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Long-term impact of use of treated wastewater on accumulation of metals in soil.
(Corresponding) Elsergany M., KARKAIN R., DIAMADAPOULOS E., Moussa M.
Topic:
Water and wastewater reuse
The aim of this paper is to assess the environmental risks associated with the wastewater reuse with respect to six metals; cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in the city of Dubai. Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) is used for landscape irrigation. Samples of...Read more
Keywords:
Soil Pollution, Contamination Factor, Pollution Load Index, Metal Pollution Load Index, Degree of Contamination
Season Dynamics of Pollution and Changes in Enzymatic Activity in Agricultural Soil near an Industrial Area
(Corresponding) Sukiasyan A., Kirakosyan A.
Topic:
Agroforestry, forest and agricultural sustainability
The aim of the study was to assess the ecological condition of soils in three regions in Armenia - Hrazdan, Gavar, and Martuni. It was shown that the soil samples from the three regions had low humus content in winter. However, in spring and summer, a significant increase in humus content was...Read more
Keywords:
Soil; humus; pH; enzymes; heavy metals; total contamination index.
