Determining Arsenic Distribution in Urban Soils: A Comparison with Nonurban Soils
| Autor: | Lena Q. Ma, Tait Chirenje, Edward J. Zillioux |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Pollution
media_common.quotation_subject Site selection lcsh:Medicine Distribution (economics) chemistry.chemical_element lcsh:Technology General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Arsenic Soil Reference Values urban soils Animals Humans Soil Pollutants lcsh:Science General Environmental Science media_common Mini-Review Article lcsh:T business.industry lcsh:R outliers Urban Health Background concentrations General Medicine Remedial action background concentrations chemistry Environmental chemistry Soil water Florida Environmental science lcsh:Q spatial variability Sample collection Water resource management business Environmental Monitoring |
| Zdroj: | The Scientific World Journal The Scientific World Journal, Vol 2, Pp 1404-1417 (2002) Scopus-Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 1537-744X 2356-6140 |
| Popis: | There are many challenges in the determination of arsenic background concentrations in soils. However, these challenges are magnified when those determinations are carried out on urban soils. Irrespective of this, it is important to correctly identify and understand the extent of pollution in order to provide efficient preventative, remedial actions and cost-effective management of contaminated areas. This review paper discusses the factors that make the determination of arsenic background concentrations in urban areas different from similar determinations in nonurban areas. It also proposes solutions, where applicable, that are based on experience in determining arsenic background concentrations in both urban and nonurban areas in Florida, and from other studies in the literature. Urban soils are considerably different from nonurban areas because they have significant human disturbance, making them more difficult to study. They are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability, compaction, and modified chemical and physical characteristics. These differences have to be addressed during site selection, sample collection, and statistical analyses when determining arsenic distribution. |
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