Suspended Solids, Trace Metal and PAH Concentrations and Loadings from Coal Pile Runoff to Hamilton Harbour, Ontario

The Kenilworth boatslip has been identified as a “hotspot” within the Hamilton Harbour Area of Concern because of highly contaminated bottom sediments. There are a variety of sources potentially contributing to this sediment contamination, including runoff from industrial coal piles. The objective of this study was to assess the contaminant characteristics associated with coal pile runoff and identify potential impacts that the runoff might …