Tag: Anna Velardi
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Analysis of Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Trace Metals in Surface Soils and Environmental Equity in Fredericksburg, Virginia
By Anna Velardi, Faith Jones, Audrey Turner Faculty Mentor: Melanie Szulczewski Abstract Investigation into the presence of heavy metals in soil samples from a survey conducted around Fredericksburg using a variety of analysis techniques. Texture, pH, as well as organic matter content and metal concentrations in the soil were determined at 20 different locations throughout…
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Examination of the Potential Health and Ecological Impacts of the Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Harmful Metals in Some Kingston, Jamaica, Surface Soils
By Audrey Turner, Faith Jones, and Anna Velardi Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melanie Szulczewski Abstract This study investigated background levels of concerning metals in a variety of soils in and near Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Minimal soil sample collection and analysis had occurred since a 1988 island-wide geochemical survey revealed very high concentrations of total…
