Articles | Volume 49
https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-49-137-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-49-137-2019
24 Sep 2019
 | 24 Sep 2019

Characterization of dredged sediments: a first guide to define potentially valuable compounds – the case of Malmfjärden Bay, Sweden

Laura Ferrans, Yahya Jani, Ling Gao, and William Hogland

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Malmfjärden Bay is semi-enclosed bay located in southeastern Sweden. The water body is currently shallow and requires dredging of bottom sediments to prevent a decreasing water level. This study aimed to characterize its sediments to define potential beneficial uses. The sediments are rich in organic content, have a high concentration of nitrogen and a low–medium concentration of metals. According to Swedish legislation, such sediments can only be employed in industrial and commercial areas.