Investigation of legacy industrial mercury in floodplain soils: South River, Virginia, USA

Volume: 78, Issue: 8
Published: Apr 1, 2019
Abstract
Mercury (Hg) was used during 1929–1950 as a catalyst to produce rayon acetate at the former DuPont plant in Waynesboro, Virginia, and released into the South River. Though the use of Hg ceased in the 1970s, the affected ecosystem is still a matter of concern. Here, high total mercury (THg) and total organomercury, stated as methylmercury (MeHg) are reported in historically contaminated floodplain soils and shallow groundwater from five locations...
Paper Details
Title
Investigation of legacy industrial mercury in floodplain soils: South River, Virginia, USA
Published Date
Apr 1, 2019
Volume
78
Issue
8
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