| Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 298, 2021
1st International Congress on Coastal Research (ICCR 2020)
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| Article Number | 05001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Coastal Hydrology and Hydrogeology | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202129805001 | |
| Published online | 05 August 2021 | |
Heavy metal contamination in surface water of Mohammedia wetland, Morocco
Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Department of Geology. Km 8 Route d'El Jadida, Casablanca 20150, Morocco.
* Corresponding author: jounaidhalima@gmail.com
Assessing heavy metal concentrations in wetlands and identifying sources of metal contamination are critical steps in protecting wetlands. Using seven sampling stations, we evaluated the spatial variation of some heavy metal concentrations in surface waters of the Mohammedia wetland and a selected segment of the El Maleh wadi that feeds the wetland. Field observations made it possible to identify and map the pollution discharged into El Maleh wadi, carrying heavy metals into the wetland. The analyses showed that the concentrations of lead, manganese, and cadmium far exceed the thresholds relating to fish life in 100% of sampling stations. All the evidence points to heavy metals contamination of surface water in Mohammedia wetland, generated by industrial activities, wastewater discharges, and leachate from the old landfill located upstream.
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