Elevated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a river floodplain soil due to coal mining activities

T. Hofmann, C. Pies, Y. Yang

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Abstract

Elevated PAH concentrations were found in soil samples collected along the Mosel River. These contaminations were associated with the occurrence of coal particles found in the soil. The majority of the PAH contamination in the soils was linked to coal mining activities in the Saar region. Density and grain size separation showed a similar PAH distribution pattern in all of the fractions, indicating a uniform origin of PAHs. Together with coal petrography a good correlation between TOC and PAHs concentration confirmed the impact of former coal mining activity on the PAHs distribution in study area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGroundwater Management in the Danube River Basin and other Large River Basins
Pages69-74
Number of pages6
Edition3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameWater Science and Technology: Water Supply
Number3
Volume7
ISSN (Print)1606-9749

Keywords

  • Coal mining
  • PAHs
  • Sediments
  • Soil
  • TOC

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