Mar 22, 2012

UNH Research on Coal-Tar-Based Sealcoat Contributes to Growing Concerns About Environment and Health

Research conducted at the UNH Stormwater Center has found that coal-tar-based pavement sealcoat, a type of pavement sealcoat common on driveways and parking lots throughout the nation, has significant health and ecosystem implications.  The research is reported in a feature article in the latest issue of the journal Environmental Science & Technology co-authored by Alison Watts, research... Read more

Posted in: Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sustainability & the Environment, Research Development & Communications, Research Spotlight
Tags: 2012, Alison Watts, Civil Engineering, PAHs, pavement, sealcoat, UNH Stormwater Center