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BIOTRANSFORMATION OF DIMETHYLARSINIC ACID: ENGINEERING ISSUE
U.S. EPA, Engineering Technical Support Center.
EPA 600-R-14-219, 14 pp, 2014

This paper summarizes the state of the science regarding the biotransformation of dimethylarsinic acid (DMA[V]), a once-popular herbicide. The (V) suffix in DMA(V) denotes the +5 oxidation state of arsenic. The authors surveyed peer-reviewed and gray literature, input from experts in the field, and other pertinent sources to review the current understanding of biologically mediated transformation of DMA(V) and its metabolites. Given the challenges remaining in transitioning from lab studies to field applications, this paper provides summary guidance for implementing currently recommended remediation strategies for DMA(V) at contaminated sites. http://nepis.epa.gov/Adobe/PDF/P100MH3S.pdf



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