Summertime variations in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at four sites in new jersey

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1984

Abstract

Variations in the summertime concentrations of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) collected by using inhalable particulate samplers (IPM-D50 < 15μm) 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 SO42-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. © 1984, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

Identifier

0021412585 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Environmental Science and Technology

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1021/es00122a015

e-ISSN

15205851

ISSN

0013936X

First Page

287

Last Page

291

Issue

4

Volume

18

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