| Main Title |
Mass balance modeling of heavy metals in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron |
| Author |
Dolan, David M. ;
Bierman, Jr, V. J.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse Ile, MI. Large Lakes Research Station. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Large Lakes Research Station, |
| Year Published |
1982 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-82/435 |
| Stock Number |
PB84-232701 |
| Subjects |
Water--Pollution--Huron, Lake ;
Sediment transport--Huron, Lake ;
Heavy metals
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| Additional Subjects |
Metals ;
Sediments ;
Water pollution ;
Lake Huron ;
Saginaw Bay ;
Distribution(Property) ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Cadmium ;
Copper ;
Lead(Metal) ;
Zinc ;
Mathematical models ;
Adsorption ;
Dispersing ;
Advection ;
Reprints ;
Heavy metals ;
Sediment water interactions ;
Suspended solids
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB84-232701 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
{20} leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
During the period 1976-1978, a study of hazardous materials in Saginaw Bay was conducted. This study included the fate and distribution of cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc in the bay. A spatially segmented, dynamic mass balance model was developed to describe concentrations of metals and suspended solids in the water column and in the sediments. A wind-driven resuspension mechanism was used to describe the sediment-water interactions. The distribution of metals in the water column was determined by equilibrium partitioning between the ambient suspended solids and the dissolved phase. Model output was calibrated to field data for the principal variables. Independent validation was obtained by comparing partition coefficients from the calibration to those calculated directly from the field observations. It was found that suspended solids were important in controlling the water column concentrations of the metals. |
| Notes |
Cover title. EPA-600/J-82-435. Published in J. Great Lakes Res. 8(4):676-694 (1982) Includes bibliography. |
