BIOMONITORING EPHC-2006 for Environmenatal Surveilance.ppt

Biomonitoring for Environmental Health Surveilance

1. BIOMONITORING

2. Source/Stressor
Formation
Transport/
Transformation
Exposure
Early
Biological
Effect
Altered
Structure/
Function
Disease
Dose
, ALBERTIN,et al 2007

3. Source/Stressor
Formation
Transport/
Transformation
Exposure
Early
Biological
Effect
Altered
Structure/
Function
Disease
Dose
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Physical Environment
A. Land and climate:
1. Soil-general characteristics, load bearing capacity,
exiting and potential erosion, permeability, mineral
content, shrink well potential.
2. Topography- general characteristics, slope, grade of
site, location on size of watershed
3. Subsurface condition-geologic characteristics, geologic
fault, aquifer recharge.

4. Source/Stressor
Formation
Transport/
Transformation
Exposure
Early
Biological
Effect
Altered
Structure/
Function
Disease
Dose
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Physical Environment
A. Land and climate:
1. Special conditions-flood plain, unique landscape,
potential for mudslide, landslide, subsidence, or
earthquake ; aerial and underground transmission lines

and right of way; gullied areas; irrigation
2. Climate conditions-annual rainfall and seasonal
distribution; average annual temperature and
temperature ranges; growing season, potential for flash

floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes; wind condition

5. Vegetation, wildlife, and natural areas
1. Extent and type of vegetation wildlife
2. Existence of on site, or proximity to,
unique natural system such as stream
systems, wildlife breeding areas,
forests and wilderness areas

6. Surrounding land uses and
physical character of area:
1. Type of development – single family or high
rise residential, industrial, commercial, open
space, mixed, public quasi
2. Densities – people per acre, dwelling units per
acre, industrial and commercial square footage
per acre.
3. Building height, design, intensity, and lot sizes

7. Infrastructure/public service
1.Water supply sources, quality and distribution
2. Sanitary sewage and solid waste
disposal facilities
3. Storm sewers and drainage
4. Energy resources-electricity, natural
gas, oil
5. Transportation facilities services site,
roads, public transit, parking, airports,
heliports

8. Air pollution levels
1.Major source of air pollution in area
2. Extent of pollution (smog, dust, odors,
smoke, hazardous emission) in relation
to local and state standards of health of
safety
3. Frequency of inversions and air pollution
alerts or emergencies
4. Conditions peculiar to the site and
immediate area

9. Noise levels
1. Noise source nearby airport, railway,
highway
2. Ambient noise levels
3. Vibration

10. Water pollution levels
1.Ground and surface water relevant to site and
area – drainage basin, source of water supply,
water bodies with implications for health and
recreational uses, exiting water quality.
2.Use of transportation of fertilizers and
insecticide and their effect on euthrophication
3.Discharges from feed lots
4.Sewage disposal system
5.Mines waste areas

11. Radioactivity levels
•Ionizing Radiation
•Non ionizing Radiation

12. Social Environment
a. Community Facilities and service
 :
•1. Location and capacity of school
•2. Neighborhood, community, and regional parks servicing the
area
•3. Recreational and cultural facilities
•4. Police, fire, health, and social service facilities servicing the
area
•5. Local public transportation
b. Employment centers and commercial facilities servicing area
c. Character of community:
1.Socioeconomic and racial characteristic
2.Community life – places to meet, management, organized
activities
3.Population size and distribution
4.Housing condition

13. Aesthetic Environment
a. Existence of on site, or proximity, to
significant historic, archaeological, or
architectural sites or property .
b. Scenic areas, views, vistas, and natural
landscape
c. Architectural character of exiting
buildings

14. Economic Environment
–Employment and unemployment levels
–Level of and sources of income
–Economic base of area
–Land ownership including private, local,
public, state and federal
- Land values