Dustfall as a Source of Water Quality Impairment

Lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, and cobalt in streams and lake waters of Cayuga Lake Basin, New York

“…Long-term ingestation of low levels of Cd have been associated with increased hypertension and decreased life span of experimental animals (Schroeder, 1965), and a detrimental effect of Cd movement in a food chain has been observed (Yamagata and Shigematsu, 1970). The possible movement of Cd through drinking water also suggests a need to safeguard open reservoirs located in areas with heavy traffic load (Johnson et al, 1966).…”

Accumulations of lead in soils for regions of high and low motor vehicle traffic density

“…reports have demonstrated that atmospheric pollution of lead (Pb), caused principally by com--bustion of leaded gasoline and liquid and vapor wastes from coal-burning and metal-melting establishments, has contributed to the increased Pb content of waters (Johnson, Rossano, et al, 1966;Tsaihwa, 1966), plants (Cannon and Bowles, 1962;Everett, Day, et al, 1967;Lagerwerff, 1966), and soils (Cannon and Bowles, 1962;Lagerwerff, 1966;Marten and Hammond, 1966) in industrial and urban areas. But information relative to accumulations in soils is fragmentary and inadequate.…”