Geochemical and statistical approach to evaluate background concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn (case study: Eastern Poland)

Zgłobicki, Wojciech; Lata, Lesia; Plak, Andrzej; Reszka, M.

doi:10.1007/s12665-010-0529-z

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“…The determined levels of the studied elements are not high in comparison with the values provided for the region by Lis and Pasieczna (1995) and Zgłobicki et al (2011), particularly in the case of copper and zinc. The geochemical background determined for the studied elements was similar for all three sites (Table 3).…”

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Impact of microtopography on the geochemistry of soils within archaeological sites in SE Poland

Zgłobicki

2013

Environ Earth Sci

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The geochemical record of human impact within three archaeological sites in SE Poland was analysed. The total levels of Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn and P were defined. The content of the studied elements was found to be higher than the determined geochemical background. In all cases, significantly higher concentrations (2-3 times) of trace metals were found in sediments filling small depressions and foot-slope locations. These concentrations were often higher than in the profiles within the archaeological objects. The vertical distributions of elements were also different from soil profiles located on flat surfaces. The study thus confirms that microtopography and soil erosion may impact (diversify) the initial horizontal and vertical variation of geochemistry of soils within archaeological sites caused by human activity. This should be taken into account when using geochemical prospecting in archaeological studies in areas with varied topography.

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Impact of microtopography on the geochemistry of soils within archaeological sites in SE Poland

Zgłobicki

2013

Environ Earth Sci

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“…The concentrations of trace elements in the bottom river sediments were mostly within the ranges typical of European background values (Table 1) (Kabata-Pendias and Pendias, 2001;Woitke et al, 2003;Zgłobicki et al, 2011), except for Zn, Ni and Cu whose values were above the background concentrations in most study sites (Zgłobicki et al, 2011). The pH of bottom sediments was close to neutral and ranged between 6.58 and 7.93.…”

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Trace metal bioindication and phytoremediation potentialities of Phalaris arundinacea L. (reed canary grass)

Polechońska

Klink

2014

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

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“…Finally, results highlighted the importance of calculating background values for specific sites since the conditions and distribution of the parameters may be different and could lead to misinterpretations when assessing the degree of water alteration [17,22]. This was the case for coastal TP levels that exceed almost 100% with respect to the limits of Hawaii while background calculations suggested that levels were subject to natural increases that surpasses Hawaiian specific criteria for estuaries (3 NTU).…”

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An Integrated Approach for Evaluating Water Quality between 2007–2015 in Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Archipelago

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Guerrero

Quezada

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Water quality in Galápagos has been deteriorating by increased human impacts over the past few decades. Water quality is a key environmental component and issue in need to be evaluated in the Pelican Bay Watershed, the biggest urban and economic development of Santa Cruz Island, for better management and regulation of water resources. This study assesses coastal and ground water bodies of Pelican Bay by employing a 9-year dataset obtained during a local water quality monitoring program conducted by the Galápagos National Park. Physical-chemical and microbial parameters were evaluated with respect to national and international water quality standards. A statistical integrated approach was performed to calculate environmental background levels of water quality parameters and to explore their seasonal and spatial variation. In addition, a sensitivity analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of changes in tourism and residents in San Cruz Island in the degradation of water sources. Results highlighted are: (a) water is not suitable for drinking and domestic use at some inland sites; (b) saline water is used for irrigation in the highlands; (c) the presence of parameters of concern at coastal sites represent a risk for human and ecosystem health; (d) background levels may serve for defining site-specific limits to control water quality, and; (e) the influence of population change on water quality conditions varied at each site with a higher effect at coastal sites relatively to inland sites. This study provided valuable information of the water quality status in Santa Cruz Island and can serve as a baseline for effective water management and control of pollution.

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Geochemical and statistical approach to evaluate background concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn (case study: Eastern Poland)

Abstract: . All the methods applied gave similar results. The highest deviation of the background was noted for Cu and the lowest for Zn. The lowest values of background were obtained for loess sediments and the highest in the case of the multiple 2r method.

Cited by 35 publications

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Impact of microtopography on the geochemistry of soils within archaeological sites in SE Poland

Impact of microtopography on the geochemistry of soils within archaeological sites in SE Poland

Trace metal bioindication and phytoremediation potentialities of Phalaris arundinacea L. (reed canary grass)

An Integrated Approach for Evaluating Water Quality between 2007–2015 in Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Archipelago

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