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The Legacy of Contaminated Sediments in Boston Harbor

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Map and histogram showing concentration levels and locations of lead (Pb) samples in Boston Harbor that are currently in the database. High metal values are those greater than the ER-M (110 micrograms/gram), the concentration at which 50 percent of test sediments are found to have consistent adverse effects on biota. Low metal values are those less than ER-L (35 micrograms/gram) the concentration at which 10 percent of test sediments are found to have consistent adverse effects on biota.
Map and histogram showing concentratin levels and locations of lead (Pb) samples in Boston Harbor that are currently in the database.

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