Deriving Natural Background Levels of Arsenic at the Meso-Scale Using Site-Specific Datasets: An Unorthodox Method

Deriving Natural Background Levels of Arsenic at the Meso-Scale Using Site-Specific Datasets: An Unorthodox Method

Arsenic is found in groundwater above regulatory limits in many countries and its origin is often from natural sources, making the definition of Natural Background Levels (NBLs) crucial. NBL is commonly assessed based on either dedicated small-scale monitoring campaigns or large-scale national/regio...

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Main Authors: Maria Filippini, Chiara Zanotti, Tullia Bonomi, Vito G. Sacchetti, Alessandro Amorosi, Enrico Dinelli, Marco Rotiroti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
natural background levels
arsenic
groundwater quality
sites under remediation
site-specific data
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/4/452

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