Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


ucin1141359669.pdf (2.14 MB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

ASSESSING THE HUMAN HEALTH RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CCA-CONTAMINATED MULCH

HIGH, CRYSTAL MICHELLE SMITH
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1141359669

Abstract Details

2006, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Environmental Science.
To determine the impact that chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-contaminated mulch imposes on the environment and human health, forty commercially purchased mulch samples from Cincinnati Metropolitan area were studied. This study was conducted in three phases; (1) quantified TCLP metal concentrations leached from each mulch, (2) conducted bioavailability studies to determine potential threats to human health from mulch, and (3) analyzed rhizosphere microbial communities before and after mulch application through plate counts. It was found that the mulches leached chromium, copper, and arsenic. In the bioavailability and microbial studies, there were no significant differences observed between the composite mulch and negative control mulch treatments. In all cases, metals accumulated in the edible plant portions were at concentrations below the recommended daily doses. These results provide an indication of the potential threat to human health from CCA-contaminated mulch, and calls for public awareness / educational programs about mulch uses.
Dr. Daniel Oerther (Advisor)
93 p.
Chromated Copper Arsenate; CCA; CCA-Contaminated Mulch; Vegetables Grown in CCA-Contaminated Mulch

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • HIGH, C. M. S. (2006). ASSESSING THE HUMAN HEALTH RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CCA-CONTAMINATED MULCH [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1141359669

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • HIGH, CRYSTAL. ASSESSING THE HUMAN HEALTH RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CCA-CONTAMINATED MULCH. 2006. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1141359669.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • HIGH, CRYSTAL. "ASSESSING THE HUMAN HEALTH RISKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CCA-CONTAMINATED MULCH." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1141359669

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

ucin1141359669
793
© 2006, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by University of Cincinnati and OhioLINK.