Microelements in surface waters of Altai

The concentration of macro- and microelements (Cd, Cr, Cu, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, V) in the surface waters of different Altai physical-geographical provinces are studied. The concentration of dissolved forms of metals in the water under study does not exceed the maximum allowable one. The chemical composition of Altai surface water is characterized in accordance with the peculiarities of river supply, soil properties and the anthropogenic factors. It is shown that the content of dissolved forms of metals depends directly on the total water mineralization. The most metals in Altai surface water are transported with suspended matter. As the water turbidity decreases, the specific concentration of metals in suspension grows.