)


(0.003)
(0.001)

Nottely Forebay
0.624
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.0028
1.30
NRM 24

(0.35)
(0.015)
(0.087)
(0.025)
(0.003)


Chickamauga Forebay
1.63
ND
0.0553
0.177
0.0615
0.0187
0.0027
3.44
TRM 472

(0.42)






Chickamauga Transition Zone
2.38
ND
0.101
0.209
0.0900
0.0411
0.0058
4.76
TRM 490

(0.41)






Chickamauga Inflow
0.480
ND
ND
0.133
ND
0.0155
0.0030
2.93
TRM 529

(0.42)
(0.043)

(0.037)



Chickamauga Embayment
0.952
ND
ND
0.0767
ND
0 0063
0.0021
1.70
HiRM 8

(0.29)
(0.019)

(0.016)



Nickajack Inflow
0.846
ND
0.0566
0.132
ND
0.0051
0.0010
1.78
TRM 469 -- Striped Bass

(0.48)


(0.018)



LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.166

(0.035)
(0.037)
(0.009)
(0.008)
(0.008)
(0.001)
(0.000)

LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.531

(0.077)
(0.077)
(0.018)
(0.015)
(0.015)
(0.002)
(0.000)

Diox fc (Table D-1)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for
or explanation of Data Qualifiers
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T >2
Wright State Unive ,, Jayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
2,3,7,8 TCDD TEC for the 17 2,3,7,8 Substituted Isomers
TVA 2914 Toxic Equivalency Concentration(TEC) for each 2,3,7,8 substituted isomer, TEC values for NDs are 0.5x(ND value)xTEF.
Sample; Channel Catfish Except As Noted 2378
Number TCDF
TEF 0.10
12378
*PeCDF
0.05
23478
*PeCDF
0.50
123478
*HxCDF
0.10
123678
*HxCDF
0.10
234678
*HxCDF
0.10
123789
*HxCDF
0.10
1234678
HpCDF
0.010
1234789
HpCDF
0.010
OCDF
0.001
Nickajack Forebay
0.452
ND
1.07
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 425

(0.012)

(0.022)
(0.007)
(0.013)
(0.009)
(0.029)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Nickajack Inflow
0.252
ND
0.744
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 469

(0.007)

(0.010)
(0.010)
(0.011)
(0.013)
(0.007)
(0.002)
(0.000)
Wheeler Forebay
0.193
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 277

(0.005)
(0.35)
(0.015)
(0.006)
(0.010)
(0.008)
(0.003)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Wheeler Transition Zone
0.0982
ND
0.606
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 296

(0.004)

(0.006)
(0.005)
(0.006)
(0.006)
(0.004)
(0.000)
(0.000)
Wheeler Inflow
0.132
ND
0.376
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 347

(0.004)

(0.007)
(0.005)
(0.006)
(0.006)
(0.007)
(0.002)
(0.000)
Norris Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
CRM 80
(0.003)
(0.007)
(0.074)
(0.059)
(0.015)
(0.018)
(0.019)
(0.001)
(0.002)
(0.000)
Spike (MS 97/50124)
1.10
1.76
15.6
2.61
2.96
2.07
1.49
0.270
0.224
0.0773
Spike Duplicate (MS97/50124)
1.07
1.81
17.3
2.59
3.00
2.34
2.08
0.264
0.210
0.0612
Tellico Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
LTRM 1
(0.009)
(0.009)
(0.21)
(0.082)
(0.015)
(0.018)
(0.019)
(0.001)
(0.002)
(0.000)
Wheeler Embayment
0.0189
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ERM 6

(0.008)
(0.031)
(0.011)
(0.005)
(0.007)
(0.007)
(0.001)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Tellico Transition Zone
0.0292
ND
0.216
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
LTRM 15

(0.005)

(0.004)
(0.004)
(0.005)
(0.005)
(0.001)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Furan TEC (Table D-2)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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Table D-2
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
2,3,7,8 TCDD TEC for the 17 2,3,7,8 Substituted Isomers
TVA 2914 Toxic Equivalency Concentration(TEC) for each 2,3,7,8 substituted isomer, TEC values for NDs are 0.5x(ND value)xTEF.
Sample; Channel Catfish Except As Noted
2378
12378
23478
123478
123678
234678
123789
1234678
1234789

Number
TCDF
*PeCDF
*PeCDF
*HxCDF
"HxCDF
*HxCDF
*HxCDF
HpCDF
HpCDF
OCDF

TEF 0.10
0.05
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.010
0.010
0.001
Boone Forebay
2.23
ND
1.07
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
SFHRM 19

(0.005)

(0.020)
(0.008)
(0.009)
(0.010)
(0.001)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Nottely Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
NRM 24
(0.010)
(0.010)
(0.11)
(0.026)
(0.011)
(0.013)
(0.014)
(0.001)
(0.002)
(0.000)
Chickamauga Forebay
0.190
ND
0.846
ND
ND
0.0162
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 472

(0.005)

(0.005)
(0.005)
#REF!
(0.007)
(0.002)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Chickamauga Transition Zone
0.486
0.0344
0.950
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 490



(0.016)
(0.011)
(0.013)
(0.014)
(0.004)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Chickamauga Inflow
0.376
ND
1.32
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 529

(0.020)

(0.019)
(0.016)
(0.019)
(0.020)
(0 005)
(0.003)
(0.001)
Chickamauga Embayment
0.153
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
HiRM 8

(0.007)
(0.16)
(0.006)
(0.006)
(0.007)
(0.007)
(0.001)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Nickajack Inflow
0.0401
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 469 -- Striped Bass

(0.007)
(0.17)
(0.006)
(0.006)
(0.007)
(0.007)
(0.001)
(0.002)
(0.000)
LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.003)
(0.003)
(0.033)
(0.006)
(0.006)
(0.007)
(0.008)
(0.001)
(0.001)
(0.000)
LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.026)
(0.013)
(0.21)
(0.025)
(0.023)
(0.016)
(0.012)
(0.002)
(0.001)
(0.000)
Fur^ (Table D-2)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for
or explanation of Data Qualifiers
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T; -3
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin Columns
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
TVA 2914
Sample 2378 12378 123478 123678 123789 1234678
Number	TCDD PeCDD HxCDD HxCDD "HxCDD HpCDD OCDD
Nickajack Forebay
1.21
1.23
ND
2.13
1.08
4.77
8.76
TRM 425


(0.57)




Nickajack Inflow
1.15
ND
ND
ND
ND
1.49
2.66
TRM 469

(1.10)
(0.49)
(1.08)
(0.46)


Wheeler Forebay
ND
1.11
ND
ND
0.564
2.15
4.17
TRM 277
(1.00)

(0.66)
(1.56)



Wheeler Transition Zone
0.508
0.961
ND
1.54
0.569
2.66
4.83
TRM 296


(0.41)




Wheeler Inflow
ND
0.633
ND
ND
ND
ND
1.70
TRM 347
(0.27)

(0.42)
(0.40)
(0.36)
(0.49)

Norris Forebay
0.424
ND
0.444
ND
ND
ND
ND
CRM 80

(1.03)

(0.82)
(0.25)
(0.56)
(0.74)
Spike (MS 97/50124)
11.6
29.6
31.6
32.2
19.7
30.6
62.3
Spike Duplicate (MS 97/50124)
11.9
40.5
35.0
33.1
26.7
33.0
62.1
Tellico Forebay
0.430
ND
ND
1.38
0.657
ND
1.63
LTRM 1

(1.46)
(0.60)


(0.34)

Wheeler Embayment
0.171
ND
ND
1.62
ND
1.23
2.21
ERM 6

(0.29)
(0.27)

(0.39)


Tellico Transition Zone
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
1.08
LTRM 15
(0.14)
(0.56)
(0.36)
(0.31)
(0.31)
(0.19)

2378 Dioxins (Table D-3)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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Table D-3
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans

EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin Columns



Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)


TVA 2914







Sample
2378
12378
123478
123678
123789
1234678

Number
TCDD
PeCDD
HxCDD
HxCDD
*HxCDD
HpCDD
OCDD
Boone Forebay
1.77
1.40
ND
1.19
0.338
ND
ND
SFHRM 19


(0.38)


(0.70)
(1.05)
Nottely Forebay
0.624
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
2.78
NRM 24

(1.41)
(0.30)
(1.74)
(0.50)
(0.65)

Chickamauga Forebay
1.63
ND
0.553
1.77
0.615
1.87
2.65
TRM 472

(1.67)





Chickamauga Transition Zone
2.38
ND
1.01
2.09
0.900
4.11
5.83
TRM 490

(1.64)





Chickamauga Inflow
0.480
ND
ND
1.33
ND
1.55
3.01
TRM 529

(1.68)
(0.85)

(0.74)


Chickamauga Embayment
0.952
ND
ND
0.767
ND
0.630
2.13
HiRM 8

(1.15)
(0.38)

(0.33)


Nickajack Inflow
0.846
ND
0.566
1.32
ND
0.513
0.968
TRM 469 -- Striped Bass

(1.91)


(0-37)


LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.069)
(0.15)
(0.19)
(0.16)
(0.16)
(0.20)
(0.30)
LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.15)
(0.31)
(0.36)
(0.30)
(0.31)
(0.33)
(0.64)
2378,
is (Table D-3)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for
[or explanation of Data Qualifiers
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TS -4
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB5/DB-Dioxin Columns
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
TVA 2914
Sample	2378	12378 23478 123478 123678 234678 123789 1234678 1234789
Number	TCDF *PeCDF *PeCDF *HxCDF *HxCDF 'HxCDF *HxCDF HpCDF HpCDF OCDF
Nickajack Forebay
4.52
ND
2.14
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 425

(0.49)

(0.44)
(0.14)
(0.26)
(0.18)
(5.74)
(0.22)
(0.24)
Nickajack Inflow
2.52
ND
1.49
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 469

(0.28)

(0.20)
(0.19)
(0.23)
(0.25)
(1.35)
(0.33)
(0.87)
Wheeler Forebay
1.93
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 277

(0.21)
(1.41)
(0.30)
(0.13)
(0.20)
(0.16)
(0.58)
(0.21)
(0.37)
Wheeler Transition Zone
0.982
ND
1.21
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 296

(0.17)

(0.12)
(0.10)
(0.12)
(0.13)
(0.70)
(0.093)
(0.24)
Wheeler Inflow
1.32
ND
0.752
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 347

(0.17)

(0.13)
(0.093)
(0.11)
(0.12)
(1.36)
(0.32)
(0.20)
Norris Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
CRM 80
(0.064)
(0.29)
(0.30)
(1.17)
(0.30)
(0.35)
(0.38)
(0.27)
(0.36)
(0.87)
Spike (MS 97/50124)
11.0
35.1
31.2
26.1
29.6
20.7
14.9
27.0
22.4
77.3
Spike Duplicate (MS 97/50124)
10.7
36.3
34.5
25.9
30.0
23.4
20.8
26.4
21.0
61.2
Tellico Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
LTRM 1
(0.18)
(0.36)
(0.83)
(1.64)
(0.30)
(0.35)
(0.39)
(0.29)
(0.38)
(0.87)
Wheeler Embayment
0.189
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ERM 6

(0.30)
(0.12)
(0.23)
(0.10)
(0.14)
(0.13)
(0.18)
(0.19)
(0.36)
2378 Furans (Table D-4)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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Table D-4
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Analysis for Substituted 2378 Dioxins and Furans
EPA Method 8290; DB57DB-Dioxin Columns
Concentrations Found (picograms per gram of sample or parts-per-trillion)
TVA 2914
Sample	2378	12378 23478 123478 123678 234678 123789 1234678 1234789
Number	TCDF "PeCDF 'PeCDF *HxCDF *HxCDF *HxCDF *HxCDF HpCDF HpCDF OCDF
Tellico Transition Zone
0.292
ND
0.432
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
LTRM 15

(0.21)

(0.088)
(0.083)
(0.098)
(0.11)
(0.16)
(0.21)
(0.29)
Boone Forebay
22.3
ND
2.14
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
SFHRM 19

(0.18)

(0.40)
(0.16)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.16)
(0.21)
(0.23)
Nottely Forebay
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
NRM 24
(0.19)
(0.42)
(0.42)
(0.51)
(0.22)
(0.26)
(0.28)
(0.24)
(0.31)
(0.38)
Chickamauga Forebay
1.90
ND
1.69
ND
ND
0.162
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 472

(0.20)

(0.11)
(0.10)

(0.13)
(0.34)
(0.18)
(0.24)
Chickamauga Transition Zone
4.86
0.687
1.90
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 490



(0.32)
(0.21)
(0.25)
(0.27)
(0.85)
(0.16)
(0.32)
Chickamauga Inflow
3.76
ND
2.65
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 529

(0.82)

(0.38)
(0.31)
(0.37)
(0.41)
(1.07)
(0.52)
(1.00)
Chickamauga Embayment
1.53
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
HiRM 8

(0.28)
(0.63)
(0.12)
(0.11)
(0.13)
(0.14)
(0.18)
(0.19)
(0.29)
Nickajack Inflow
0.401
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
TRM 469 -- Striped Bass
#REF!
(0.26)
(0.67)
(0.12)
(0.12)
(0.14)
(0.15)
(0.27)
(0.36)
(0.36)
LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.062)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.12)
(0.12)
(0.14)
(0.15)
(0.12)
(0.16)
(0.48)
LAB BLANK
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(0.53)
(0.52)
(0.83)
(0.49)
(0.47)
(0.32)
(0.23)
(0.45)
(0.27)
(0.66)
2378| 5 (Table D-4)
Note: Refer to Legend Table foi ?r explanation of Data Qualifiers
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TVA 2914
Sample
Number
T -5
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Column - DB5 60M , 0.25u
Internal and Surrogate Standards Recoveries(%)
13C
2378
TCDD
13C
12378
PeCDD
13C
123678
HxCDD
13C
1234678
HpCDD
13C
#REF!
OCDD
Average
Internal
Recovery
97/50070
97/50073
97/50082
97/50085
97/50088
97/50124
MS 97/50124
MSD 97/50124
97/50127
97/50130
97/50191
97/50196
97/50202
97/20219
81
73
80
71
69
102
58
74
76
85
86
88
85
84
101
67
87
79
58
68
11
51
64
72
71
94
22
71
65
58
88
70
59
110
104
79
104
87
90
83
73
83
63
38
82
59
51
65
55
50
63
62
70
60
54
59
71
39
101
67
64
57
38
52
57
67
77
65
62
67
76
55
88
69
60
80
53
61
73
75
79
78
59
73
1613 Dioxin Recovery(Table D-5)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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Table D-5
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Column - DB5 60M , 0.25u
Internal and Surrogate Standards Recoveries(%)
TVA 2914
Sample
Number
13C 13C 13C	13C 13C Average
2378 12378 123678 1234678 #REF! Internal
TCDD PeCDD HxCDD HpCDD OCDD Recovery
97/50220
97/50221
97/50222
97/50223
LAB BLANK
LAB BLANK
79
73
81
81
63
57
32
21
21
22
85
56
82
43
83
81
88
86
58
28
61
58
77
58
60
28
63
62
75
58
63
38
62
61
78
63
Average Recovery
Std Deviation
77	58	81	59	62	67
+/-10 +/-27 +/-16 +/-12 +/-15
1613
in Recovery(Table D-5)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for
for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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TVA 2914
Sample
Number
T1 5-6
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Column - DB5 60M , 0.25u
Internal and Surrogate Standards Recoveries(%)
13C 13C 13C
2378 12378 123478
TCDF PeCDF HxCDF
13C Average
1234678 Internal
HpCDF Recovery
97/50070
97/50073
97/50082
97/50085
97/50088
97/50124
MS 97/50124
MSD 97/50124
97/50127
97/50130
97/50191
97/50196
97/50202
97/20219
72
64
68
63
65
89
46
63
61
77
70
72
67
73
73
53
69
59
45
78
13
60
51
70
72
70
35
70
50
50
70
57
46
103
72
58
89
81
93
74
66
78
64
34
69
61
44
76
55
49
59
60
67
51
48
60
65
50
69
60
50
86
46
57
65
72
76
67
54
70
1613 Furan Recovery(Table D-6)
Note: Refer to Legend Table for page for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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TVA 2914
Sample
Number
Table D-6
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Column - DB5 60M , 0.25u
Internal and Surrogate Standards Recoveries(%)
13C 13C 13C 13C Average
2378 12378 123478 1234678 Internal
TCDF PeCDF HxCDF HpCDF Recovery
97/50220
97/50221
97/50222
97/50223
LAB BLANK
LAB BLANK
66
60
67
66
54
49
52
25
41
46
62
54
67
38
69
72
77
70
52
24
55
55
71
57
59
37
58
60
66
58
Average Recovery
Std Deviation
66 55 69
+/- 9 +/-17 +/-16
55	61
+/-12
161
n Recovery(Table D-6)
Note: Refer to Legend Table foi]
for explanation of Data Qualifiers
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T! -7
Legend Table
ND	indicates None Detected
EDL	Estimated Detection Limit for the analyte/region
MDL	Method Detection Limit for the analyte/region
EMPC	analyte concentration is Estimated Maximum Possible Concentration
()	EDL is in parentheses
{}	MDL is in squiggly brackets
[ ]	EMPC is in square brackets
*	these isomers may be convoluted with other isomers of their congener group
denotes no value found/determined
CO	2,3,7,8 TCDF value was quantitatively determined on confirmation column
CP	2,3,7,8 TCDF value was qualitatively determined on confirmation column
+	analyte peak meets all detection and identification criteria
++	same as + but greater than 10X noise level
RE	isotopic ratio is outside acceptable limits
BN	observed peak is below the S/N criteria for detection
SP	other analyte ion maximizes > +/- 2 scans or no peak is detected for other analyte ion
CB	quantitative measurement not possible due to chemical interference
OW	retention time outside of congener window as defined by window defining mixture
ET	ether ion present at PCDF location
LB	analyte detected in lab/trip/field blank
BL	peak detected is below the Method Detection Limit (MDL)
NP	no PCDD/F elutes at this location in congener window
!	retention time corresponds to a 2378 substituted isomer location
M	peak is manually integrated due to incorrect automatic integration
Data Qualifiers (Table D-7)
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Appendix E
Recommendations (Preliminary Planning) for
Fish Tissue Studies in 1998
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FISH TIf
For Ca
Location
Resevoi r
River

River
Mile Studyname
This
Year
?
Free
F i sh?
Speci es
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

624 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
MELTON HILL
CLINCH R

24.0 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
HELTON HILL
CLINCH R

45.0 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
CLINCH R

22.0 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R

531 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R

560 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
WATTS BAR
TENNESSEE R

600 LONG-TERM
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
APPALACHIA
HIWASSEE R

67.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
APPALACHIA
HIWASSEE R

67.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BEECH LAKE
BEECH R

36.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
BEECH LAKE
BEECH R

36.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHEROKEE
HOLSTON R

53.0 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
CHEROKEE
HOLSTON R

53.0 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHEROKEE
HOLSTON R

76.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
CHEROKEE
HOLSTON R

76.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

603 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

603 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
LARGEMOUTH 8ASS
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

624 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

624 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

652 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
FORT LOUDOUN
TENNESSEE R

652 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NORMANDY
DUCK RIVER

249 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
NORMANDY
DUCK RIVER

249 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PICKWICK
BEAR CREEK

8.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
PICKWICK
BEAR CREEK

8.0 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

207 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

207 RESERVOIR
YES
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

230 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

230 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

259 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
PICKWICK
TENNESSEE R

259 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TIMS FORD
ELK R (TRIB.
TO
135 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
TIMS FORD
ELK R (TRIB.
TO
135 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TIMS FORD
ELK R (TRIB.
TO
150 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
LARGEMOUTH BASS
TIMS FORD
ELK R (TRIB.
TO
150 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
CHANNEL CATFISH
DATE: 06/01/98
PAGE:
PLANNING REPORT
c Year :
#
of
Indv
/
1998
Person
Disp
of
Analyze
For
Date
Coll
sh
Comp
Resp.
Fillets
0
SO
M
Comp Coll
10
I
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROUN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
C
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II o
5
c
DONNY LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II 0
5
c
DONNY LOWERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II o
5
c
AL
BROWN
BOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
II o
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II o
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
II o
5
c
AL
BROWN
ONE TO LAB,
Y
N
Y
II 0
Comments
1
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Locat i on
Resevoi r
River

River
Mile Studyname
This
Year
?
Free
Fish?
WILSON
TENNESSEE
R
260 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
WILSON
TENNESSEE
R
260 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
WILSON
TENNESSEE
R
273 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
WILSON
TENNESSEE
R
273 RESERVOIR
YE
YES,
PARKSVILLE -
OCOEE R

12.0 TARGETED
YE
NO
DATE:
06/01/98
FISH TISSUE PLANNING REPORT
For Calendar Year :
Indv
Spec i es
#
of
1998
Person
Disp
of
Analyze
For

fish
Comp
Resp
Fillets
O
SO
M
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DONNY
LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DONNY
LOUERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
LARGEMOUTH BASS
5
C
DONNY
LOWERYONE TO LAB,
N
N
Y
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DONNY
LOWERYBOTH TO LAB
Y
N
Y
CHANNEL CATFISH
5
C
DON DYCUS ONE TO LAB,
N
Y
N
Date
Coll #
Comp Coll
Comments
PAGE:
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