The Variation of the Contents of Pb in Surface Waters in Jiaozhou Bay

Abstract

This paper analyzed the content and distribution of Pb in surface waters in Jiaozhou Bay in 1982. Results showed that Pb content in April, June, July and October ranged from 0.49-3.25μg.L-1, 0.45-3.35μg.L-1, 0.30-2.67μg.L-1and 0.33-0.67μg.L-1, respectively, complied with Grade I (1.00μg.L-1) or Grade II (5.00μg.L-1) in Sea water quality standard (GB 3097-1997) of China. As a whole, Jiaozhou Bay waters in 1982 was very lightly polluted by Pb. Non-point source was the major source of Pb in this bay, including atmosphere deposition, ocean current from the offshore, and the transportation of the head of the islands. The content, distribution and source of Pb showed significant seasonal variations, and different pollution prevention and control measurements should be took in different seasons.