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http://dx.doi.org/10.7857/JSGE.2013.18.7.012

Estimated Toxic Metal Concentrations in Riverbank Soil of the Han and Anyang Rivers  

Kim, Seol Ah (Division of Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University)
Lee, Jai-Young (Department of Environmental Engineering, The University of Seoul)
Oh, Byung-Teak (Division of Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University)
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Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment / v.18, no.7, 2013 , pp. 12-17 More about this Journal
Abstract
Heavy metal contamination of soil and water from industrial sources remains a worldwide environmental concern. Concentrations of toxic metals were measured in soil from banks of the Han and Anyang rivers. Pre-monsoon samples contained the highest heavy metal concentrations (Cu > As > Pb > Cd > $Cr^{6+}$; up to 57.80, 38.23, 25.43, 2.21, 0.32 mg/kg, respectively), but concentrations decreased at all sites during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Higher heavy metal concentrations in pre-monsoon samples may be attributed to dust pollution, especially from roads near the river. A gradual reduction in heavy metal concentrations during the rainy season may be due to washing out. The high concentration of metals could cause health problems, especially in residential areas.
Keywords
Heavy metals; Han-River; Anyang River; Riverbank; Flood plain;
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