The dataset contains concentrations of metals and metalloids in plants sampled during a spill monitoring program in November 2015. The main objective was to assess potential spill effects by comparing results from samples taken before, during, and after the spill. The data was published by the Government and Municipalities of Québec on the open_canada platform.
Use Cases
- Compare pre- and post-spill plant contamination levels based on the sampling timeline described.
- Assess spatial impacts of a spill in a natural deposition zone based on the station distribution strategy.
- Analyze bioaccumulation of metals and metalloids in plants based on the measured concentrations.
- Model ecological risk from industrial spills based on the comparative analysis framework.
Strengths
- Data is associated with a documented spill monitoring program with a clear objective.
- The dataset is available under the CC-BY-4.0 license, facilitating reuse.
- A supporting interpretation document is referenced for context.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- The description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Government and Municipalities of Québec
- Collection Method
- Sampling program to assess spill impacts on plant quality.
- Time Range
- November 2015
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:45:50.058253; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Sorel Islands delta, Québec, Canada