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Spatial and Temporal Variability of Heavy Metals (Lead, Copper, and Zinc) in Stormwater, Moss, and Street Dust in Portland, OR

Creator:

Bauer, Sophia O. A.

Abstract:

Lead (Pb), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are known to have detrimental effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and to human health both in rural and urban areas. Heavy metal contamination enters stormwater by atmospheric deposition and by the collection of surface particles during overland flow. Stormwater runoff in urban...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sophia O. A. Bauer for the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources