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Distribution of chemical forms of mercury in sediments from abandoned ponds created during former gold mining operations in Colombia.
Gutiérrez-Mosquera, Harry; Marrugo-Negrete, José; Díez, Sergi; Morales-Mira, Gladis; Montoya-Jaramillo, Luis Javier; Jonathan, M P.
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  • Gutiérrez-Mosquera H; Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó, Carrera 22 No.18B-10, Quibdó, Colombia; Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Medellín, Colombia.
  • Marrugo-Negrete J; Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Grupo de Agua, Química Aplicada y Ambiental, Universidad de Córdoba, Carrera 6 No. 76-103, Montería, Córdoba, Colombia. Electronic address: jmarrugo@correo.unicordoba.edu.co.
  • Díez S; Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDAEA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Morales-Mira G; Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Medellín, Colombia.
  • Montoya-Jaramillo LJ; Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Medellín, Colombia.
  • Jonathan MP; Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo (CIIEMAD), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Calle 30 de Junio de 1520, Barrio la Laguna Ticomán, Del. Gustavo A. Madero, C.P.07340, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico. Electronic address: mpjonathan7@yahoo.com.
Chemosphere ; 258: 127319, 2020 Nov.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32563065
Total mercury (THg) and methylmercury (MeHg) were studied in sediments from 27 abandoned gold mining ponds (AGMPs) through small-scale artisanal gold mining in the district of San Juan in Chocó region of Colombia. The AGMPs were abandoned in the last century (1997) and were grouped into three distinct groups (2-6; 7-12; 13-20 years). Overall concentration (in ng g-1) pattern of THg in sediments varied from 39.06 to 1271.32 (avg. 209.57) with 174.81 (13-20 years), 205.56 (7-12 years) and 248.33 (2-6 years) respectively. MeHg concentrations accounted for 3.3-10.9% (avg. 6.5%) of THg and were significantly correlated with THg during all periods. Correlations between organic matter (OM) vs MeHg and THg were negative in the oldest pools, signifying a "dilution effect" or "natural burial" of THg and MeHg. Results for sequential extraction indicate that the fraction of elemental Hg (Hg-e) and organo chelated Hg (Hg-o) represent the main chemical forms of Hg in the sediments, regardless of the abandonment period, whereas the bioavailable fraction was only 0.12-1.65% of THg. The significant statistical relationship between MeHg, THg and OM suggests that these parameters control the distribution, mobility, toxicity and bioavailability of Hg in the sediments of these abandoned ponds. Evaluation of THg with sediment quality guidelines indicates that the values are on the higher side for Threshold effect concentration and Upper continental crust. Comparing of MeHg with many other regions outside Colombia is a worrying factor and needs immediate attention to protect the human health.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Poluentes Químicos da Água / Monitoramento Ambiental / Mercúrio Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Colombia Idioma: En Revista: Chemosphere Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Poluentes Químicos da Água / Monitoramento Ambiental / Mercúrio Limite: Humans País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Colombia Idioma: En Revista: Chemosphere Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Reino Unido