Assessment of heavy metals contents in soil from an industrial plant of southern part of Romani
Journal Title: Advances in Environmental Sciences - International Journal of the Bioflux Society - Year 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
An investigation of soils is performed in order to establish the impact of heavy metal pollution near an industrial power plant. The use of synthetic products (e.g. pesticides, paints, batteries, industrial waste and land application of industrial or domestic sludge) can result in heavy metal contamination of soils. Heavy metals also occur naturally, but rarely at toxic levels. Soil samples from different depth were drawn. Heavy metals such as Pb, Zn, Cu and Mn were analysed to establish the level of contamination relative to maximum limits enforced by environmental protection agencies. In addition, a measurement for the total organic carbon (TOC) concentration is accomplished.
Authors and Affiliations
Diana Florescu, Andreea Iordache, Iuliana Piciorea, Roxana Ionete
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