The presence of some metals in vegetables grown on land located near the tailings dumps

Abstract

In Maramures county a area of the 250 milion of square meters was estimated as historical polluted. The repossession as owners of land led to the situation in which agriculture is practiced today in the various locations. One of these locations is located near the ponds and waste dumps located in the west part of Baia Mare city. Although these ponds and waste dumps are in conservation, the specific mining activities (which have meanwhile become history) and their performances, is felt even today.The maize crop is commonly practiced in the areas near these deposits. From the desire to use the land efficiently, between corn are grown various vegetables as: cabbage, zucchini, beans or kohlrabi. These vegetables are intended for human or animal consumption, in own their households.This study highlights the presence of metals in soil (in total and mobile forms) and in vegetables (the cabbage and the zucchini) taken from the culture of corn. Samples of soil and vegetables were taken in late September 2010 and their analysis was conducted in the period between September and October 2010.