Mercury pathways in a river and estuary

A method for determination of total mercury in water, suspended solids, and bottom deposits has been evaluated and used to study mercury in LaHave river and estuary, Nova Scotia. Results indicated that mercury in industrial waste waters is discharged mainly in the dissolved form, but may be rapidly...

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 1972-03, Vol.6 (3), p.274-278
Main Authors: Cranston, Raymond E, Buckley, Dale E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A method for determination of total mercury in water, suspended solids, and bottom deposits has been evaluated and used to study mercury in LaHave river and estuary, Nova Scotia. Results indicated that mercury in industrial waste waters is discharged mainly in the dissolved form, but may be rapidly adsorbed on suspended solids and bottom deposits.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es60062a007