GROUP 3 – SOIL

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Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused
by the presence of xenobiotic chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil
environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper
disposal of waste.

Soil pollution refers to the contamination of soil with anomalous concentrations of toxic
substances. It is a serious environmental concern since it harbours many health hazards.
For example, exposure to soil containing high concentrations of benzene increases the risk
of contracting leukemia.
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Plant fertilizers can poison people and
Soil pollution refers to the contamination
pets if they are inhaled or accidentally
of soil with anomalous concentrations of
ingested. Touching the fertilizer may
toxic substances. It is a serious
cause skin irritation, and ingesting it may
environmental concern since it harbours
be poisonous. Nitrates are the
many health hazards. Example the
ingredients that cause the poisoning.
agriculture and livestock activities pollute
Nitrates are a form of nitrogen that plants
soil through excessive application of
can easily absorb.
pesticides and fertilizers, the use of
However, excessive use of chemical
untreated wastewater for irrigation, and
fertilizers has led to several issues such as
the use of manure and sewage sludge
serious soil degradation, nitrogen
with high antibiotic, antimicrobial-
leaching, soil compaction, reduction in
resistant bacteria and heavy metal
soil organic matter, and loss of soil
content.
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Waste Disposal Finally, a growing
cause for concern is how we
dispose of our waste. Every person
excretes a certain amount of
personal waste. While much of it
moves into the sewer system, there
is also a large amount that is
dumped directly into landfills in the
form of where the biological waste
pollutes the soil.
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Effects of waste disposal vary based on
the type of methods adopted. For
instance, open dumping is a waste
disposal method that is inexpensive and
widely observed. However, this method is
often classified as illegal and pose many
health hazards. For instance, dumping
untreated wastes into water bodies can
have disastrous consequences on marine
life. It can also potentially affect humans
as toxic compounds can travel up the
food chain through bioaccumulation.
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Accidental Oil Spills Oil leaks can
happen during the storage and
transport of chemicals. The
chemicals present in the fuel
deteriorate the quality of soil and
make it unsuitable for cultivation.
These chemicals can enter into the
groundwater through the soil that
causes contamination of soil that
turns to be polluted.
Oil spills can harm sea creatures,
ruin a day at the beach, and make
seafood unsafe to eat. Pore spaces
might be clogged, which could
reduce soil aeration and water
infiltration. Oils that are denser than
water might reduce and restrict soil
permeability.
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waste water management The most immediate effect of
Uncontrolled disposal of wastewater is when it contributes
sewage and other liquid wastes toward the contamination and
originating from home water destruction of natural habitats and
the wildlife that live in those
use, industrial wastes
habitats. In more severe cases,
containing a range of excessive nutrients in receiving
contaminants, agricultural waters cause algae and other plants
effluents. to grow quickly depleting oxygen
in the water.
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CREOSETE
Creosote has also been used as a pesticide. Creosote
can be released into soil and water and can then
move through the soil to groundwater found
underground in porous structures and spaces in soil,
sand, and rock. After creosote gets into groundwater,
it may take many years to break down.
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ASBETOS
Often fragments of bonded asbestos material
such as fibro are present in or on the soil surface
as a result of incomplete clean-up following the
demolition of structures that contained asbestos
cement products
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PESTECIDES
Common contaminants in urban soils include pesticides,
petroleum products, radon, asbestos, lead, chromated copper
arsenate and creosote. In urban areas, soil contamination is
largely caused by human activities.

PESTICIDES
Pesticides can contaminate soil, water, turf, and other
vegetation. In addition to killing insects or weeds, pesticides
can be toxic to a host of other organisms including birds, fish,
beneficial insects, and non-target plants.
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RADON
Radon can enter homes from gas emission through
the soil and bedrock. It's possible for radon gas to be
dissolved in well water, too. However, radon from well
water is typically much lower than radon emissions
from the soil. Exceptions to this commonly occur in
areas with hot water springs.
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Using pesticides safely depends on many things. Some of the
most important factors include selecting the APPROPRIATE
PRODUCT, and using that product according to the LABEL
DIRECTIONS. The label directions are written to MINIMIZE the
RISK of problems and to define the LEGAL USES for the
product. and use PPE to avoid exposure to the pesticides
because it may cause cancer or other illness to the people
who have interact with it.
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The best thing you can do is start composting your
food scraps. It is an easy and effective way to reduce
your waste it will turn food scraps into soil.
Additionally, composting can reduce methane
emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon
footprint. A waste management is also must and try
to practice the 3rs which mean REDUCE, RE-USE and
RECYCLE.
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SOLUTION
Don't overfill fuel tanks fill to only 90 percent
capacity to reduce the chance of spills. Use oil
absorbent pads in the bilges of all boats with
inboard engines. Regularly inspect through-hull
fittings often to reduce the risk of sinking.
Recycle used oil and filters. Also this method
they are using when oil spills in shore.