Regional distribution pattern of groundwater heavy metals resulting from agricultural activities

Contaminations of groundwater by heavy metals due to agricultural activities are growing recently. The objective of this study was to evaluate and map regional patterns of heavy metals (Cd, Zn and Cu) in groundwater on a plain with high agricultural activities. The study was conducted to investigate...

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Published in:Environmental earth sciences 2008-09, Vol.55 (6), p.1337-1343
Main Authors: Nouri, J, Mahvi, A. H, Jahed, G. R, Babaei, A. A
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Heavy metals
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