Heavy Metals Content and Other Properties of the Anthropogenic Layer of the City of Szczecin (Poland)

Chudecka, J.; Tomaszewicz, T.; Podlasiński, Marek

doi:10.1134/s1064229321120036

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“…Similarly, values in terms of correlation and environmental indicators (EF, CF, RI, PLI) were obtained by other authors from different regions [2,[7][8][9][10]13,18,21]. Other authors [18,[75][76][77] emphasize that the elemental content of potential toxic substances is influenced by the materials forming the topsoil layers. These are formed as a result of land reclamation, where the parent material is often rubble/post-industrial waste and usually covered by a 0.5 m layer of fertilized humic material from other sites.…”

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Variability of Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Metals in the Topsoil of Urban Forest Parks (Southern Poland)

Rahmonov,

Kowal,

Rahmonov

et al. 2024

Forests

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Forest ecosystems and urban parks are an integral part of the natural environment and the natural system of a city, where they form a mosaic of habitats resulting from the variation in soil cover due to human activities. The study was conducted in urban forests in five urban parks in Upper Silesia (southern Poland) and investigated the chemical properties and content of potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in the topsoil, which had an average thickness of 15 cm for all samples. The soil reaction ranged from acidic (pH = 4.7–5.1, in KCl) to slightly acidic (pH = 5.6, to neutral—6.6–7.2) at most sites. The organic carbon (OC) content was relatively high at all sites, ranging from 1.19 to 14.3%, with the highest total nitrogen (Nt) content being 0.481%. The average total phosphorus (Pt) content in the parks ranged from 310 mg kg−1 to 684 mg kg−1, while the highest values were 1840 mg kg−1. The total Cr, Cu, Co and Ni content was within acceptable limits, while the Zn, Pb, Cd, As, Sr and Ba exceeded acceptable standards. In terms of content, Zn dominated the PTMs at each site (Zn > Pb > Ba > Sr > Cu > Cr > As > Ni > Cd > Co), while Ba and Pb alternated in taking second place (Zn > Ba > Pb > Sr > Cu > Cr > Ni > As > Co > Cd). Environmental indicators, such as the geoaccumulation index (Igeo), enrichment factor (EF) and potential ecological risk index (RI), showed that the analyzed soils are highly contaminated with PTMs. Among the sources of pollution in the urban forest are low emissions from coal combustion, industrial activities, water runoff from streets and proximity to transportation routes. Identification of PTM levels in urban parks will provide valuable information on the behavior of these metals, which is important in sustainable development and can help evaluate the local spatial development plans of urbanized areas.

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Variability of Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Metals in the Topsoil of Urban Forest Parks (Southern Poland)

Rahmonov,

Kowal,

Rahmonov

et al. 2024

Forests

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“…These transformations are mainly related to the urbanisation of the municipal environment, war damage, construction and the creation of surface and underground infrastructures, and environmental pollution by various emission sources: municipal, industrial, and communication. They lead to the formation of soils with specific properties, the parameters of which depend on the intensity, direction, and timing of the human impact [38][39][40].…”

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“…High total phosphorus (Pt) concentrations ranging from 298 to 940 mg/kg were found at all sites. According to many authors [38,44], phosphorus content of more than 300 mg/kg in the soil indicates that it is caused by various human activities and can therefore be considered an indicator of environmental anthropogenisation. The source of phosphorus in urban parks is related to the fertilisation and maintenance of urban greenery, the accumulation of organic waste, domestic sewage run-off, waste, and domestic animal excrement, which are regular features of urban parks.…”

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Relationships between Heavy Metal Concentrations in Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus L.) Tissues and Soil in Urban Parks

Rahmonov

Środek

Pytel

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Anthropogenic ecological ecosystems create favourable conditions for the growth of the nitrophilous medicinal species Chelidonium majus in six urban parks in Southern Poland. This study focuses on the concentrations of trace elements in the soils, leaves, stems, and rhizomes of greater celandine. The soil samples were taken only in the humus horizon (A), which averaged approximately 15 cm in thickness under the clumps of Ch. majus. Regarding the reaction, the soil samples tested can be described as slightly acidic (5.6–6.8 in KCl) to alkaline (7.1–7.4 in H2O). Organic carbon content at all sites is high, ranging from 3.2% to 13.6%, while the highest total nitrogen (Nt) content is 0.664%. The average total phosphorus (Pt) content in all samples is 548.8 mg/kg (and its range is 298–940 mg/kg), such values indicating its anthropogenic origin. In terms of heavy metals, Zn has the highest content in the analysed soil samples compared to the other elements, and its range is from 394.50 mg/kg to 1363.80 mg/kg in soil. In rhizomes, Zn also has the highest values (178.7–408.3 mg/kg), whereas, in stems and leaves, it varies (from 80.6 to 227.5 and from 57.8 to 297.4 mg/kg, respectively). Spearman’s rank correlation showed high correlations between the content of Pb, Zn, Cd, and As in the soil and rhizomes of Ch. majus. Despite soil contamination with Pb, Cd, and Zn, Ch. majus does not accumulate them in its tissues. However, the translocation of Hg and Cr from rhizomes to leaves was observed. The different concentrations of metals in each park result from the degree of diversity of the parent rocks on which the soil was formed.

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Pollution Assessment of Urban Land by Heavy Metals in the City of Vladimir

2022

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Heavy metals pollution analysis of urban land in the city of Vladimir was performed. Soil samples were evaluated for lead, zinc, copper, nickel, manganese, cobalt and chromium. Obtained indicators were compared with MAC and background values. Regularities were identified of study areas proximity to industrial enterprises and heavy metals concentration in soils. Coefficients of heavy metals accumulation in soils were calculated and priority metal pollutants with the highest accumulation coefficients were identified, namely lead, arsenic and zinc.

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Heavy Metals Content and Other Properties of the Anthropogenic Layer of the City of Szczecin (Poland)

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References 38 publications

Variability of Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Metals in the Topsoil of Urban Forest Parks (Southern Poland)

Variability of Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Metals in the Topsoil of Urban Forest Parks (Southern Poland)

Relationships between Heavy Metal Concentrations in Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus L.) Tissues and Soil in Urban Parks

Pollution Assessment of Urban Land by Heavy Metals in the City of Vladimir

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