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ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF HEAVY METALS IN THE AREA OF CITY KOSICE (SLOVAKIA)

Jozef Hančuľák

First published: 2011-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2011/s17.105View metrics

Abstract

Total atmospheric deposition i.e. both wet and dry ones, was sampled in the typical urban area with many sources of pollution. The main sources of pollution are represented by neighbouring the iron and stee l works and the municipal heating plant. The 8 sampling points were located at the rooftop of the buildings at the housing estates with the blocks of flats. The atmospheric deposition fluxes of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cu, Cr, Cd, As) were determined separa tely for soluble and insoluble phase. The obtained results from January 2009 to September 2010 were compared with results from the years 1998-1999 and results from different regions. The highest values of deposition were detected on sampling points situated in the centre of city close to the heating and power plant. The atmospheric deposition fluxes of this period were lower than in 1998– 1999 for every measured metals, mainly for Cd, Cr and Cu by factors decreasing 8.2, 5.6, and 4.7. Extrem e values of the deposition of the studied heavy metals were not found in the area of Košice city. Slightly el evated values in comparison with other localities were registered in the case of deposition of ir on, manganese, chromium and zinc, which come from predominantly iron and steel works and heating plant.

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Title
ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF HEAVY METALS IN THE AREA OF CITY KOSICE (SLOVAKIA)
Authors
Jozef Hančuľák
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2011 11th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publisher
Stef92 Technology
Year
2011
Pages
Not available yet
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
Not available yet
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
bulk depositionheavy metalsparticlesemissions
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