Metal distribution in sands of Lake Allatoona
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Marina Koether
Department
CSM - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Using an XRF instrument, metal content of sand from various locations around Lake Allatoona was determined. Multiple samples were obtained from the same location with varying results. Many locations were analyzed. There was no one location where a point source of contamination was apparent. The results will show the ppm of lead, chromium, mercury that was prevalent in the samples, along with some other metals. Comparison to acceptable concentration levels of the metals will be discussed.
Disciplines
Environmental Chemistry | Environmental Monitoring | Soil Science
Metal distribution in sands of Lake Allatoona
Using an XRF instrument, metal content of sand from various locations around Lake Allatoona was determined. Multiple samples were obtained from the same location with varying results. Many locations were analyzed. There was no one location where a point source of contamination was apparent. The results will show the ppm of lead, chromium, mercury that was prevalent in the samples, along with some other metals. Comparison to acceptable concentration levels of the metals will be discussed.