Road
dust samples were collected in different locations of heavy traffic,
medium traffic, express way and industrial areas of Mumbai. The
concentrations of various elements (Mg, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe,
Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb) in road dust samples were analyzed using EDXRF.
The average elemental profile of road dust in Mumbai was comparable with
studies carried out in other countries with slight variations. The
estimated geo accumulation indices and enrichment factors indicated
moderate elemental contamination and enrichment of anthropogenic
elements in road dust samples. Factor analysis of elemental data
resolved four sources namely crustal, tyre wear, vehicular/industrial
emissions and break wear.