Begeal, C. J. 2008. The Effect of Chloride Ion on Heavy Metal Partitioning and Transport in an Urban Watershed: Patroon Creek, Albany, NY. University of New York at Albany, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Analysis, Heavy metals, Metals, Road salt, Urban, Watershed, Chloride, Winter maintenance

This master’s thesis presents a study of the effects of elevated chloride concentrations on heavy metal concentrations in streams throughout the Patroon Creek Watershed (Albany, NY). The paper discusses the chemistry of the chloride ion and its interactions with other complexes.