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The study of metal contamination in urban topsoils of Mexico City using GIS

Authors: María Teresa Rodríguez-Salazar, Ofelia Morton-Bermea, Elizabeth Hernández-Álvarez, Rufino Lozano, Victor Tapia-Cruz

Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences | Issue 5/2011

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This research presents and discusses information concerning the spatial distribution of heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Zn, Ba, Co, Cr, Ni and V) in the urban environments of Mexico City using geographical information system and statistical analysis. Superficial soil samples (n = 146) were analyzed. The highest contamination indices were found in the north and center zone of the metropolitan area. In contrast, the surrounding rural fields show a lower impact grade. The higher concentrations of Pb, Cu, Zn and Ba were observed as being related to high vehicular traffic, nevertheless other elements such as Co, Cr, Ni and V do not show anthropogenic influence and their content can be attributed to the parental rock. The results are compared with previous surveys carried out in 2003 in order to evaluate temporal deposition trends. No changes were found on reported concentrations except for Cu and Zn, whose concentration has increased in later years. The results suggest that spatial distribution analysis and results in comparison with previous studies could be useful for the management and sustainable development of the metropolitan area of Mexico City.

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Title: The study of metal contamination in urban topsoils of Mexico City using GIS
Authors: María Teresa Rodríguez-Salazar
Ofelia Morton-Bermea
Elizabeth Hernández-Álvarez
Rufino Lozano
Victor Tapia-Cruz
Publication date: 01-03-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1866-6280
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6299
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-010-0584-5

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