Assessment of the level of soil pollution of agricultural lands Kotlin Island

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of soil contamination with various dangerous elements on the example of various territories of Kotlin Island (Russian Federation). This island has a very high load on the ecological system due to military installations, factories and heavy traffic through the dam. Soils from various regions of Kotlin Island were studied for the presence of heavy metals in them. There is limited agricultural activity in these areas. Multiple sampling was carried out from the sites of the selected territories. The samples were examined on an X-ray spectrometer. A relationship has been established between the sampling site and the level of contamination with various heavy metals. A comparison with previously obtained data by other scientists was made, and a trend in pollution change was established. Proposed measures to reduce the level of pollution.