Chromium Soil Sampling as of 5/2009

The information presented here represents initial results from a screening survey of surface soil from Hudson County, NJ. The soils were analyzed for the presence of hexavalent chromium. Various quality checks remain to be carried out, and additional results will be reported. The objective of this project is to identify potential areas of chromium contamination in Hudson County that have not been located in past investigations. Approximately 250 surface soil samples will be analyzed for hexavalent chromium. The results will be updated at this web site periodically.

Sampling locations have been selected due to their proximity to known chromium contamination sites and input from DEP site remediation staff and the public. Priority was given to proximity to the most highly contaminated sites. Most samples were obtained roadside or in public parks. Requests for sampling in this general area may be requested by contacting Robert Hazen at (609) 292-8294.

Hexavalent chromium was not detected in approximately 95% of the soils samples. Only 10 of 225 Hudson County soil samples to date have shown detectable hexavalent chromium. They range from 2 to 58 ppm. The analytical detection limit was approximately 2-3 ppm. The method of analysis was USEPA 3060A and 7196A.

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