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Spatial and vertical distribution analysis of heavy metals in urban retention tanks sediments: a case study of Strzyza Stream.

ABSTRACT: Concentrations of seven heavy metals (HMs): Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, and Fe in core samples of bottom sediments from four retention tanks (RTs) located along the Strzyza Stream in northern Poland (Gdansk) were measured to obtain a general view of sediment quality. The recognition of contamination and potential environmental impacts is the main aim of this paper. A total of 96 sediment samples were collected from eight sampling sites at depths of 0-2 cm, 8-10 cm, 16-18 cm, 24-26 cm. Concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Fe, Ni, and Cr were measured with AAS while Cd concentration was measured with ICP-MS. Granulometric analyses with normalized sieve apertures were carried out. Geochemical indices: enrichment factor, anthropogenic factor, and modified degree of contamination (mCd) were used to assess the contamination level. Concentrations of HMs in sediments changed in the range: Cu (3.24-119 mg/kg d.w.), Zn (12.5-584 mg/kg d.w.), Pb (4.91-309 mg/kg d.w.), Cd (0.003-0.716 mg/kg d.w.), Ni (1.57-25.8 mg/kg d.w.), Cr (2.45-74.5 mg/kg d.w.), and Fe (3993-63817 mg/kg d.w.). The sequential extraction verified the bonding of HMs with non-mobile fractions. Geochemical indices showed widespread pollution by Cu, Pb, Cd, and Zn. Cluster and factor analysis distinguished three related subgroups of HMs: Pb, Ni-Cr, and Fe-Cd-Cu-Zn, suggesting possible common source of each subgroup. Strongly contaminated sediments were distinguished in sediment cores in two middle stream RTs characterized by intense urbanization in their direct catchments.

SUBMITTER: Nawrot N

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261270 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Spatial and vertical distribution analysis of heavy metals in urban retention tanks sediments: a case study of Strzyza Stream.

Nawrot N N Wojciechowska E E Matej-Łukowicz K K Walkusz-Miotk J J Pazdro K K

Environmental geochemistry and health 20191009 5

Concentrations of seven heavy metals (HMs): Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, and Fe in core samples of bottom sediments from four retention tanks (RTs) located along the Strzyza Stream in northern Poland (Gdansk) were measured to obtain a general view of sediment quality. The recognition of contamination and potential environmental impacts is the main aim of this paper. A total of 96 sediment samples were collected from eight sampling sites at depths of 0-2 cm, 8-10 cm, 16-18 cm, 24-26 cm. Concentrations ...[more]

PMID: 31598821

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Spatial and vertical distribution analysis of heavy metals in urban retention tanks sediments: a case study of Strzyza Stream.

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