PCBs, chlorinated pesticides and PBDEs are well known pollutants in the global environment. These chemicals are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic and lead to negative effects on environment, wildlife and human health. Estuaries and coastal marine ecosystems are considered as the most sensitive to impact of these pollutants. Objective of this study was to understand the contamination status of these pollutants in the coastal waters off Savannah, Georgia. PCB congeners, chlorinated pesticides and PBDEs were analyzed in sediment and various fish species samples collected from riverine and brackish waters of Savannah, Georgia. Standard analytical procedures were followed to determine the concentrations of these contaminants. Results revealed that detectable levels of PCBs, pesticides and PBDEs were found in sediments and fish samples from this region. PCBs and pesticides concentrations in the fish samples were below the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established limits for human consumption.

PCB congeners, chlorinated pesticides, and PBDEs in sediment and fish samples from riverine and brackish waters of Savannah, Georgia, USA

246th National Meeting (2013)

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