Investigating Geogenic Sources of Selenium in Shallow Groundwaters of Las Vegas Valley, USA
Sahar Ehsani,
David James,
Vernon Hodge
et al.
Abstract:Selenium concentrations above Environmental Protection Agency safe levels are of potential concern in various parts of the Las Vegas Valley in both water and sediment media. Previous studies suggest that the source of elevated selenium in the Valley is possibly resurfacing groundwater. Shallow groundwater flows into Las Vegas Wash wetlands and therefore has important environmental implications for surface water quality and aquatic life. The objective of this study was to identify the source of selenium in the … Show more
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