Determination of some trace metals concentrations in storm water on Tartous province coast


Abstract in English

The aim of this study isto determinat the concentration of (Pb, Cu, Cd, Co, Cr , NiZn, Fe) in storm water and their content of sediments during four seasons, the samples were collected in four areas along Tartous beach. After make necessary treatment concentrations of elements determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry.The results showed a high levels of elements iron and zinc, in stormwater (138.6 μg/l - 99.7 μg/l) and sediments (17.863 μg/l – 138.735 ppm), in all samples and there were concentrations another elements difference between stations and rainfalls related to the human activities.

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