Potential for PAH Contamination from Clay Target Debris at Shooting Sites: Review of Literature on Occurrence of Site Contamination from Clay Targets - U06/81

Questions have been raised about the potential for other contaminants to enter the environment from the other types of debris at shooting sites. In particular debris from clay targets which are known to contain a group of toxic hydrocarbons called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). In 1996/97 Environment Canterbury investigations of clay target shooting sites in Canterbury targeted lead contamination from lead shot, the issue of PAH contamination was not included. This report has been commissioned by Environment Canterbury to gather information regarding the potential for PAH contamination of sites.