Further studies on the heavy metal levels in Ottawa and Rideau River sediments / Barry G. and Haig Agemian.: En36-502/37E-PDF

"In the summer of 1971, an extensive study of the heavy metal concentrations in Ottawa and Rideau River sediments was completed (Oliver and Kinrade, 1972). Elevated levels of mercury were found to be present in the sediments downstream from pulp and paper mill outfalls because of the industry's use of methoxyethylmercuric acetate as a slimicide"--Introduction, page 1.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
Canada. Inland Waters Directorate.
Canada. Water Quality Branch.
Title Further studies on the heavy metal levels in Ottawa and Rideau River sediments / Barry G. and Haig Agemian.
Series title Scientific series ; no. 37
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Issued also in French under title: Étude complémentaire des concentrations en métaux lourds dans les sédiments des rivières des Outaouais et Rideau.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 9-10).
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Ottawa, Canada : Inland Waters Directorate, Water Quality Branch, 1974.
©1974
Author / Contributor Oliver, Barry G., author.
Agemian, Haig, author.
Description 1 online resource (v, 10 pages) : maps, charts.
Catalogue number
  • En36-502/37E-PDF
Subject terms Metals
Sediments
Rivers
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