PCDD/F WIND-SELECTIVE SAMPLING IN TARANTO AREA

摘要

The most relevant dioxin emission source in Apulia region is ILVA iron ore sinter plant, located in Taranto industrial area. In order to determine its influence on air quality, we performed wind-selective sampling of PCDD/Fs and other POPs in sites at different distances from Taranto integrated steel facility. Results showed a strong directionality of micro-pollutants, with much higher dioxin concentrations with wind coming from industrial area, compared to other wind sectors; this situation appears significantly different with respect to other Apulia industrial areas, such as Brindisi.