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Is copper toxic to freshwater aquatic organisms? How does copper affect human health?

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Is copper toxic to freshwater aquatic organisms? How does copper affect human health?

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Elevated levels of copper are toxic in aquatic environments and may adversely affect fish, invertebrates, plants, and amphibians. Acute toxic effects may include mortality of organisms; chronic toxicity can result in reductions in survival, reproduction, and growth.