Temperature
Chemical Groups: Physical, Temperature
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Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life
Freshwater
Short Term Concentration (µg/L) No data
Long Term Concentration (µg/L) Narrative
For more information, see CCREM 1987
Thermal Stratification: Thermal additions to receiving waters should be such that thermal stratification and subsequent turnover dates are not altered from those existing prior to the addition of heat from artificial origins
Maximum Weekly Average Temperature: Thermal additions to receiving waters should be such that the maximum weekly average temperature is not exceeded
Short-term Exposure to Extreme Temperature: Thermal additions to receiving waters should be such that the short-term exposures to maximum temperatures are not exceeded. Exposures should not be so lengthy or frequent as to adversely affect the important species.
Date 1987
Marine
Short Term Concentration (µg/L) No data
Long Term Concentration (µg/L) Narrative
Human activities should not cause changes in ambient temperature of marine and estuarine water to exceed ±1°C at any time, location, or depth. The natural temperature cycle characteristic of the site should not be altered in amplitude of frequency by human activities. The maximum rate of any human-induced temperature change should not exceed 0.5 °C per hour.
Note:
Interim guideline.
Date 1996
Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Agriculture
Irrigation
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Date No data
Livestock
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Date No data
Sediment Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life
Freshwater
Concentration (µg/kg dry weight) ISQG No data
Concentration (µg/kg dry weight) PEL No data
Date No data
Marine
Concentration (µg/kg dry weight) ISQG No data
Concentration (µg/kg dry weight) PEL No data
Date No data
Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health
Concentration (mg/kg dry weight) Agricultural No data
Concentration (mg/kg dry weight) Residential/ parkland No data
Concentration (mg/kg dry weight) Commercial No data
Concentration (mg/kg dry weight) Industrial No data
Date No data
Tissue Residue Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Widlife Consumer of Aquatic Biota
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Date No data
Groundwater Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health
(Coarse Soil) Concentration (mg/L) - Agricultural/Residential No data
(Coarse Soil) Concentration (mg/L) - Commercial/Industrial No data
(Fine Soil) Concentration (mg/L) - Agricultural/Residential No data
(Fine Soil) Concentration (mg/L) - Commercial/Industrial No data
Date No data