Alaverdi city (2009)
Alaverdi city
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 96.9 | 3 |
| Pb, mg/kg soil | 56 | 2 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Excessive Copper Concentration in Alaverdi Caused Disastrous Condition
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The area of Alaverdi Copper Smelting Plant located in Alaverdi Town, Lori Region, is contaminated with heavy metals in a radius of 3 km, and their concentration exceed MPCs by 20-40 times. As “GEO ALAVERDI: ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN DEVELOPMENT” published in 2009, the concentrations copper and lead exceeded the MPCs. The copper concentration in soil exceeded MPC by 32.3 times and lead – 16.0. As a result, copper concentration in the soil made up 96.9 μg/kg and lead - 56 μg/kg,
Breakdown at Alaverdi Copper Smelting Combine
Moor, Stench and Gaps – Results of “Armwatercanal” Poor Work in Alaverdi