Title: Heavy Metals in a Stream Ecosystem at Sites near Highways
Abstract: Transactions of the American Fisheries SocietyVolume 109, Issue 6 p. 636-643 Original Articles Heavy Metals in a Stream Ecosystem at Sites near Highways John H. Van Hassel, John H. Van Hassel Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this authorJohn J. Ney, John J. Ney Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this authorDonald L. Garling Jr., Donald L. Garling Jr. Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this author John H. Van Hassel, John H. Van Hassel Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this authorJohn J. Ney, John J. Ney Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this authorDonald L. Garling Jr., Donald L. Garling Jr. Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, 24061 USASearch for more papers by this author First published: November 1980 https://doi.org/10.1577/1548-8659(1980)109<636:HMIASE>2.0.CO;2Citations: 16AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Concentrations of lead, zinc, nickel, and cadmium were low in streamwater samples obtained quarterly over 1 year at three sites adjacent to highways of low to moderate traffic volumes (<50, 6,550, and 15,000 vehicles per day). Sediment concentrations of lead, nickel, and zinc were highly correlated with traffic density. Stream sediments appeared to serve as the storage reservoir and primary source for bioconcentration of heavy metals. Whole body (dry weight) concentrations of heavy metals in benthic insects and fish were generally comparable to literature values for animals from contaminated waters. Lead concentrations in members of three benthic insect families were significantly correlated with traffic density, as were lead and zinc concentrations in three fish species. Two of the fish species also showed progressive increases in nickel and cadmium with traffic density. Seasonal variation in heavy metal content was evident only in sediment, with highest values during the spring period of maximum runoff. Citing Literature Volume109, Issue6November 1980Pages 636-643 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 1980
Publication Date: 1980-11-01
Language: en
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