Chemicals in the environment, Pacific and Yukon region : cadmium

Abstract

This report is one in a series entitled "Chemicals in the Environment - Pacific and Yukon Region" prepared by the Environmental Protection Service. The objective of these reports is to provide the technical guidance necessary for: a) the interpretation of environmental quality data on specific chemicals, and b) the assessment of potential impacts resulting from the release of these chemicals into the environment. The series will focus on both naturally occurring and man-made compounds whose release to the environment is of concern due to their persistence, toxicity and/or bioaccumulative abilities. These reports discuss highlights of existing environmental quality data for B.C. and Yukon and provide information on environmental dynamics, potential impacts on the environment, and pertinent legislation and guidelines controlling both releases to the receiving environment and environmental quality. This report is adapted from Garrett, CL. et al, "Overview of Cadmium in the Pacific and Yukon Region", Environmental Protection Service, Pacific and Yukon Region, in preparation. For additional information refer to this document.