Heavy metals in soils in the territory of the natural sanctuary "The Saratov city recreation park"

Results of research of concentration of heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni) and arsenic in a soil cover in the territory of a nature sanctuary «A Saratov city recreation park» are given. The assessment of a sanitary and hygienic condition of soils and degree of danger of pollution is executed. Despite long functioning of the studied territory as a recreational zone, data on pollution of its soil cover by heavy metals are received for the first time.