Eco-social impact and chemical regimes of large chinese rivers-a short discussion

J. Zhang*, W. W. Huang, M. G. Liu, J. Z. Cui

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Abstract

Concentrations of particulate heavy metals and nutrient elements from seven large Chinese rivers were examined. Data of this study indicated that riverine heavy metal levels have close correlations with rock/soil compositions over the drainage basins. Pollution from point sources remains a local problem in most of the large Chinese rivers. Elevated nutrient element values in these river systems are attributed to extensive agricultural and domestic activities over the watersheds, however.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)609-617
Number of pages9
JournalWater Research
Volume28
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • heavy metals
  • hydrographic features
  • large Chinese rivers
  • nutrient elements
  • pollution insight
  • weathering regimes

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