Environmental Pollution of the Soil at Fuel Storage Sites
Biljana D. Škrbic1, Jovica M. Novakovic2, Aleksandar G. Radu2,
Dušanka I. Miloševic3, and Nada R. Miljevic4
1 Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia
2 Holding Co. Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
3 NIS-Jugopetrol Oil Industries, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
4 Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Corresponding author: Prof. Biljana D. Škrbic
Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad
Bulevar cara Lazara 1
21000 Novi Sad, Yugoslavia
Telephone: (+381) 21 450288
Fax number: (+381) 21 450413
E-mail: biljana@tehnol.ns.ac.yu
CEJOEM 2000, Vol.6. No.2-3.:115-118
Key words:
Surface soil samples, fuel storage sites, heavy metals, environmental pollution,
and environmental and health risk
Abstract:
Surface soil samples taken from the surroundings of fuel storage sites damaged by bombing (Belgrade-Čukarica, Smederevo, Niš, Bor, and Prahovo, Yugoslavia) were investigated. As the air attacks had led to leakage of (often burning) crude oil or oil products, the investigation was focused on the detection of various metal contaminants threatening the environment, particularly at high groundwater levels. In order to assess future environmental and health risks, the sampling was repeated on the same spots after a time lapse of 8 months. The results of repeated measurements revealed accumulation of some metals. Along with the bombing-induced effects, the industrial activities of the plants investigated could also contribute to certain high values obtained. For a good assessment of the extent and trend of environmental and health risks further studies are needed.
Received: 31 July 2000
Accepted: 06 September 2000
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