Mercury behaviour features in soils and bottom sediments of technogenic landscapes water bodies in the Rostov region

Abstract

Mercury is one of the priority pollutants entering the Rostov region`s water bodies from numerous natural and anthropogenic sources. Analysis of heavy metal extraction in the world indicates a reduction in its use in production. Based on expedition and laboratory studies, the mercury concentrations levels in soils and bottom sediments were determined. The bottom sediments of the region belong to the low and medium range of impact, areas of high pollution are formed within residential areas and in coal-mining areas. Hg concentrations do not exceed MPC in soils.