Unravelling Heavy Metal Dynamics in Soil and Honey: A Case Study from Maramures Region, Romania.

ABSTRACT: The study examined soil and honey samples from the Maramureș region, assessing potentially toxic elements and their concentrations. The highest concentrations were found for (Cu), (Zn), (Pb), (Cr), (Ni), (Cd), (Co), and (As), while (Hg) remained below the detection limit. Samples near anthropogenic sources displayed elevated metal levels, with the Aurul settling pond and Herja mine being major contamination sources. Copper concentrations exceeded the legal limits in areas near these sources. Zinc concentrations were highest near mining areas, and Pb and Cd levels surpassed the legal limits near beehives producing acacia honey. Nickel and Co levels were generally within limits but elevated near the Herja mine. The study highlighted the role of anthropogenic activities in heavy metal polluti

SUBMITTER: Bora FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10573013 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature