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Title: Identifying potential impact of lead contamination using a geographic information system

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to identify the potential hazards associated with lead contamination from fixed sources in the city of Tijuana. An exploratory model is presented that describes the potential polluting sources as well as the exposed universe. The results of the analysis provide a clear picture of the geographic distribution of hazards areas for potential lead pollution in Tijuana. The findings are indicative of the dramatic consequences of rapid industrialization and urbanization in a city where there have not been significant planning efforts to mitigate the negative effects of this growth. The approach followed helps to narrow the universe of potential pollution sources, which can help to direct attention, research priorities, and resources to the most critical areas. 16 refs.

Authors:
 [1];  [2]
  1. UNAM, Morelia, Michoacan (Mexico)
  2. El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Tijuana (Mexico)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
456717
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Environmental Management
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 21; Journal Issue: 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan-Feb 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; LEAD; ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION; POLLUTION SOURCES; AIR POLLUTION; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION; URBAN AREAS; MEXICO

Citation Formats

Bocco, G, and Sanchez, R. Identifying potential impact of lead contamination using a geographic information system. United States: N. p., 1997. Web. doi:10.1007/s002679900012.
Bocco, G, & Sanchez, R. Identifying potential impact of lead contamination using a geographic information system. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002679900012
Bocco, G, and Sanchez, R. 1997. "Identifying potential impact of lead contamination using a geographic information system". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002679900012.
@article{osti_456717,
title = {Identifying potential impact of lead contamination using a geographic information system},
author = {Bocco, G and Sanchez, R},
abstractNote = {The main objective of this research was to identify the potential hazards associated with lead contamination from fixed sources in the city of Tijuana. An exploratory model is presented that describes the potential polluting sources as well as the exposed universe. The results of the analysis provide a clear picture of the geographic distribution of hazards areas for potential lead pollution in Tijuana. The findings are indicative of the dramatic consequences of rapid industrialization and urbanization in a city where there have not been significant planning efforts to mitigate the negative effects of this growth. The approach followed helps to narrow the universe of potential pollution sources, which can help to direct attention, research priorities, and resources to the most critical areas. 16 refs.},
doi = {10.1007/s002679900012},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/456717}, journal = {Environmental Management},
number = 1,
volume = 21,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997}
}