Arsenic contamination in Racha and Lower Svaneti district of Georgia, consequences and remediation strategies

Authors

  • E. Bakradze LEPL Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, The National Environmental Agency, David Aghmashenebeli Ave. 150, Tbilisi, 0112, Georgia
  • T. Butkhuzi Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • S. Khmiadashvili LEPL National Environmental Agency, Ambient Air, Water and Soil Laboratory, Marshal Gelovani Ave. 6, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • E. Bunin Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • K. Didebulidze Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • A. Gujabidze Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • N. Dumbadze Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • T. Glurjidze Agricultural University of Georgia; 240, David Aghmashenebeli Alley, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia
  • A. Giorgadze LEPL Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, The National Environmental Agency, David Aghmashenebeli Ave. 150, Tbilisi, 0112, Georgia

Keywords:

Environment, Pollution, Arsenic, Remediation

Abstract

In Georgia, arsenic mining, processing and storage has been undertaken for up to 52 years, arsenic sulfide ore mining, processing and production of arsenic containing drugs was carried out for decades in Racha-Lechkhumi and lower Svaneti. In the Article is presented studies of eco-chemical condition for soils near contaminated areas by arsenic in the villages Uravi - Ambrolauri Municipality and village Tsana. Research offers solutions - innovative remedial technology based on the ability of plants and microorganisms to absorb a wide range of chemical pollutants from the environment.

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Published

27-06-2022

How to Cite

Bakradze, E., Butkhuzi, T., Khmiadashvili, S., Bunin, E., Didebulidze, K., Gujabidze, A., Dumbadze, N., Glurjidze, T., & Giorgadze, A. (2022). Arsenic contamination in Racha and Lower Svaneti district of Georgia, consequences and remediation strategies. The Journal of Nature Studies - Annals of Agrarian Science, 19(4). Retrieved from https://journals.org.ge/index.php/aans/article/view/289

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (2021): Annals of Agrarian Science

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