Photo taken along the Woonasquatucket River near Providence, Rhode Island. (Christine Custer)

Human Consumption of Chemical and Pathogenic Contaminants

USGS conducts monitoring and research on Bioaccumulative contaminants in the environment, biomagnificantion in the food chain and the effects of bioaccumulative contaminants on fish and wildlife. USGS has provided information that is used by states to establish fish consumption advisories.

The following links provide access to a range of information on bioaccumulative contaminants provided by USGS:

• Occurrence of Bioaccumulative Contaminants in Water, Sediment, and Tissue
• Effects of Bioaccumulative Contaminants in Wildlife
• Methods for Measuring Contaminants and Wildlife Effects
• Selected Compound Specific Information
• Related Sites From Other Agencies

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