Alkylated Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds in Road Runoff Are an Environmental Risk and Should Be Included in Future Investigations
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5399
Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) and metals are important contaminants in road runoff. Vital mitigation measures against aquatic contamination from road runoff include the use of sedimentation ponds. However, it has been demonstrated that ecosystems in… read more here.
Keywords: sedimentation ponds; sedimentation; environmental risk; road runoff ... See more keywords
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: bioaccumulation in dragonfly nymphs (Anisoptera), and determination of alkylated forms in sediment for an improved environmental assessment
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67355-1
Abstract: Road runoff carries a mixture of contaminants that threatens the quality of natural water bodies and the health of aquatic organisms. The use of sedimentation ponds is a nature-based solution for the treatment of road… read more here.
Keywords: dragonfly nymphs; sediment; aromatic hydrocarbons; polycyclic aromatic ... See more keywords