Published Online: Oct 29, 2015
Page range: 44 - 51
Received: Mar 19, 2013
Accepted: Mar 30, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/awutp-2015-0105
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The paper reports on the presence of various metals in soil in Timis county. A set of 18 samples were collected from different points of interest. The metal content of the samples was investigated using a handheld XRF Niton XLp 300 GOLDD analyzer. Special attention was paid to the metals with harmful potential to humans. Based on the obtained results, a set of conclusions on the environment’s health was drawn.