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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rainwater.

D Quaghebeur, E de Wulf, M C Ravelingien

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    |December 15, 1983
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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Atmospheric Science

    Background:

    • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) are persistent organic pollutants.
    • Rainwater composition is influenced by atmospheric deposition and local environmental factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the seasonal variation and deposition of PAH in rainwater.
    • To assess the role of rainwater in pollutant transport and distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Year-round monitoring of PAH in rainwater at two distinct Belgian locations.
    • Analysis of PAH concentrations, total organic carbon (TOC), and correlation with rainfall quantity and wind direction.

    Main Results:

    • PAH levels peaked in winter, primarily attributed to household heating emissions.
    • PAH amounts in rain were proportional to rainfall volume.
    • Rainfall acted as a significant factor in the wide-area transport and distribution of PAH, obscuring localized source identification.

    Conclusions:

    • Household heating is a major contributor to winter PAH pollution in rainwater.
    • Rainwater plays a critical role in the long-range transport of atmospheric pollutants.
    • Effective management of PAH pollution requires considering broad atmospheric transport mechanisms.

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