Concentrations of Heavy Metals in the Upper Volga Bottom Deposits

The distribution of heavy metals in the Volga bottom deposits is studied. According to the degree of pollution with heavy metals, three stretches are singled out within the river reach under consideration. A drastic increase in Cu and Cd concentrations in bottom deposits is established. A close stat...

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Published in:Water resources 2001, Vol.28 (4), p.407-412
Main Authors: Kosov, V I, Ivanov, G N, Levinskii, V V, Ezhov, E V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heavy metal content
Heavy metals
Metal concentrations
Organic matter
Pollution
Russia, Volga R
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Summary:The distribution of heavy metals in the Volga bottom deposits is studied. According to the degree of pollution with heavy metals, three stretches are singled out within the river reach under consideration. A drastic increase in Cu and Cd concentrations in bottom deposits is established. A close statistical correlation between Cu and Pb accumulation and the organic matter content of bottom deposits is revealed.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0097-8078
1608-344X
DOI:10.1023/A:1010445722200