Study of heavy metal contamination along roadside soils of Botswana
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This study examined presence of heavy metals (aluminium,
cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc) along
Botswana roads. These metals are toxic to human and animals.
The mean values of these metals were below toxic range,
indicating little or limited contamination. The study recommends
frequent sampling to avoid environment poisoning.
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