Abstract
Water and sediment quality deterioration in an urban river was assessed during and after stormwater runoff and sewer overflow. Stormwater runoff had a noticeable effect on continuous measurements of water quality in the urban river; oxygen sag and increased conductivity was a typical response. Sediment toxicity was found at sites directly exposed to urban runoff, while concentrations of copper and lead exceeded sediment quality criteria. The enzyme activity of the sediment-dwelling bacteria was found to be more sensitive with inhibition downstream and upstream of urban discharge.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 191-194 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Water Science and Technology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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