Database research record2025·United States (Atlanta)
Lead Contamination Propagation into Plants of a Metro Atlanta Home
Carithers, Jaci, Gowen, Samantha, Jenney, Francis
Digital Commons - PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Urban Farm DB summary
A study in a Metro Atlanta residence, United States, analyzed lead contamination in soil and plant samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The research found substantial lead contamination, particularly in areas where crops were grown. Results demonstrated the propagation of lead from contaminated soil into local vegetation over time, with an average level of 143.9 mg/kg, ranging from 5.1 mg/kg to 499.5 mg/kg.