Chemical fractionation of Cu and Zn in stormwater, roadway dust and stormwater pond sediments
Environmental Pollution
By: Kimberly M. Camponelli, Steven M. Lev, Joel W. Snodgrass, Edward R. Landa, and Ryan E. Casey
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Abstract
This study evaluated the chemical fractionation of Cu and Zn from source to deposition in a stormwater system. Cu and Zn concentrations and chemical fractionation were determined for roadway dust, roadway runoff and pond sediments. Stormwater Cu and Zn concentrations were used to generate cumulative frequency distributions to characterize potential exposure to pond-dwelling organisms. Dissolved stormwater Zn exceeded USEPA acute and chronic water quality criteria in approximately 20% of storm samples and 20% of the storm duration sampled. Dissolved Cu exceeded the previously published chronic criterion in 75% of storm samples and duration and exceeded the acute criterion in 45% of samples and duration. The majority of sediment Cu (92–98%) occurred in the most recalcitrant phase, suggesting low bioavailability; Zn was substantially more available (39–62% recalcitrant). Most sediment concentrations for Cu and Zn exceeded published threshold effect concentrations and Zn often exceeded probable effect concentrations in surface sediments.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Chemical fractionation of Cu and Zn in stormwater, roadway dust and stormwater pond sediments |
| Series title | Environmental Pollution |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envpol.2010.02.024 |
| Volume | 158 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publisher location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Contributing office(s) | National Research Program - Eastern Branch, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 7 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Environmental Pollution |
| First page | 2143 |
| Last page | 2149 |
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