Geochemical Studies of the
Bermudian Environment
It has been recognised for some time that long range transport of pollutants from the north American continent have contributed to the local pollutants in particular the acidity of precipitation. The EQP, however, has focused on the contribution of environmental pollution generated locally. Emphasis has been placed developing a keen understanding of geochemical composition of pollutant gases, precipitation, aerosols, suspended particles, soils, drinking waters and vegetation.
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Atmospheric Studies
- Long term precipitation and aerosol studies have been conducted using collecting facilities at the Prospect site. The data collected from these monitoring activities are used to determine the local impact of acids and
other airborne contaminates.
- Chemical analysis are frequently performed to determine the trace metal and organic chemical content of Bermuda's soil, groundwater, vegetation and drinking water. There is ongoing research looking at how the chemical composition of Bermuda's soil, which is primarily limestone, affects the fate and transportation of chemicals from contaminated sites such as the Pembroke Marsh Landfill into the groundwater. More information is available from the document "Environment Bermuda, Atmospheric and Terrestrial Studies 1990-1996." This document is available through BBSR and the Bermuda Ministry of the Environment.
