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Title: ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN THE VARIATION OVER TIME OF THE DEGREE OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION ALONG THE JIU RIVER, AS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY

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ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN THE VARIATION OVER TIME OF THE DEGREE OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION ALONG THE JIU RIVER, AS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY

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Authors

Vlad-Alexandru Lautaru; Alexandru-Florin Simion; Angelica-Nicoleta Gaman
Sorin-Victor Simion Kovacs; Marius-Emilian

DOI

10.5593/sgem2025/3.1/s11.02

DOI Issue

10.5593/sgem2025/3.1

ISSN

1314-2704

ISBN

978-619-7603-81-1

Language

English

Volume

Issue

3.1

Editor

• Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA• Prof. DSc. Ildiko Tulbure, GERMANY• Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE

Scientific Area

Hydrology, Water Resources, and Climate Resilience

Abstract/ Foreword

Industrial activities in the Jiu River basin, especially coal mining, have generated a significant impact on water quality over time, by releasing variable concentrations of heavy metals into the environment. This paper analyzes the trends of variation over time of the degree of heavy metal pollution in the Jiu River, considering the direct influence of the extractive industry in the area. The study is based on data collected from multiple water quality monitoring campaigns, covering an extended period, and aims to identify the main metals involved, the pollution sources and the possible effects on the aquatic ecosystem. The methodology used includes physico-chemical analyses of water, correlated with hydrological data and information on mining activity. The results obtained highlight significant variations in heavy metal concentrations, depending on the intensity of mining operations and the environmental measures implemented. The conclusions highlight the need for effective strategies to reduce pollution and protect the Jiu River ecosystem, given the long-term impact of the extractive industry on water resources.

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ANALYSIS OF TRENDS IN THE VARIATION OVER TIME OF THE DEGREE OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION ALONG THE JIU RIVER, AS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY

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Proceedings of 25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 3.1

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25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 3.1, 29 June - 6 July, 2025

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STEF92 Technology

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International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

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SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.

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29 June - 6 July, 2025

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Heavy metal pollution, Coal mining industry, Regression analysis, Environmental strategies