Abstract:Heavy metals could be induced into new environments either naturally or anthropogenically. Anthropogenic input of heavy metals into soils has been on the increase in recent years in various towns and cities as it is a major means through which heavy metals that were not indigenous to a given geographical area could be introduced into new environments. The need to ascertain the exact anthropogenic activities responsible for discharge of heavy metals into man's environment can never be over-emphasized. Therefore… Show more
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