Exposure pathways evaluated for soil and sediment include incidental ingestion, inhalation, dermal contact, external exposure, and agricultural pathways. Table 1 summarizes the pathways that can be evaluated for each scenario in SADA.
Table 1. Soil/Sediment Exposure Pathways by Scenario
Landuse/Pathway |
Residential |
Industrial |
Recreational |
Excavation |
Agricultural |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes | |
|
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |