Research Article

Assessment of Spatial Variability of Heavy Metals in Metropolitan Zone of Toluca Valley, Mexico, Using the Biomonitoring Technique in Mosses and TXRF Analysis

Table 1

Description of sampling locations at the Metropolitan Zone of the Toluca Valley.

ReferenceSampling siteGeographic location Altitude
masl
Description
North
latitude
West
longitude

Alameda119° 99° 2662Urban park with high traffic
Reforma219° 99° 2644Urban park with high traffic
Hipico319° 99° 2668Urban park with high traffic
Pila419° 99° 2623Urban park with medium traffic
Santin519° 99° 2596Urban area with medium traffic
Tollocan619° 99° 2589Urban, industrial, and highway with the highest traffic
Cacalomacan719° 99° 3100Ecological park without urban settlements, nondisturbed by pollution
Ciervita819° 99° 3317Natural protected area without urban settlements, non-disturbed by pollution