DOTS

BSAF

Biota-Sediment Accumulation Factor Database

US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC Dredging Operations Technical Support

USACE

Source: Clarke JU, McFarland VA, Dorkin J. 1988. Evaluating bioavailability of neutral organic chemicals in sediments: A confined disposal facility case study in Willey RG (eg) Proceedings of the seminar, "Water Quality '88." Hydrologic Engineering Research Center, Davis, CA, pp 251-268..

Study aim: "PCB bioavailability is estimated for animals exposed to PCB-contaminated sediment within and outside of a confined disposal facility (GDF) in Calumet Harbor, Lake Michigan."

Genus Species analyte Study Lipid % ug/kg lipid TOC % ug/kg TOC BSAFR BSAFC Tissue Moisture Sediment Sediment Locale Subdivision, Country Chemical Spiked EXP duration Source; Station Note CAS Reference DOI exit
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 3.4 164.71 2.79 315.41 -- 0.522 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Oncorhynchus mykiss PCBs (total) Field 5.1 37.25 2.79 315.41 -- 0.118 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Salmo trutta PCBs (total) Field 12 150 2.79 315.41 -- 0.476 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Dorosoma cepedianum PCBs (total) Field 11 336.36 2.79 315.41 -- 1.07 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Ameiurus melas PCBs (total) Field 2.9 620.69 4.5 311.11 -- 2 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Chicago River Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Chicago River ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis cyanellus PCBs (total) Field 3.5 385.71 4.5 311.11 -- 1.24 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Chicago River Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Chicago River ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis humilis PCBs (total) Field 2.7 240.74 4.5 311.11 -- 0.774 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Chicago River Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Chicago River ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Cyprinus carpio PCBs (total) Field 4.3 153.49 4.5 311.11 -- 0.493 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Chicago River Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Chicago River ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Carassius auratus PCBs (total) Field 12 166.67 4.5 311.11 -- 0.536 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Chicago River Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Chicago River ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 3.2 609.38 2.79 315.41 -- 1.93 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 2.7 425.93 1.7 23.53 -- 18.1 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Oncorhynchus mykiss PCBs (total) Field 6.2 27.42 1.7 23.53 -- 1.17 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Ameiurus melas PCBs (total) Field 2.2 204.55 1.7 23.53 -- 8.69 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Dorosoma cepedianum PCBs (total) Field 17 202.94 1.7 23.53 -- 8.62 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 0.54 481.48 2.79 315.41 -- 1.53 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 1.7 911.76 1.7 23.53 -- 38.75 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Cyprinus carpio PCBs (total) Field 6.6 204.55 1.7 23.53 -- 8.69 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Ictalurus punctatus PCBs (total) Field 11 331.82 4.9 224.49 -- 1.48 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 0.88 954.55 4.9 224.49 -- 4.25 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 14 457.14 4.9 224.49 -- 2.04 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 3.3 530.3 4.9 224.49 -- 2.36 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Pimephales notatus PCBs (total) Field 1.3 438.46 4.9 224.49 -- 1.95 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Ameiurus melas PCBs (total) Field 1.1 772.73 4.9 224.49 -- 3.44 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis humilis PCBs (total) Field 1.1 836.36 4.9 224.49 -- 3.73 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis cyanellus PCBs (total) Field 1.8 833.33 4.9 224.49 -- 3.71 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 0.26 192.31 1.7 23.53 -- 8.17 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Ictalurus punctatus PCBs (total) Field 14 250 1.7 23.53 -- 10.62 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Salmo trutta PCBs (total) Field 11 213.64 1.7 23.53 -- 9.08 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 2.8 339.29 1.7 23.53 -- 14.42 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 3.5 100 1.7 23.53 -- 4.25 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 4.4 168.18 1.7 23.53 -- 7.15 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 4.8 281.25 1.7 23.53 -- 11.95 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 3.6 122.22 1.7 23.53 -- 5.19 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 0.61 295.08 1.7 23.53 -- 12.54 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Breakwater area ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis cyanellus PCBs (total) Field 2 1000 4.9 224.49 -- 4.45 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Lepomis cyanellus PCBs (total) Field 2.2 863.64 4.9 224.49 -- 3.85 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 1.4 542.86 4.9 224.49 -- 2.42 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 3.4 514.71 4.9 224.49 -- 2.29 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 4.1 939.02 4.9 224.49 -- 4.18 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Pimephales notatus PCBs (total) Field 7.9 348.1 4.9 224.49 -- 1.55 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Insde CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 3.5 385.71 2.79 315.41 -- 1.22 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Alosa pseudoharengus PCBs (total) Field 4.2 250 2.79 315.41 -- 0.793 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Orconectes PCBs (total) Field 0.62 290.32 2.79 315.41 -- 0.92 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 3.5 131.43 2.79 315.41 -- 0.417 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 4 262.5 2.79 315.41 -- 0.832 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 5.2 394.23 2.79 315.41 -- 1.25 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article
Perca flavescens PCBs (total) Field 5.6 339.29 2.79 315.41 -- 1.08 whole body wet/dry (organism/sediment) Natural Calumet Harbor Illinois, United States of America No N/A Table 1, 2; Outside CDF ERDC calculated BSAF N/A BSAF2649 (available upon request from ERDC) Request Article