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Contaminated Sediments
Lectures on Environmental Aspects of Particle-Associated Chemicals in Aquatic Systems
Sediments as Carriers and Sources of Contaminants
Sediments are increasingly recognized as both a carrier and a possible source of contaminants in aquatic systems, and they may also affect groundwater quality and agricultural products when disposed on land.
Development of Knowledge in Particle-Associated Pollutants
Four aspects are covered reflecting the development of knowledge in particle-associated pollutants during the past twenty-five years:
- the identification, surveillance, monitoring and control of sources and distribution of pollutants,
- the evaluation of solid/solution relations of contaminants in surface waters,
- the study of in-situ processes and mechanisms of pollutant transfer in various compartments of the aquatic ecosystems,
- the assessment of the environmental impact of particle-bound contaminants, i.e. the development of sediment quality criteria.
Practical Aspects of Contaminated Sediments
A final chapter focusses on practical aspects concerning contaminated sediments.
