The first pollution investigation of road sediment in Gary, Indiana: Anthropogenic metals and possible health implications for a socioeconomically disadvantaged area
An investigation of road sediment in Gary, Indiana revealed high levels of various trace metals such as Zn, Mn, and Cr, often exceeding those of background reference concentrations as shown through geoaccumulation indices and contamination factors. The hazard index (HI) value for Mn in children was...
Main Authors: | Matthew Dietrich, Amy Wolfe, Michelle Burke, Mark P.S. Krekeler |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-07-01
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Series: | Environment International |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019301941 |
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