Integrated approach of heavy metal evaluation using geostatistical and pollution assessment index in soil of bauxite mining area

Abstract

Heavy metals contamination in soil is one of the global issues, posing a threat not just to the environment but also to human health. Identifying the source and distribution of heavy metal pollutants around mining areas can provide a scientific basis for future environmental control. Distributions of the heavy metals (Cd, Cr, As, and Ni) in this study were evaluated using descriptive and multivariate statistics and further described using a geostatistical approach and pollution indices.

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Keywords

Bauxite mining, geoaccumulation index, GIS, heavy metals, semivariogram

Citation

Tajudin, N. S., Zulkifli, M., Miskon, M. F., Anuar, M. I., Hashim, Z., Faudzi, F., & Jamaluddin, N. M. A. (2022). Integrated Approach of Heavy Metal Evaluation Using Geostatistical and Pollution Assessment Index in Soil of Bauxite Mining Area. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 30(2).

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