This environmental study aims to assess the levels of heavy metal pollution in tea plantation soils and evaluate the associated ecological risk. Soil samples were collected from various tea plantations in the study area, and the concentrations of heavy metals were determined using standardized analytical methods. Ecological risk assessment models were employed to estimate the potential risks posed by these pollutants to the surrounding ecosystems. The results revealed significant contamination of tea plantation soils with heavy metals, including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As). Moreover, the ecological risk assessment indicated a high potential for adverse effects on soil organisms and nearby water bodies. The findings highlight the urgent need for effective management strategies to mitigate heavy metal pollution in tea plantation soils and safeguard the ecological health of the surrounding areas.

Heavy metal pollution, ecological risk, tea plantation soils

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