British Geological Survey data details concentrations of total organic carbon, petroleum hydrocarbons, PAHs, and PCBs in 84 near-surface soil samples from Glasgow, UK. Measurements include mean and median values for total petroleum hydrocarbons (79-2,505 mg kg-1), Σ16 PAH (2-653 mg kg-1), and ΣPCB7 (0.3-344 mg kg-1), collected in July 2011 across a 255 km2 area.
Use Cases
- Model spatial distribution of total petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations across the 255 km2 sampling area.
- Analyze correlations between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) levels and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations in soil samples.
- Compare the aromatic fraction and saturates percentages of total petroleum hydrocarbons to identify pollution source patterns.
- Use Σ16 PAH and Σ31 PAH ranges to assess contamination severity and regulatory compliance for urban soil.
Strengths
- Provides specific concentration ranges and summary statistics (mean, median) for multiple pollutant groups.
- Covers 84 distinct soil samples from a defined 255 km2 urban area.
- Data is associated with a peer-reviewed research publication, ensuring academic rigor.
Limitations
- Limited to a single sampling event in July 2011, lacking temporal trend analysis.
- Sample size of 84 soils may be insufficient for highly granular spatial modeling.
- Geographic scope is restricted to Glasgow, UK, limiting generalizability.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Chemical analysis of 84 near-surface soil samples (5-20 cm depth).
- Time Range
- July 2011
- Freshness
- Data last updated in platform on 2026-03-19, but underlying collection occurred in 2011.
- Geography
- Glasgow, Clyde Basin, UK (255 km2 area)