Cause Of Soil Pollution
Soil pollution is the most severe problem facing mankind today. It can be described as the contamination of soil in a region. |
Pollution of soils with mostly chemicals that are present in higher concentrations can have adverse effects on humans & animals. Soil pollution is a result of many activities and experiments some of them leading to soil.
Some of the causes are:
- Waste which is not managed properly can lead to release of sewage & waste material into the soil & rivers nearby.
- Industrial wastes, harmful gases, pesticides etc.
- Oil dumps
- Landfills
- Harmful irrigation practices
- Gas stations with old gas tanks
- Dumping of vehicle oil
Soil pollution is the addition of toxic chemicals, microorganisms and radioactive elements to the soil layer. These interfere in the mineral content of the soil & adversely affect the fertility of the soil. The causes are numerous as we have seen. But unless we take immediate steps to stop this pollution we are creating a very big problem for mankind & this planet.
Today there are numerous methods that are being experimented to decontaminate the soil. We should understand the gravity of the situation & see how our negligence can lead to very big problems for the whole planet & endanger our future.
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