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Metal and trace element assessments of bottom sediments from medium Tiet River basin, Sao Paulo State, Brazil: part II

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Author(s):
Favaro, D. I. T. [1] ; Rocha, F. R. [1] ; Angelini, M. [1] ; Henriques, H. R. A. [1] ; Soares, J. S. [1] ; Silva, P. S. C. [1] ; Oliveira, S. M. B. [2]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] IPEN CNEN SP, Ctr Reator Pesquisa, Ave Prof Lineu Prestes 2242, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Geociencias, Rua Lago 562, BR-05508080 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY; v. 316, n. 2, p. 805-818, MAY 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Concentration of metals in 15 bottom sediment samples from Tiet River, a significantly polluted river, were assessed. Total and partial trace element concentrations were determined, and As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn were found above local reference values. These metals were also higher than the threshold effect level (TEL) in some sampling points and Zn was higher than probable effect level (PEL) oriented values in almost all sampling points. The most polluted points were identified from Tiet to Barra Bonita Counties. Regarding sediment quality, this river is still polluted and precautions to minimize environmental problems caused by toxic metals to biota and to human health are necessary. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/20805-6 - Evaluation of the extension and pollution history by metals and trace elements in river sediments: case study, Tietê River, State of São Paulo
Grantee:Déborah Inês Teixeira Fávaro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants