An Analysis of the Contamination by and Effects of Highway-Generated Heavy Metals on Roadside Stream Ecosystems
Mudre JM. 1985. An Analysis of the Contamination by and Effects of Highway-Generated Heavy Metals on Roadside Stream Ecosystems
This study examined the consequences of the opening and operation of a newhlghway north of Richmond, Virginia with respect to contamination of the aquatic environment with heavy metals (Zn, Cd, and Pb), and the effects of these metals on the biota of roadside streams. Sixteen sites located on six small, soft-water streams that were crossed by the highway, encompassing six reference sites located upstream of the highway, six sites located directly at the highway, and four sites located downstream of the highway, were sampled over a two and a half year period, allowing both spatial and temporal analyses.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Mudre, John
- Date of Issue
- 1985-06-06
- Units
- RICH
- Keywords
- Cadmium, heavy metal, Lead, Stream Ecosystems, thesis, Zinc