Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Great Lakes

Persistent toxic organic pollutants are now a serious problem also in the Great Lakes region
Brings together what is known about the major classes of these pollutants in this area
Each chapter reviews our knowledge of the contamination of the various parts of the Great Lakes ecosystems and respective trends. Detailed information is presented on the major classes of these compounds, e.g. PCBs, dioxins, PAHs, flame retardants, etc.