Areas were sampled in the White Rock Creek Watershed to examine sediment bound trace metal distributions and sorption relationships. A Kruskal-Wallis AOV found significant among area differences for most metals, and SNK-like multiple comparisons were used to group these areas. Kruskal-Wallis AOVs similarly found among area differences for sediment components that bind trace metals (Fe and Mn oxides and organic carbon) and physicochemical conditions that influence metal sorption (particle size and pH). Multiple correlation found numerous relationships among trace metals, sediment components, and physicochemical conditions. Statistical relationships indicate that metal partitioning to various sorption factors is metal specific. White Rock Creek Watershed trace metal concentrations are comparable to those in many urban watersheds.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500728 |
Date | 05 1900 |
Creators | Combest, Kyle B. (Kyle Bryan) |
Contributors | Ferring, C. Reid, Kennedy, James H., Atkinson, Samuel F. |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | vi, 105 leaves: ill., maps, Text |
Coverage | United States - Texas - Dallas County, United States - Texas - Collin County |
Rights | Public, Combest, Kyle B. (Kyle Bryan), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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