Lead concentrations in soil and vegetation associated with highways of different traffic densities

Soil lead levels were found to decrease significantly in all traffic areas as distance from the highway increased. Areas of higher traffic volume had greater soil lead levels. Strong trends were shown in vegetation with areas of greater traffic density having greater lead levels than areas of lower...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1976-07, Vol.16 (1), p.66-70
Main Authors: Goldsmith, C.D. Jr, Scanlon, P.F, Pirie, W.R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
environmental science
Lead - analysis
natural resource management
Plants - analysis
Poaceae - analysis
pollution
Soil - analysis
Trees
Vehicle Emissions - analysis
Virginia
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Summary:Soil lead levels were found to decrease significantly in all traffic areas as distance from the highway increased. Areas of higher traffic volume had greater soil lead levels. Strong trends were shown in vegetation with areas of greater traffic density having greater lead levels than areas of lower traffic density. A decrease in lead levels was also noted in vegetation as distance from highway increased.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/BF01753107