Table 3.
Mean, median, and 95th percentile of the urinary levels of As and Cr (μg/L) in the different districts in the city of Taranto
| District | Metal | mean | SD | p5 | p50 (median) | p95 | n | SIVR reference values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Town | iAs + MMA + DMA | 4.3 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 9.7 | 90 | 2.0–15 |
| Cr | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.9* | 90 | 0.05–0.35 | |
| Paolo IV | iAs + MMA + DMA | 4 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 9.1 | 39 | 2.0–15 |
| Cr | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8* | 39 | 0.05–0.35 | |
| Tamburi—Old Town | iAs + MMA + DMA | 7.8 | 14.3 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 14.3 | 50 | 2.0–15 |
| Cr | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.2* | 50 | 0.05–0.35 |
*Statistically significant