SOIL POLLUTION

BY HEAVY
METALS
Presented by : Students of
Environnemental
engineering Class of
2023/2024
 01 Introduction
• Heavy metal’s definition
• List of heavy metals
• Sources of heavy metals

02 Soil pollution by heavy metals

Table of contents •
•
Definition
Effects on soil

03 Soil remidiation techniques

• Definitions
• Advantages and disadvantages

04 Conclusion
 01
Introduction
By : HOUAIENE Djihane

• Heavy metal’s definition

• List of heavy metals
• Sources of heavy metals
Definition
Heavy metals are metallic elements
characterized by a high density and
potential toxicity at low
concentrations.
HEAVY METALS
HEAVY METALS
Natural sources HEAVY METALS SOURCES
Geological processes

weathering of
rocks
Anthropogenic sources HEAVY METALS SOURCES
Human activities

Fossil fuel combustion

Anthropogenic sources HEAVY METALS SOURCES
Human activities

Industrial
processes
Anthropogenic sources HEAVY METALS SOURCES
Human activities

Mining
Anthropogenic sources HEAVY METALS SOURCES
Human activities

Electronic waste
 02
Soil pollution by heavy metals
By: MESSIKH Mohamed Anis

• Definition of soil pollution

by heavy metals
• Effects on soil
Definition

Soil pollution with heavy metals refers to the contamination

of soil by the accumulation of metallic elements ,at levels that
can be harmful to the environment, plants, animals,
and human health.
Certain metals, such as cadmium Plants absorb these metals, causing Soil microorganisms, essential for
and lead, can be toxic to plants, contamination of edible parts nutrient recycling, are also affected by
inhibiting their physiological and risks to human health. heavy metals, disturbing the ecological
processes. balance of the soil.

Alter the structure of the soil by Affects plant growth by hindering Heavy metals create a nutritional
causing compaction and root development and nutrient imbalance in the soil,
disruption of aggregation. absorption. compromising fertility
 03
Soil remidiation
techniques
By : BOUCHAMA Khawla
• Definitions
• Advantages and disatvantages
 SOIL REMIDIATION
TECHNIQUES
Phytoremediation Soil Washing
Continued use of plants Physically removing
to extract, accumulate, or contaminants from the
degrade heavy metals in soil through processes
the soil. like leaching or solvent
extraction
Chemical
Bioremediation
Stabilization
Utilizing microorganisms Adding amendments to
to break down or the soil to immobilize
transform heavy metal heavy metals and reduce
contaminants into less their bioavailability
toxic forms.
Cover Cropping
Planting specific crops to shield and protect the
soil from further contamination.
 ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES
Phytoremediation Soil Washing
Uses plants to absorb and Physically removes
accumulate heavy contaminants from the
metals; environmentally soil; applicable to Chemical
surface
Bioremediation
friendly but it Can be pollution but it can
Stabilization
Utilizes microorganisms to
time-consuming; Involves
generatesadding amendments to
wastewater;
break down ordepends
effectiveness transform
on immobilize heavy metals;
may not be suitable for can
contaminants;
plant speciescost-effective
and metal be effective for certain metals
large areas.
as a resulttype.
Effectiveness But they May not eliminate
varies may require specific contaminants completely;
environmental conditions. effectiveness varies.
Cover Cropping
Cover cropping enhance soil health by preventing erosion and suppessing weeds,
But have challenges like competition with cash crops and additional costs
 04
Conclusion
Tackling soil pollution by heavy metals demands
immediate attention. By implementing preventive
measures and employing effective remediation
techniques, we can strive for a cleaner, more
sustainable soil environment. Together, we play a
crucial role in preserving the health of our soils,
safeguarding ecosystems, and ensuring the well-
being of both current and future generations.
 GRATITUDE
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