Water/Soil Toxicity
The Toxicology Section specializes in applied research in the areas of toxicity test development. Standardized methods developed at SRC have been adopted by Environment Canada for use across the country and internationally. Toxicity testing services are offered for regulatory purposes and risk assessment of aquatic, marine and soil environments.
Our Services
Depending on your needs we provide
- Toxicity testing pulp and paper effluent and mine effluent using established methods including the Lemna minor growth inhibition test (Environment Canada EPS 1/RM/37 and the Champia parvula reproduction test (USEPA-821-R-02-014, Method 1009.0)
- Toxicity testing of soils and substrates, including oil sands using growth of boreal forest plants (white spruce, black spruce, jack pine, trembling aspen, bluejoint reedgrass and goldenrod). This method has been developed solely at SRC and will be incorporated into the Environment Canada plant growth test method (EPS 1/RM/45).
- Research in toxicity test development for both aquatic and soil ecosystems.
- Testing of chemicals, devices and products which may enter the aquatic or soil environments.
- Flexibility to adapt or create test methods to suit your individual needs.
Benefits
Our applied research and testing activities assist in protection of aquatic, marine and terrestrial environments, support risk assessment and improve capabilities in the toxicology field. Soil toxicity testing on a lab-scale may support remediation strategies, particularly in the boreal forest of Canada.
Please contact us with any questions about our work. We will be happy to discuss your needs.
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