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Department of Chemistry in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Sarajevo , Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Toxic metals like arsenic(As), lead (Pb)and cadmium(Cd) are the major indicators of environmental pollution that have serious impact to human health as well as the environment. Measurement of these metals were done in the samples of : selected plants, Željeznica river, and agricultural soil in the municipality of Kijevo near Sarajevo city; by using the conventional methods of GFAAS. Results showed potential concern to plants and human population posed to longterm exposure to identified heavy metals.Therefore, bioremediation could be an effective and sustainable method for treating toxic metals contaminated areas that has many advantages over conventional treatment technologies. It is very important that all necessary measures are taken to avoid contamination of the environment. Emissions of heavy metals and other pollutants would have to be harmonized with the capacity (degree sensitivity) of soil and other environmental components for their safe reception.
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