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- Title
Contamination from an affluent of Furnas reservoir by trace metals.
- Authors
Cavalcanti, P. P.; Rodrigues, L. C. A.; Beijo, L. A.; Barbosa, S.; Xavier, T. T.; Magalhães, F.
- Abstract
This study aims to determine concentrations and characterize trace metals distribution in an affluent of Furnas reservoir, Alfenas-MG. Water and sediment samples were taken monthly, 2010/10-2011/07 in five sites of Córrego do Pântano for subsequent determination of Pb, Cd and Zn levels by chemical analysis. The stream studied is in disagreement with Brazilian legislation for Class II water bodies (CONAMA 357). The highlights are the unsuitable concentrations of Pb for human consumption, according to Ministry of Health 2914 decree, providing risk for population.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; RESERVOIRS; TRACE elements in water; SEDIMENT analysis; ANALYTICAL chemistry; BODIES of water
- Publication
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2014, Vol 74, Issue 4, p877
- ISSN
1519-6984
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/1519-6984.07013