2020
DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20151
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Atmospheric deposition of arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc near an operating and an abandoned lead smelter

Abstract: Atmospheric deposition samples were collected over 15 mo at several locations near an operating smelter and an abandoned Pb smelter to investigate the contribution of Pb smelting to depositional fluxes and potential local air quality degradation. Samples were analyzed for As, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn and subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Concentrations of Cd and Pb at both sites were greater than at the control site (p < .05), and significant correlations existed b… Show more

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“…In contrast, there were no obvious regularities in heavy metal concentrations in wet depositions at the pollution site (MS; Figure 3B). This phenomenon resulted from the local zinc oxide smelting facilities, whose operations contributed to the accumulation of heavy metals via atmospheric deposition all year round (Xing et al, 2020a).…”
Section: Heavy Metal Concentrations In Wet Depositionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In contrast, there were no obvious regularities in heavy metal concentrations in wet depositions at the pollution site (MS; Figure 3B). This phenomenon resulted from the local zinc oxide smelting facilities, whose operations contributed to the accumulation of heavy metals via atmospheric deposition all year round (Xing et al, 2020a).…”
Section: Heavy Metal Concentrations In Wet Depositionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to the limited critical radius of atmospheric transport and the reduction of emissions caused by human activities, it is expected that the number of heavy metals deposited in the atmosphere in industrial areas will be higher than compared to those in natural ecosystems (Al-Khashman et al, 2013;Kiyoshi et al, 2019). Many studies have shown that atmospheric deposition can transport industrial compounds over long distances, causing pollution to the atmosphere and soil around factories (Hermanson et al, 2020;Xing et al, 2020a). The accumulation of heavy metals in atmospheric deposition in the ecosystem can more effectively be accurately reflected in closed regions (Kara et al, 2014;Pan et al, 2021).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…• application of metal(loid)-containing pesticides such as lead arsenate applied to fruit orchards (Gao & Burau, 1997), arsenic containing cattle-dip (McLaren et al, 1998), and copper fungicide applied to vineyards and other crops (Epstein & Bassein, 2001); • emissions from coal burning and smelters, which present an ongoing threat to large areas of agricultural land because of atmospheric deposition of heavy metals, including Hg, Cd, Zn, Cu, and Pb (Li et al, 2017;Xing et al, 2020), creating risks to the food supply for large populations living in affected regions; and • urban agriculture because urban soils are often contaminated with the metals Pb, Ni, Zn, Cu, Hg, Cd from improper disposal of contaminated materials, emissions and industrial activities (Attanayake et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2006;Defoe et al, 2014).…”
Section: Trace Element Contaminant Sources and Sitesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Trace metal contamination in aquatic environments has numerous anthropogenic sources including mining, industrial processes, power production, and agriculture (Sahu & Basti, 2020). Atmospheric deposition of metals from metal smelting and fossil fuel incineration, as well as leachates from waste dumps and mines, poses threats to both terrestrial and aquatic environments (Hovmand et al, 2008; Xing et al, 2020). Average concentrations of cadmium in soil globally are around 0.36 mg/kg (Kubier et al, 2019) but occur in higher concentrations in areas impacted by related industries with concentrations as high as 171.72 mg/kg (Bouida et al, 2022).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%