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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-7-15-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-7-15-2021
Original research article
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15 Jan 2021
Original research article |  | 15 Jan 2021

Spatial variability in heavy metal concentration in urban pavement joints – a case study

Collin J. Weber, Alexander Santowski, and Peter Chifflard

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Pavement joints, defined as the joint between paving stones and filled with different materials, in the inner city area of Marburg (Hesse, Germany) show moderate to high pollution with different heavy metals. Enrichment of heavy metals in pavement joints is related to surface run-off accumulation. As the pollution of pavement joints poses direct risks to the environment and humans in urban areas, the inconspicuous joints should be considered in urban water management strategies.