Soil Pollution in Sixian City: Commercial Areas Most Severely Affected by Heavy Metals
The study looked at soil pollution in different areas of Sixian City. They collected soil samples from residential, industrial, green, and commercial areas and tested for heavy metals. Results showed that Zn, Cu, and Pb were the main pollutants, with commercial areas being the most polluted. Traffic and electronics manufacturing were identified as possible sources of pollution. Overall, the study found that heavy metal pollution was higher in commercial and industrial areas compared to residential and green areas in Sixian City.