Effects of copper on humans, laboratory and farm animals, terrestrial plants, and aquatic life

Adrian Demayo Water Quality Objectives, Water Quality Branch, Inland Waters Directorate, Environmental Conservation Service, Department of the Environment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Margaret C. Taylor Water Quality Objectives, Water Quality Branch, Inland Waters Directorate, Environmental Conservation Service, Department of the Environment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Kenneth W. Taylor Water Quality Objectives, Water Quality Branch, Inland Waters Directorate, Environmental Conservation Service, Department of the Environment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

G. B. Wiersma Earth and Life Sciences, EG & G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, Idaho

In order to recommend the levels of copper concentration in fresh water which will not adversely affect various water uses, a literature survey was carried out on the toxic effects of copper and copper compounds on human health, laboratory animals, aquatic life, terrestrial plants, and livestock. The information is summarized in this paper.

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From the series entitled “Guidelines for Surface Water Quality,”; Volume 1, Inorganic Chemical Substances. Reproduced by permission of the Minister of Supply and Services Canada.

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