Influence of Harbor Contamination on the Level and Composition of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
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Samples of produce (tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and lettuce) from the area surrounding the New Bedford Harbor Superfund site were analyzed for the concentration and distribution of 47 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners. Samples of produce from out of state also were analyzed for comparison purposes. New Bedford Harbor sediments are highly contaminated with PCBs, which may partition into the seawater and ultimately into air. During low tide, direct volatilization of PCBs is likely since the sediment
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