The Nemerowmulti-factor pollution index results (Table 3)showed
that 76% of the soil samples belonged to light pollution level based on
background values, indicating the widespread accumulation of metals
in study area. While 71% and 13% of soil samples belonged to clean
and precaution levels, respectively, based on second grade standardized
value of EQSS, indicating the potentially hazardous metal pollution in
Shengzhou.