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October 1, 2025EnvironmentsOpen Access

Molecular and Ionic Signatures in Rainwater: Unveiling Sources of Atmospheric Pollution

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GSGrace StammABA K BhattacharjeeGBGayatri Basapuram

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Targeted analyses revealed elevated nitrate and sulfate in rainwater, suggesting significant atmospheric pollution sources.

Key Points

  • Rainwater analysis identified high nitrate levels (up to 4.3 mg/L) linked to atmospheric pollution during storms.
  • A diverse range of organic pollutants was found, including pesticides, PAHs, and flame retardants, highlighting environmental contamination.
  • Chemical characterization used both spectrophotometric and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques for comprehensive analysis.
  • The findings suggest that even semiurban areas can accumulate complex pollutants in rainwater due to atmospheric deposition.

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Stamm et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91c7fe798ba2fc4982behttps://doi.org/10.3390/environments12100351
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