Statistical Analysis: Metal Concentrations in Soil
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2020-06-25
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Trenton, N.J. : Department of Environmental Protection and Energy, Division of Science and Research
Abstract
The Site Remediation and Waste Management Program (SRWMP) collected soil samples from
2016 to 2017 to characterize the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and metal
concentrations in New Jersey. Previously, the SRWMP and the Division of Science and Research
(DSR) produced a report detailing the results of the PAH analyses. Now, the main objective of
this report is to statistically analyze and interpret the metal concentrations in soil at various
sites across New Jersey. Another goal is to assess potential relationships between metal concentrations and other parameters including depth of sample, county, population density,
distance to nearest known contaminated site, and forested versus open areas.
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New Jersey, Soil pollution - New Jersey, Soils - Sampling - New Jersey, Soils - Heavy metal content - New Jersey