Mercury and Lead Contamination in Three Fish Species and Sediments from Lake Rukwa and Catchment Areas in Tanzania
Background. Mining activity in the catchment area of Tanzania’s Lake Rukwa is suspected of adding to the lake and connected rivers’ heavy metal load. There has been no study done, however, on the levels of mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) in lake sediment and fish muscle, and what the results could mean f...
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| Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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