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Determination of the pollution with lead in the batteries factory in Al-Saffera (Aleppo) and surrounding area

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the lead concentrations in the ecosystem surrounding the batteries factory in Al-Saffera. The results showed that the lead levels were very high in both factory area and the surrounding agricultural area. Lead levels in air varied between 12 and 34 {mu}g/m3 in the area outside the factory. The same trends were in both soil and plant samples, and normal washing does not decrease the lead level in plant samples to acceptable levels. Mean lead levels in blood was also high and ranged between 55 and 28 {mu}g /dl for factory workers and village inhabitants respectively. In conclusion the authorities administration must take all necessary procedures to reduce the lead levels in the factory area and in the surrounding area.(Author)
Authors:
Al-Oudat, M; Al-Kharfan, K; Al-Shamali, K [1] 
  1. Atomic Energy Commission, Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic), Dept. of Protection and Safety
Publication Date:
Oct 15, 2007
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
AECS-PR/RSS-752
Resource Relation:
Other Information: 34 refs.; 14 tabs.; 4 figs
Subject:
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; AIR; CONCENTRATION RATIO; ELECTRIC BATTERIES; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; INDUSTRIAL PLANTS; LEAD; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; PLANTS; POLLUTION; PUBLIC HEALTH; SOILS; SYRIA
OSTI ID:
21100387
Research Organizations:
Atomic Energy Commission, Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic), Dept. of Protection and Safety
Country of Origin:
Syrian Arab Republic
Language:
Arabic
Other Identifying Numbers:
TRN: SY0801811110481
Availability:
Available from INIS in electronic form
Submitting Site:
INIS
Size:
41 pages
Announcement Date:
Dec 08, 2008

Citation Formats

Al-Oudat, M, Al-Kharfan, K, and Al-Shamali, K. Determination of the pollution with lead in the batteries factory in Al-Saffera (Aleppo) and surrounding area. Syrian Arab Republic: N. p., 2007. Web.
Al-Oudat, M, Al-Kharfan, K, & Al-Shamali, K. Determination of the pollution with lead in the batteries factory in Al-Saffera (Aleppo) and surrounding area. Syrian Arab Republic.
Al-Oudat, M, Al-Kharfan, K, and Al-Shamali, K. 2007. "Determination of the pollution with lead in the batteries factory in Al-Saffera (Aleppo) and surrounding area." Syrian Arab Republic.
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title = {Determination of the pollution with lead in the batteries factory in Al-Saffera (Aleppo) and surrounding area}
author = {Al-Oudat, M, Al-Kharfan, K, and Al-Shamali, K}
abstractNote = {The study aimed to determine the lead concentrations in the ecosystem surrounding the batteries factory in Al-Saffera. The results showed that the lead levels were very high in both factory area and the surrounding agricultural area. Lead levels in air varied between 12 and 34 {mu}g/m3 in the area outside the factory. The same trends were in both soil and plant samples, and normal washing does not decrease the lead level in plant samples to acceptable levels. Mean lead levels in blood was also high and ranged between 55 and 28 {mu}g /dl for factory workers and village inhabitants respectively. In conclusion the authorities administration must take all necessary procedures to reduce the lead levels in the factory area and in the surrounding area.(Author)}
place = {Syrian Arab Republic}
year = {2007}
month = {Oct}
}