Survey of metals in sediments near Quonset Point, Rhode Island

Elevated levels of silver, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc were observed in sediments collected from Narragansett Bay off Quonset Point during autumn of 1973. The probable source of the metals contamination was an electroplating facility on Quonset Point, in...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1977-01, Vol.8 (11), p.260-264
Main Authors: Eisler, R., Lapan, R.L., Telek, G., Davey, E.W., Soper, A.E., Barry, M.
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Language:English
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Summary:Elevated levels of silver, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, lead and zinc were observed in sediments collected from Narragansett Bay off Quonset Point during autumn of 1973. The probable source of the metals contamination was an electroplating facility on Quonset Point, in continuous operation from 1943 until it was closed in spring of 1973. Data on elemental composition of surficial sediments collected from various geographical locations reported by other investigators are presented and compared to those reported herein.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(77)90325-3