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Classification of the sediment from the Begej canal [Serbia (Serbia and Montenegro)]
2004
Ivancev-Tumbas, I.(Prirodno-matematicki fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia and Montenegro). Departman za hemiju)E-mail:ivana@ih.ns.ac.yu | Kooij, A. van der | Dalmacija, B. | Prica, M.
Dutch classification system for sediment pollution was applied at the Begej canal in Serbia (Serbia and Montenegro). The method used calculates the class of the sediment on the basis of the sediment composition, organic matter fraction and mineral clay fraction as well as data on ecological risks. Results obtained showed that sediment is heavily polluted and urgent remediation is necessary. The contamination consists of heavy metals, especially cadmium, copper and chromium (class 4). Regarding organic micropollutants some high levels of PCB's and organochlorine pesticides like DDT/DDD/DDE were found (class 3).
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