Soil Pollution

Soil pollution, which can also be called soil contamination, is a result of acid rain, polluted water, fertilizers etc., which leads to bad crops. Soil contamination occurs when chemicals are released by spill or underground storage tank leakage which releases heavy contaminants into the soil. These may include hydrocarbons, heavy metals, MTBE, herbicides, pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Source of Soil Pollution


1. Excreta of human beings and animals in the field,

2. Harmful chemical insecticides and manures,

3. Non-degradable plastic materials and cups, plates etc. prepared from foams.

Control on Soil Pollution


1. Use of pesticides should be minimized.

2. Use of fertilizers should be judicious.

3. Cropping techniques should be improved to prevent growth of weeds.

4. Special pits should be selected for dumping wastes.

5. Controlled grazing and forest management.

6. Wind breaks and wind shield in areas exposed to wind erosin

7. Planning of soil binding grasses along banks and slopes prone to rapid cerosin.

8. Afforestation and reforestation.

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