Table 1. Sediment characteristics and concentrations of nutrients, metals,
and major
ions in Geneva Lake sediments sampled 19961997. [Trace-metal data compared
with
Sediment Effect Concentrations (SEC's): ERL, Effects Range-Low; ERM, Effects
Range-Median. Also compared with Canadian freshwater sediment quality guidelines:
ISQG, Interim Sediment Quality Guideline; PEL, Probable Effects Level. All element
concentrations based on dry weight. %, percent; --, no data; g/kg, grams per
kilogram;
mg/kg, milligrams per kilogram]