Petroleum hydrocarbons in detention-basin sediments
Journal Article
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· Journal of Environmental Engineering (New York); (United States)
- Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc., Wall, NJ (United States)
- Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ (United States). Dept. of Environmental Science
The present study was conducted to examine petroleum hydrocarbons in the sediments of a storm-water retention basin in central New Jersey. A dry storm-water detention basin, which services a 0.405-km[sup 2] condominium development, was used for the investigation. Soil samples were collected following the general pattern of water progression through the basin and analyzed for total petroleum hydrocarbons. The study found petroleum hydrocarbons, being hydrophobic in nature, sorb to particulates that settle and reside in the sediment. Results comparing two successive summer samplings show that levels of petroleum hydrocarbons are maintained in the basin sediments. General trends showed that the hydrocarbon concentrations are a function of depth and proximity to the influent culverts. One soil core was extended to a depth of 15.2 cm. The results show hydrocarbon concentrations decreasing to back ground levels at 15.2 cm. At present, however, it is not possible to determine whether or not the hydrocarbons are degraded or pose a migration threat.
- OSTI ID:
- 7031795
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Environmental Engineering (New York); (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Engineering (New York); (United States) Vol. 120:3; ISSN 0733-9372; ISSN JOEEDU
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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