Geeta
Chemistry
July 2024
Pollution of urban soils with heavy metals is a major threat to human and environmental health around the world. In this review, we will look at heavy metals in urban soils, specifically in the Aligarh example, and we will synthesize what is already known about their origins, patterns of distribution, health hazards, pollution assessment tools, and mitigation strategies. Industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and past land usage are the main causes of heavy metal accumulation in urban soils. These pollutants cause cancer, respiratory problems, and developmental delays in both people and ecosystems. Factors including local environmental variables and the distance to pollution sources affect the spatial variability of contamination levels in metropolitan areas. Assessment approaches that utilize modern analytical techniques, such as GC-MS and ICP-MS, are essential for precisely measuring contamination levels and providing guidance for remediation activities. Soil management, phytoremediation, and regulatory frameworks are effective mitigation options that reduce pollution levels and protect human health. Government officials and city planners around the world can protect metropolitan areas from heavy metal pollution if they take the time to learn about and resolve these complexities
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