The objective of this research was to analyze for sources of contamination of the Long Creek Watershed in South Portland, ME. Pollutants tend to be transported by rainwater along roadways and into storm drains. The runoff due to this process is a detriment to aquatic ecosystems. This project aimed to investigate the concentrations of heavy metals in street dust by monitoring specific locations within the watershed and assessing trends over time. Samples were analyzed using an x-ray fluorescence spectrophotometer. The results of this research will be used to determine how to better manage urban runoff contamination into bodies of water, including the Long Creek Watershed.

Analysis of heavy metal concentrations within street dust of the Long Creek watershed

245th National Meeting (2013)

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