Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in old landfills

Walsh, DC; Lafleur, RG; Bopp, RF

HERO ID

28908

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1994

Language

English

HERO ID 28908
In Press No
Year 1994
Title Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in old landfills
Authors Walsh, DC; Lafleur, RG; Bopp, RF
Journal Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences
Volume 16
Issue 2
Page Numbers 137-144
Abstract BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Available data for three New York City landfills constructed prior to 1925 are compiled to evaluate the presence and characteristics of seven non-alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds in solid waste and pore waters. PAH compounds were detected in 90% of 154 waste samples. The median and maximum total PAH concentrations in waste were 7,010 and 277,200 ug/kg, respectively. A characteristic pattern in the relative abundance of seven PAH compounds is observed for most waste samples. Peak abundances are seen for PAH compounds in the middle molecular weight range (mw = 178-226). Progressively lower concentrations are observed for PAH compounds that are heavier or lighter than this range. Three compounds, phenanthrene, pyrene and chrysene, typically account for more than 35% of the total PAH in waste. The total PAH concentration is highly variable with depth and location and is probably dependent on random local variability of waste. Differences in the aque
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