Dataset of trace elements concentrations in snow samples collected in Jelgava City (Latvia) in December 2020

Abstract

The data set provided in this article consist of two repeated data sets of chemical elements concentrations in snow samples. The snow samples were collected in Jelgava city at December 15th with 5 day exposition time. Snow samples were collected in 59 monitoring points in Jelgava city and in one sample in rural area monitoring point as control. The collected snow samples were melted, acidified with HNO 3 and analysed with ICP-MS. The samples were analysed Aluminium (Al), Silicon (Si), Chrome (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Arsenic (As), Molybdenum (Mo), Cadmium (Cd), Barium (Ba), Tungsten (W), Lead (Pb). The collected data are with fundamental scientific value and can be applied only for local data analysis. Data set is useful for local city air quality research work and for evaluation not only local urban impact but in future evaluate city green infrastructure impact on air quality and evaluation of air pollution mitigation measures efficiency.

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Assessment of Drinking Water Quality in Urban Water Supply Systems: The Case of Hawassa City, Ethiopia

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