Vertical and horizontal variation in natural chloroform in two adjacent soil profiles in a coniferous forest

C.N. Albers, T. Laier, O.S. Jacobsen

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Abstract

Naturally produced chloroform is occasionally detected in soil and groundwater of non-urban areas in concentrations that can exceed the regulatory levels. In this study, we present the distribution of naturally produced chloroform in a temperate coniferous forest from top soil to upper groundwater. Chloroform is most likely produced by the activity of fungi, and the production varies therefore with the domains of certain unidentified fungi. We show that the differences in concentration within 10 metres can approach two orders of magnitude in the top soil. The difference in chloroform concentrations in upper groundwater within the same distance is almost one order of magnitude. The concentration of chloroform in the top soil varies significantly with season, while season affect deeper levels much less.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeo-environment and landscape evolution III
Subtitle of host publicationEvolution, monitoring, simulation, management and remediation of the geological environment and landscape
EditorsU. Mander, C.A. Brebbia, J.F. Martin-Duque
PublisherWessex Institute of Technology
Pages161-170
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-84564-325-6
ISBN (Print)978-1-84564-117-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event3rd International Conference on Evaluation, Monitoring, Simulation, Management and Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape: Geo-Environment and Landscape Evolution III - Wessex Institute of Technology, Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Jun 200818 Jun 2008

Publication series

SeriesWIT Transactions on the Built Environment
Volume100
ISSN1743-3509

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Evaluation, Monitoring, Simulation, Management and Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthampton
Period16/06/0818/06/08

Keywords

  • Chloroform
  • Fungi
  • Groundwater
  • Natural organohalogens
  • Unsaturated zone

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 5: Nature and Climate

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