Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Detention‐Basin Sediments
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 120, Issue 3
Abstract
The present study was conducted to examine petroleum hydrocarbons in the sediments of a storm‐water retention basin in central New Jersey. A dry storm‐water detention basin, which services a 0.405‐km2 (100‐acre) condominium development, was used for the investigation. Soil samples were collected following the general pattern of water progression through the basin and analyzed for total petroleum hydrocarbons. The study found petroleum hydrocarbons, being hydrophobic in nature, sorb to particulates that settle and reside in the sediment. Results comparing two successive summer samplings show that levels of petroleum hydrocarbons are maintained in the basin sediments. General trends showed that the hydrocarbon concentrations are a function of depth and proximity to the influent culverts. One soil core was extended to a depth of 15.2 cm (6 in.). The results show hydrocarbon concentrations decreasing to background levels at 15.2 cm (6 in.). At present, however, it is not possible to determine whether or not the hydrocarbons are degraded or pose a migration threat.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 120 • Issue 3 • May 1994
Pages: 683 - 690
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 18, 1992
Published online: May 1, 1994
Published in print: May 1994
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