Elemental analysis of sediments from the urban storm water drainage depending on granulometric fractions

This is an investigation of the physical and chemical properties of sediments from the urban storm water drainage to determine the relationship between its quality and particle size. The catchment area of 85 ha is located in the center of the city with the main thoroughfares. The study included: granulometric analysis, content of mineral and organic substances, elemental composition and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis. The results showed presence of eleven particular fractions, content of mineral substances on the level 80.46%. and organic substances on the level 19.54%. Article presents also the results of studies of elemental composition and SEM analysis in the sediments depending on the factions to confirm significant part of minerals.