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Vulnerability - Toxicants
The vulnerability of a wetland to toxicants is dependent on:
Residence times, flushing rates, dilution
Resuspension rates
Vulnerability indicators
Currently under investigation
Last updated: 21 February 2012
— Department of Environment and Resource Management
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