SOIL POLLUTION : Causes and effects

• The industrial solid waste and sludge

contain toxic organic and inorganic
compounds as well as heavy metals.
• The radio active waste from nuclear power
plants and nuclear explosions also
contaminate the soil.
• Fly ash contains fine particulates which are
released from thermal power plants. It
settle on the ground and cause pollution.
• The domestic waste is rich in organic
matter and undergo decomposition.
• The hospital waste contains a variety of
pathogens that can seriously affect human
health.