Soils are a key part of everyday life. We are constantly exposed to small amounts of soil or soil-derived dust from the land around us, including the built environment, agricultural land and recreational areas such as playgrounds and playing fields.
Soils that have been affected by pollution from sources such as vehicle emissions, industry or other human activities may contain harmful substances. Understanding how these contaminants can affect people is an important step in assessing and managing potential health risks…
Source: British Geological Survey (BGS) – Discovering Geology
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