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RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION IN SURFACE WATERS OF THE ZLATARITSA RIVER AND INFLUENCE ON THE MESTA RIVER

L. Ionchev, B. Lizama

First published: 2002DOI pendingView metrics

Abstract

The Zlataritsa river is located in the South-western part of Bulgaria and mouths into the Mesta river. The Zlataritsa river passes through Eleshnitsa settlement where mining sites for exploitation and treatment of uranium ore are located. This paper presents the river pollution of uranium and radium as a result of mining activities in the examined region. The data used are for three periods - during the complete productive engagement, during the technical liquidation and after the end of technical liquidation. The data from measurements have been processed and analyzed. By correlation analysis is searched a relationship between radioactive pollution observable in the water-quality sampling sites and the discharges of the Zlataritsa river. The results are compared with the permissible doses. The aim of this research is to estimate radioactive pollution impact of the Zlataritsa river on the Mesta river which mouths into the Marmara Sea through the territory of Greece.

Publication details

Title
RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION IN SURFACE WATERS OF THE ZLATARITSA RIVER AND INFLUENCE ON THE MESTA RIVER
Authors
L. Ionchev, B. Lizama
Proceedings
2nd International Scientific Conference - SGEM2002
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2002
Pages
431-439
ISSN
Not available yet
ISBN
954-918181-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
References4

  1. Archives of DIAL, Buhovo. (in Bulgarian)

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  3. Ministry of Environment and Waters, Min. of Territorial Development and R econstruction, Min. of National Health, Min. of Economy (2000). Regulation No 6 concerning emissions norms for permissible content of harmful and dangerous substances in the wastewaters discharged into the water bodies. State Newspaper No 97. (in Bulgarian)

  4. Ministry of National Health, Min. of Territorial Development and econstruction, Min. of Environment and Waters (2001). Regulation No 9 related to the quality of water intended for drinking and domestic needs. State Newspaper No 30. (in Bulgarian). 2th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2002 www.sgem.org

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