Metal pollution of river Msimbazi, Tanzania

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Environment International; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120(88)90412-6· OSTI ID:5436005

Ak'habuhaya, J; Lodenius, M ^[1]

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1. Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha (Tanzania)

The Misimbazi River in Dar es Salaam is polluted with industrial, urban and agricultural waste waters. A preliminary investigation on the extent of metal pollution (Hg, Cr, Cu, Zn, Fe, Ni, Cd, Mn, Al) was made from samples of sediments and biological indicators. The metal concentrations were in general low, but some of our results indicated industrial pollution.

• OSTI ID: 5436005
• Journal Information: Environment International; (USA), Journal Name: Environment International; (USA) Vol. 14:6; ISSN 0160-4120; ISSN ENVID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540320* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AFRICA
ALUMINIUM
BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
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ELEMENTS
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IRON
LIQUID WASTES
MANGANESE
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METALS
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
SEDIMENTS
TANZANIA
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WASTE WATER
WASTES
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WATER POLLUTION
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