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15 Jan 2021
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Spatial variability in heavy metal concentration in urban pavement joints – a case study
Collin J. Weber
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Geography, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg,
Germany
Alexander Santowski
Department of Geography, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg,
Germany
Peter Chifflard
Department of Geography, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg,
Germany
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Short summary
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.
Pavement joints, defined as the joint between paving stones and filled with different materials,...
