-- !!-- need info-- Presence of lead, zinc, and copper in rivers (1 Viewer)

[sando]

i can't find any info on the internet about the presence of lead, zinc, and copper in river systems and their affects..

anyone have any info or related websites.. would be great thnx

 

[tennille]

Lead: It is poison. It retards intellectual development in young children, causes brain damage and can lead to neurological disorders.

I found a website explaining the effects of high concentrations of copper in water here. If you look on the left-hand side, there are other ions/inorganic compounds that you can view the effects of (including lead). Unfortunately, I was unable to find any websites related to zinc.

 

[tristambrown]

there will be welding articles on the effect of Zn .. welders get exposed to it in highish quantities when working with galvanised metals .. it makes u feel horrible just after 5 mins of welding .. i dont know how those guys do it