Masters Theses

Abstract

"Over 50 water samples were collected in the fall and spring from springs, streams, lakes and selected water wells within a radius of six miles from the population center of Joplin, Missouri, which lies within the formerly active Tri-State mining district. The samples were analyzed for Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Fe and Hg. Water well samples represent deep (Cambrian-Ordovician) and shallow (Mississippian) rock sources. Statistical evaluations of the data were conducted to help delineate the patterns and causes of metal variations.

The Ca, Mg, Na, K, Zn and Fe concentrations, listed in descending order of abundance, were in the mg/1 range and the Cu, Pb, Cd and Hg values in the ug/1 range. The concentration and distribution pattern of metals in the area is shown to be controlled by the solubility of the metals in a carbonate environment, by the rock type, by sulfide mineralization and mining and by seasonal dilution effects resulting from heavy spring rains. The water was found to be generally safe for human consumption in regard to its heavy metal content with a few notable exceptions. Cd may represent the major health hazard from metal poisoning" -- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Kisvarsanyi, Geza

Committee Member(s)

Proctor, Paul Dean, 1918-1999
Manuel, O. (Oliver), 1936-

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

vii, 71 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 37)

Rights

© 1974 Edwin Joseph Garrison, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 3094

Print OCLC #

6019681

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