Passive sampling as an alternative strategy to monitor metals and PAHs trends at an upstream and rural catchment: a French case study

Abstract

Article Highlights Optimisation of surface water quality monitoring program to take into account variability of pollutants. Benefit of using passive samplers for monitoring metals and PAHs in river waters. Assessment of background pollution as well as temporal and spatial variations more accurately.

Keywords

• Water quality monitoring
• Passive sampling
• Metals
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
• Spatial and temporal variability