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Contamination of vegetation by tetraethyl lead

January 1, 1962

Tetraethyl lead is a normal constituent of vegetation growing along our highways. Washed grass near Denver contained 3000 ppm (in ash) near major intersections and > 50 ppm for 500 feet downwind. Vegetables grown within 25 feet of a road in upstate New York and western Maryland averaged 80 to 115 ppm.

Publication Year 1962
Title Contamination of vegetation by tetraethyl lead
Authors H.L. Cannon, J.M. Bowles
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010551
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse