Environmental prospection for PCDD/PCDF, PAH, PCB and heavy metals around the incinerator power plant of Reggio Emilia town (Northern Italy) and surrounding main roads

Samples of soil, sediment and pine needles from the Reggio Emilia area were analysed in order to estimate the environmental pollution caused by an MSWI. PCDD/PCDF, PCB, PAH and metals were analysed in the collected samples. The data obtained showed relatively low pollution levels. Indeed, the PCDD/P...

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Published in:Chemosphere (Oxford) 2005-03, Vol.58 (11), p.1563-1569
Main Authors: Capuano, F., Cavalchi, B., Martinelli, G., Pecchini, G., Renna, E., Scaroni, I., Bertacchi, M., Bigliardi, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
Dioxins
Emilia
MSWI
Pine needles
Soil analysis
Waste incinerator
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Summary:Samples of soil, sediment and pine needles from the Reggio Emilia area were analysed in order to estimate the environmental pollution caused by an MSWI. PCDD/PCDF, PCB, PAH and metals were analysed in the collected samples. The data obtained showed relatively low pollution levels. Indeed, the PCDD/PCDF and PCB data were comparable to the values usually found in the grazing areas of the European Union countries. Metal concentrations in soils and sediments may be related to local geological occurrences and to agricultural activities. PAH values are significantly lower than the limit values set by the Italian law.
ISSN:0045-6535
1879-1298
DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2004.11.065