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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Lead in New York City Soils

Authors : Ireyena Li, Zhongqi Cheng, Anna Paltseva, Tatiana Morin, Brianne Smith, Richard Shaw

Published in: Megacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization

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Abstract

Urban soil is a sink for anthropogenic lead (Pb) and the latter is a persistent threat to human health, especially to children and the gardening population. In the past decade, several organizations have tested soil samples for Pb in New York City. Here we summarize the available soil Pb data for New York City and create a spatial distribution map. The highest Pb levels were present in the oldest parts of the city, and mostly industrial and high traffic areas. There is overlap between high Pb areas with areas of high population density and high poverty rates. The analyses help delineate parts of the city that are most affected, possible sources of Pb, and where to prioritize resources for mitigation and remediation.

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Metadata
Title
Lead in New York City Soils
Authors
Ireyena Li
Zhongqi Cheng
Anna Paltseva
Tatiana Morin
Brianne Smith
Richard Shaw
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Megacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-70556-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-70557-6

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70557-6_9