Assessment of soils pollution by heavy metals at territories of Ulyanovsk oblast

As a result of research the comparative analysis of soils pollution level of soils by heavy metals at industrial and ecologically clean territories of Ulyanovsk oblast is carried out. It is established that concentration of heavy metals in industrial regions has more, than in ecologically clean territories. The condition of soils at industrial territories is satisfactory, the total content of heavy metals doesn't exceed the maximum permissible concentration, studied territories can be characterized as the territory of moderate risk in which continuous monitoring of ecosystem condition is necessary.