Title: Mercury, methylmercury and copper in the River Yare, Norfolk : report to the National Rivers Authority, Anglian Region
Author: National Rivers Authority Anglian Region
Document Type: Monograph
Abstract:
This is the third report submitted by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, to the National Rivers Authority on the mercury, methylmercury and copper contamination in the River Yare, Norfolk. It describes research undertaken since 1992, concerning the magnitude, distribution and bioavailability of sediment bound mercury, methylmercury and copper within the River Yare system. A summary and analysis of all of the data on mercury and methyl mercury collected since 1986 is also presented. Recommendations have been made to assist the NRA in the management of the contaminated reach of the R Yare and the surrounding environments it effects.
Publisher: National Rivers Authority
Publication Date: 1996
Publication Place: Peterborough
Subject Keywords: Rivers; Lakes; Sediment sampling; Mercury; Copper
Geographic Keywords: EA Anglian; Yare; Broadland Rivers catchment
Extent: 124; + appendices
Permalink: http://www.environmentdata.org/archive/ealit:3270
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