Removal of Copper, Chromium, and Arsenic by Water Hyacinths

The hyacinth’s tissues were analysed to evaluate the removal of copper (Cu), hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), and arsenic (As) from CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) contaminated water over a 17-day period. The results showed that the hyacinth was not a suitable plant to remediate arsenic and copper.

KEITH, C. BORAZJANI, H. DIEHL, S.V. SU, Y. BALDWIN, B.S. (2006): Removal of Copper, Chromium, and Arsenic by Water Hyacinths. (= Proceedings of the 36th Annual Mississippi Water Resources Conference, 25th to 26th April 2006 ). Jackson: Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) URL [Accessed: 18.01.2011]