Soil environmental monitoring of repurposed railway line operated for 75 years: Case study in Northeast Poland

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62156489%3A43210%2F25%3A43926011" target="_blank" >RIV/62156489:43210/25:43926011 - isvavai.cz</a>

Nalezeny alternativní kódy

RIV/61989100:27710/25:10255934

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100919" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100919</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100919" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100919</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Soil environmental monitoring of repurposed railway line operated for 75 years: Case study in Northeast Poland

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This study examines the environmental implications of repurposing former railway infrastructure into bicycle paths in northeastern Poland. While lauding the commendable initiative for offering eco-friendly transportation alternatives, the investigation emphasises the potential environmental and consequences linked to contaminated soils resulting from the former railway line, posing risks for both users and the environment. Topsoil samples (0-25 cm) were collected from eight measurement points along the Szczytno - Biskupiec Reszelski railway line (Poland), at varying distances from the railway tracks (5-30 m). Concentrations of specific Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs), notably Ni, Zn, Pb, and Cd, were analysed in 48 topsoil samples. Furthermore, the soil contamination was assessed by contamination indices, single (Igeo, PI) and integrated (RI, (IPln, MERMQ). The study revealed variations in PTE concentrations, with the highest levels recorded at the fourth and seventh sampling sites (4:34.2-57.5 mg/kg; 7:18.2-42.3 mg/kg). These findings were consistently supported by the MERMQ and RI indices, emphasising the significant risks for the environment and increased soil toxicity. In light of the EU&apos;s proposed Soil Monitoring Law, the research emphasises the need for robust data collection, analysis, and contamination monitoring practices to facilitate informed decision-making and sustainable environmental management in repurposed transportation infrastructure.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Soil environmental monitoring of repurposed railway line operated for 75 years: Case study in Northeast Poland

Popis výsledku anglicky

This study examines the environmental implications of repurposing former railway infrastructure into bicycle paths in northeastern Poland. While lauding the commendable initiative for offering eco-friendly transportation alternatives, the investigation emphasises the potential environmental and consequences linked to contaminated soils resulting from the former railway line, posing risks for both users and the environment. Topsoil samples (0-25 cm) were collected from eight measurement points along the Szczytno - Biskupiec Reszelski railway line (Poland), at varying distances from the railway tracks (5-30 m). Concentrations of specific Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs), notably Ni, Zn, Pb, and Cd, were analysed in 48 topsoil samples. Furthermore, the soil contamination was assessed by contamination indices, single (Igeo, PI) and integrated (RI, (IPln, MERMQ). The study revealed variations in PTE concentrations, with the highest levels recorded at the fourth and seventh sampling sites (4:34.2-57.5 mg/kg; 7:18.2-42.3 mg/kg). These findings were consistently supported by the MERMQ and RI indices, emphasising the significant risks for the environment and increased soil toxicity. In light of the EU&apos;s proposed Soil Monitoring Law, the research emphasises the need for robust data collection, analysis, and contamination monitoring practices to facilitate informed decision-making and sustainable environmental management in repurposed transportation infrastructure.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)

Projekt

—

Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Desalination and Water Treatment

ISSN

1944-3994

e-ISSN

1944-3986

Svazek periodika

321

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

January

Stát vydavatele periodika

US - Spojené státy americké

Počet stran výsledku

9

Strana od-do

100919

Kód UT WoS článku

001367020000001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85210044121