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July 22 2011
Rivers flowing into Armenian Sevan lake contain heavy metals
July 22, 2011 | 18:16
YEREVAN. - According to Environmental Impact Monitoring Centre of
Armenian Ministry of Nature Protection, the norms of Vanadium, Chrome
and Nickel in some cases exceed the permitted norms in the waters of
Masrik, Sotk, Argichi and Gavaraget rivers that flow into Lake Sevan.
This is a consequence of asphalt production and emission of gas stations.
However, according to econews, certain data is kept secret from the
society. Thus, heavy metals found in Sotk and Masrik rivers basically
pollute the river sediment. Moreover, heavy metals found in these
rivers are also present in Sotk gold mine adjacent territory meaning
that operations in the mine pollute the area, the rivers and
consequently Lake Sevan.
July 22 2011
Rivers flowing into Armenian Sevan lake contain heavy metals
July 22, 2011 | 18:16
YEREVAN. - According to Environmental Impact Monitoring Centre of
Armenian Ministry of Nature Protection, the norms of Vanadium, Chrome
and Nickel in some cases exceed the permitted norms in the waters of
Masrik, Sotk, Argichi and Gavaraget rivers that flow into Lake Sevan.
This is a consequence of asphalt production and emission of gas stations.
However, according to econews, certain data is kept secret from the
society. Thus, heavy metals found in Sotk and Masrik rivers basically
pollute the river sediment. Moreover, heavy metals found in these
rivers are also present in Sotk gold mine adjacent territory meaning
that operations in the mine pollute the area, the rivers and
consequently Lake Sevan.