PCB sources and degradation in sediments of Ashtabula River, Ohio, USA, determined from receptor models

The PCB pollution in Ashtabula River sediments was evaluated using a factor analysis (FA) model with non-negative constraints, and a chemical mass balance (CMB) model. The FA model identified Aroclor 1248 as the major PCB source, and also a congener pattern significantly different from that of any A...

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Publié dans:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 46(2002), 3 vom: 06., Seite 89-96
Auteur principal: Imamoglu, I (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Li, K, Christensen, E R
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2002
Accès à la collection:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Aroclors Chlorine Compounds Environmental Pollutants Water Pollutants, Chemical Polychlorinated Biphenyls DFC2HB4I0K