Adsorption of organophosphorus pesticides in tropical soils: The case of karst landscape of northwestern Yucatan.

This article discusses the adsorption of four organophosphorus pesticides-diazinon, dimethoate, methyl parathion, and sulfotep-in soil samples from four sites-Komchén, Xcanatún, Chablekal and Mocochá- in the northwest of Yucatan, Mexico. These pesticides have been detected in groundwater at concentrations greater than 5 (μg/L) during recent monitoring campaigns in the study area. In this region, groundwater contamination is exacerbated by its karst aquifer, which is susceptible to contamination and is considered very vulnerable.

Removal of phyto-accessible copper from contaminated soils using zero valent iron amendment and magnetic separation methods: Assessment of residual toxicity using plant and MetPLATE™ studies.

Zero valent iron (ZVI) has been widely tested and used in remediation of both contaminated soils and groundwater, and in general, the in situ amendment of the contaminated media is used as remediation approach. However, concerns remain as to the potential detrimental effects of both the immobilized ZVI and the adsorbed pollutants as the treated system could undergo transformations over time. Accordingly, plans for soil remediation by in situ immobilization of sorbents should include a long-term monitoring of the treated systems.