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Regional geochemical data in relation to seasonal variations in water quality
S.R. Aston,Iain Thornton +1 more
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The trace element composition of stream sediments and waters from eight tributaries in four Cornish catchments have been studied on a seasonal basis as mentioned in this paper, and the average composition of sediment is useful for the prediction of areas where concentrations of potentially toxic elements in waters may exceed recommended limits.About:
This article is published in Science of The Total Environment.The article was published on 1977-05-01. It has received 30 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Tributary & Water quality.read more
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Arsenic in stream sediments and waters of South West England
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the relationship between arsenic and water quality in three river systems and found that high concentrations of arsenic in waters correspond with high concentrations in associated sediments, indicating the potential use of geochemical reconnaissance surveys to water quality assessment.
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Stream sediment composition: An aid to water quality assessment
TL;DR: The trace element composition of stream sediments from catchments contaminated by past and present mining activities has been used to indicate the trace element status of associated waters as discussed by the authors, and the possibility of using geochemical reconnaissance maps based on the analysis of stream sediment as an ancillary aid to water quality evaluation.
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The application of regional geochemical reconnaissance surveys in the assessment of water quality and estuarine pollution
Simon R. Aston,Iain Thornton +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the use of regional geochemical reconnaissance data, although a useful guide to the trace metal status of potable and estuarine waters, does require more detailed follow-up studies in selected areas.
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