Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6361825 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2011 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Riverine sediments have higher concentrations of PCBs and BFRs than coastal waters. ► Proximity to point sources, TOC and hydrodynamic location are factors controlling their levels. ► Land based activities in areas such harbors, urban, commercial and industrial were the major sources. ► PCBs levels in polluted riverine sediments of the present study exceeded the sediment quality guidelines standards.
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