Sources and Methods of Land Pollution (7)
Sources Methods
Agriculture
  • accumulation of animal manures

  • excessive input of chemical fertilizers

  • illicit dumping of tainted crops on land
Mining and Quarrying
  • using of explosives to blow up mines
  • using of machineries which emits toxic byproducts and leaks to the ground
Sewage sludge
  • improper sanitation system causes sludge to leak at surrounding soil 
Dredged spoils
  • improper method of dredging at fertile land causes soil infertility, leaving the soil more prone to external pollution
Household
  • improper waste disposal system causes waste accumulation
  • improper sanitation system
Demolition and construction
  • non biodegradable rubbles or debris which are not cleared settled in the soil undergo chemical reactions and increase soil toxicity

Industrial
  • poisonous/toxic emissions of gases which are not filtered or neutralized

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