HEAVY METAL POLLUTION OF SOILS FROM BAIA-MARE-CASE STUDY: CUPROM INDUSTRIAL AREA

Melania-Nicoleta Boros, Irina Smical, Valer Micle, Irene Lichtscheidl-Schultz
2015 Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering   unpublished
Industrialization of Baia-Mare area has had a major effect on the environment. Many contaminants were released and accumulated in soils causing important heavy metal pollution. This study presents a historical approach of the reasons that led to the contamination of soils and the present situation of industrial areas in Baia-Mare. The pollution of soils with heavy metals is a worldwide problem and the state of the environment should be improved in each case study. Former CUPROM industrial area
more » ... equires remediation measures because of the historical soil contamination with heavy metals, mainly Cu, Pb and Zn. The revitalization of the case study area is necessary and further studies on the remediation possibilities must be carried out. The aim of this study is to characterize this industrial zone and to identify the soil pollution.
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