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Evaluation Of Soil And Water Sample Around The Industrial Sites Of Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh,India.

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Yadav Saran Vaishnav, Srivastava Prakash Madhu , Yadav R.K ,Kumar Neeraj
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si4.2024.5978-5986

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Global concern has heightened over industrial activities accelerating heavy metal introduction into the environment, particularly in developed nations. Pedogenesis and volcanic activities introduce metals into top soil, while ocean water evaporation and fertilizers contribute to contamination. Pesticides, animal manures, and industrial emissions create heavy metal hot spots in agricultural lands, impacting soil health. This study evaluates the physicochemical properties of soil and water in an industrial area, emphasizing the impact of industrial activities on environmental quality. Soil analysis revealed a pH range of 5.82 to 6.90,therefore a decrease in pH value observed with increasing soil depth. Elevated electrical conductivity levels (45.4 to 197.8 mS/cm) in industrial effluent-treated soil indicated potential toxicity to plants. Nutrient levels, particularly nitrogen (324.5 kg/ha), phosphorus (20.50 kg/ha), and potassium (208.6 kg/ha), exceeded optimum concentrations. Hazardous chemicals such as sulphur, boron, and zinc were present in soil samples at the levels surpassing permissible limits. Water samples showed acceptable parameters in most cases, except for elevated turbidity (26.9 NTU) and total dissolved solids (588 mg/L). Magnesium levels (90 mg/L) exceeded acceptable limits, while other parameters were within acceptable or close to permissible levels. Iron content (2.345 mg/L) in water samples exceeded acceptable levels. The study highlights the environmental impact of industrial activities on soil and water quality, necessitating remediation measures

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