"Heavy Metals: Problems and Solutions" is divided into three sections dealing with basic geochemical processes, remediation and case studies. The basic geochemical processes are discussed with respect to mobility in the environment and impact as well as methods to derive guidelines for heavy metals. Remediation focuses on currently available methods to treat contaminated sediments and soils. In addition, it considers the concept of geochemical engineering for remediation of large areas contaminated by metals. A number of case studies of polluted sediments and soils and their environmental impact highlight the principles discussed in the first two sections.

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I Metal Behavior in the Environment.- 1. Agricultural Problems Related to Excessive Trace Metal Contents of Soils.- 2. Speciation of Heavy Metals in Soils and Groundwater and Implications for Their Natural and Provoked Mobility.- 3. Diffuse Sources of Pollution by Toxic Metals and Impact on Receiving Waters.- 4. Monitoring of Air Pollutants Effects, Some Principles and Examples.- 5. Quality of Information Contamination of the Environment.- 6. Soil Protection in The Netherlands.- 7. Mathematical Modeling for Assessment of Soil Pollution.- II Engineering Approaches to Remediation.- 8. Impact of Mining Activities on the Terrestrial and Aquatic Environment with Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures.- 9. Decontamination or Consolidation of Metal-Contaminated Soils by Biological Means.- 10. Engineering Methods for Control of Polluted Sites and Solid Waste Disposal.- 11. Methods for Cleaning Contaminated Soils and Sediments.- 12. Improving Environmental Performance of a Primary Lead and Zinc Smelter.- 13. Reduction of Metal Emissions by Cleaner Mineral Processing Technology.- 14. Contaminated Aquatic Sediments and Waste Sites: Geochemical Engineering Solutions.- III Specific Examples of Metal Polluted Areas.- 15. Engineering Aspects of Pollution in View of Case Studies Carried Out in Poland.- 16. Environmental Impact of the Mining Industry in Poland.- 17. The Problems of Heavily Polluted Soils in the Czech Republic: A Case Study.- 18. Heavy Metals in the Danube River in Yugoslavia.- 19. Problems of Heavy Metal Pollution in Hungary.- 20. Heavy Metal Pollution in Kosovo.- 21. Heavy Metal Pollution in Romania.- 22. Exposure of the Population of Novi Sad and the Surrounding Areas to Lead.- 23. Some Aspects on Metal Pollution in Eastern/Central Europe: Former Eastern Germany.- 24. Some Remarks on the Contamination of the Environment with Heavy Metals in a Part of Poland.