Distribution of heavy metals in small streams of the south-west of the Altai territory (Russia) under the influence of anthropogenic impact

Abstract

Based on the environmental monitoring materials of Joint-stock company “Sibir-Polimetally”, as well as Altai State Technical University scientific research, an analysis was made of the ecological state of the surface waters of small streams in the south-west of the Altai territory: the Nikitikha, Krutishka and Korbolikha rivers. The main pollutants in these water bodies are identified. The research results are relevant for the Altai territory, where small watercourses in the area where industrial enterprises are located can be a source of pollution of large waterways, which are of great economic importance for the Siberian region.