Sources and historic changes in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon input in a shallow lake, Zeekoevlei, South Africa

Das, S.K., Routh, J. and Roychoudhury, A.N. (2008) Sources and historic changes in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon input in a shallow lake, Zeekoevlei, South Africa. Organic Geochemistry, 39(8), pp. 1109-1112. (doi: 10.1016/j.orggeochem.2008.04.005)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orggeochem.2008.04.005

Abstract

We investigated the source, seasonality and historical changes in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Zeekoevlei, a shallow freshwater lake in South Africa. PAH input follows historical changes in land use pattern and recreational activities in Zeekoevlei since the early 1990s. Because anthropogenic activity in the catchment is low, this has resulted in an overall low PAH concentration in the water column and sediments. PAHs of mainly petrogenic origin dominate.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Das, Dr Supriyo
Authors: Das, S.K., Routh, J., and Roychoudhury, A.N.
Subjects:G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography
Q Science > QD Chemistry
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Journal Name:Organic Geochemistry
ISSN:0146-6380
ISSN (Online):1873-5290
Published Online:07 April 2008

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