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Heavy metal distribution in opportunistic beach nourishment: a case study in Greece

Foteinis Spyridon, Kallithrakas-Kontos Nikolaos, Synolakis Kostas

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/0A66C7C0-75B1-464C-AB1B-20F99E8D77EE-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1155/2013/472149 -
Identifierhttps://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2013/472149/-
Languageen-
Extent6 pagesen
TitleHeavy metal distribution in opportunistic beach nourishment: a case study in Greeceen
CreatorFoteinis Spyridonen
CreatorΦωτεινης Σπυριδωνel
CreatorKallithrakas-Kontos Nikolaosen
CreatorΚαλλιθρακας-Κοντος Νικολαοςel
CreatorSynolakis Kostasen
CreatorΣυνολακης Κωσταςel
PublisherHindawi Publishing Corporationen
DescriptionΔημοσίευση σε επιστημονικό περιοδικό el
Content SummaryThe existence and distribution of persistent pollutants, such as heavy metals, in coastal sediment used for opportunistic beach nourishment, is a problem that has not received much attention. Here, we assessed the coastal sediments in one restoration project for the occurrence and distribution of heavy metals, by utilizing an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) system. Heavy metal point sources included (i) the effluents of small industries (tanneries), (ii) wastewater treatment plant effluents, and (iii) paint and oil scraps from substandard ship maintenance activities that take place on ports breakwaters. A few neighboring beaches were found to have similar heavy metal concentrations, with mean values of Cu, Zn, and Pb ranging from 80 to 130, 15 to 25, and 25 to 40 mg/kg, respectively. Existing legislation regarding dredging activities in Greece appears insufficient for sustainable and environmentally friendly nourishment. We conclude that before opportunistic beach restoration projects materialize with material borrowed from ports and harbors the quality of the dredged material needs to be assessed.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2015-10-06-
Date of Publication2013-
SubjectCoastal sedimentsen
SubjectEnergy dispersive X-ray fluorescenceen
SubjectBeach nourishment en
Bibliographic CitationS. Foteinis, N. G. Kallithrakas-Kontos and C. Synolakis,"Heavy metal distribution in opportunistic beach nourishment: a case study in Greece," Sci. World J., vol. 2013, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/472149 el

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