Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. IV
Written by Melania-Nicoleta BOROS, Irina SMICAL, Valer MICLE, Irene LICHTSCHEIDL-SCHULTZ
Industrialization of Baia-Mare area has had a major effect on the environment. Many contaminants were released andaccumulated in soils causing important heavy metal pollution. This study presents a historical approach of the reasonsthat led to the contamination of soils and the present situation of industrial areas in Baia-Mare. The pollution of soilswith heavy metals is a worldwide problem and the state of the environment should be improved in each case study.Former CUPROM industrial area requires remediation measures because of the historical soil contamination withheavy metals, mainly Cu, Pb and Zn. The revitalization of the case study area is necessary and further studies on theremediation possibilities must be carried out. The aim of this study is to characterize this industrial zone and to identifythe soil pollution.
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