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<p>The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the distribution of lead, zinc and chromium contents in different grain fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew River and some of its tributaries. This study also aimed to determine which fractions are mostly responsible for bottom sediment pollution. The studies of the Narew and its tributaries (the Supraśl, Narewka, and Orlanka) were conducted in September 2005 in the upper Narew catchment area. The analyzed bottom sediments differed regarding grain size distribution. The studies revealed the influence of the percentage of particular grain fractions present on the accumulation of heavy metals in all bottom sediments.</p>
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The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the distribution of lead, zinc and chromium contents in different grain fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew River and some of its tributaries. This study also aimed to determine which fractions are mostly responsible for bottom sediment pollution. The studies of the Narew and its tributaries (the Supraśl, Narewka, and Orlanka) were conducted in September 2005 in the upper Narew catchment area. The analyzed bottom sediments differed regarding grain size distribution. The studies revealed the influence of the percentage of particular grain fractions present on the accumulation of heavy metals in all bottom sediments.

The distribution of lead, zinc, and chromium in fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew River and its tributaries

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the distribution of lead, zinc and chromium contents in different grain fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew...

The distribution of lead, zinc, and chromium in fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew River and its tributaries

Published Online: Jan 05, 2009

Page range: 85 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-008-0019-8

Keywords
bottom sediments, heavy metals, grain distribution

This content is open access.

The distribution of lead, zinc, and chromium in fractions of bottom sediments in the Narew River and its tributaries

Published Online: Jan 05, 2009

Page range: 85 - 91

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-008-0019-8

Keywordsbottom sediments, heavy metals, grain distribution

This content is open access.

Keywords
bottom sediments, heavy metals, grain distribution