The scope of this project is to identify, evaluate, and propose possible solutions to the problem of lead contamination in shooting ranges to best suit society. An in-depth look into the health hazard associated with lead, coupled with the number of contaminated sites nationwide, portrays the magnitude of the lead problem at shooting ranges that society is facing. Remediation techniques and preventative measures are discussed in detail and possible clean-up procedures are proposed.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kropp, Jason Thomas

Subject

• Well-Being
• Environment
• Health
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04A017I

Keyword

• Soil pollution

Advisor

• Bergendahl, John Andrew

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-28