SOIL AND WATER CONTAMINATION WITH HEAVY METALS IN SELECTED AREAS OF CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY OF ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the levels of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn) in soil and irrigation water farm land of Mojo, Meki and Ziway areas. Also some physicochemical property of soil was determined at the areas including effluents discharged from industry. The water and air dried soil samples were digested and the levels of the elements were determined using flame atomic absorption spectrometer.

 

Key Words: Heavy metals, Soil, Irrigation

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