Analysis of Sediment Contamination in the Harbour of Skikda
The aim of this work is the study of the vast pollution in harbours occurred due to the high intense hydrodynamism, which involves the sedimentation of pollutant substances. Some of these substances could have a toxic character, like heavy metals. In this work, chemical analyses were carried out on samples taken from the studied area. The results were treated using an approach, which enables us to distinguish the dredged sediment, according to their contamination level, and their potential toxicity. Using a simplified method, the already mentioned approach allows the determination of the risk levels, taking into account the actual codes, and also makes help to differentiate between dredged sediments, thus bringing a decision-making aid for managers.
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