Summertime variations in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at four sites in New Jersey

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00122a015· OSTI ID:6784826

Harkov, R; Greenberg, A; Darack, F; Daisey, J M; Lioy, P J

Variations in the summertime concentrations of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) collected by using inhalable particulate samplers (IPM-D/sub 50/ < 15 ..mu..m) at four sites in New Jersey are presented and examined. The levels of PAH found in this study are consistent with other urban values reported in the literature. While day-to-day trends in PAH concentrations at the four sites were influenced by regional meteorology, it appears that local sources had the greatest influence on ambient levels. Comparison of selected PAH with IPM, EOM (extractable organic matter), and SO/sub 4//sup 2 -/ values at each site showed weak correlations. However, intersite and intrasite Spearman rank correlations among PAH were significant and suggest a common type of source emitter at the urban locations during the summer. The intersite correlations also reflect the proximity of the four sites.

• Research Organization: New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, Trenton
• OSTI ID: 6784826
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 18:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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