A Master’s thesis at the College of Agriculture, University of Kirkuk, discussed “The Impact of Power Plant Waste on Soil Contamination in Kirkuk Governorate” submitted by the student Treva Qais Abbas.
The study aimed to investigate the physical and chemical properties of soils surrounding the power generation station in Taza Khurmatu, Kirkuk Governorate, and to assess the impact of the plant on soil contamination by selected heavy metals, including iron, lead, and cadmium, using established soil pollution indicators.
The study concluded that the morphological description of the soil profiles, together with laboratory analyses of the physical and chemical properties and the climatic conditions of the study area, confirmed the presence of both surface and subsurface diagnostic soil horizons. The findings also revealed that all soils within the study area are characterized by a high calcium carbonate (calcareous) content, providing important baseline information for evaluating soil quality and monitoring the environmental impacts of power plant activities.
