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Geochemical techniques on contaminated sediments-river basin view

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  • Water chemistry: Science and technology (Ed. Fritz H. Frimmel)
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The big flood in the upper Elbe River catchment area has revealed a wide spectrum of problems with contaminated sediments. So far, an effective strategy for managing contaminated sediments on a river basin scale is still missing and it seems that not much has been learned from the lessons received during the last decade.

In the following overview, special emphasis is given to the utilization of geochemically-based techniques for sediment remediation, which can be applied in different parts of a river basin. The examples presented here are mostly from the Elbe River catchment area. In general, new technical problem solutions need a set of practical process knowledge that uses a wide range of simulation techniques, as well as models in different spatial and temporal scales.

The evaluation of recent flood events clearly demonstrates the importance of chemical expertise in the decision-making process for the sustainable development in river basins.

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Förstner, U. Geochemical techniques on contaminated sediments-river basin view. Environ Sci & Pollut Res 10, 58–68 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1065/espr2003.01.145

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