Concentrations of metals, i.e. As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn were analysed in bottom deposits of a marine port in Ustka and within the adjacent beach sections. Metal concentrations within the port channel may be ordered in terms of increasing values as: Cd < As < Ni < Zn < Cu < Pb < Mn. Heavy metal concentrations detected in port sediments were much higher than those in beach deposits. Samples of surface waters were also collected from the port channel, harbour basins and nearby beaches and selected physico-chemical indexes were determined, including heavy metal concentrations.
Organic compounds, active components of plant protection products, can form complexes with heavy metals. It has an effect on chemical properties of initial compounds. Such modified compounds can be characterized by different effectiveness. They also can influence metal mobility in soil as well as their availability to plants.
Organic compounds, active components of plant protection products, can form complexes with heavy metals. It has an effect on chemical properties of initial compounds. Such modified compounds can be characterized by different effectiveness. They also can influence metal mobility in soil as well as their availability to plants.