The Impact of Atmospheric Pollution on the Chemical Composition of Soil Around Gabes Cement Plant Southeastern Tunisia

This study fits into the framework of the evaluation of the impact of atmospheric pollution on the chemical composition of soil that was carried out around Gabes cement plant situated in Southeast of Tunisia commonly characterized by a high pollutant potential due to industrial encroachment. Crossing the inventoried sector, four sites are subject of the study along a pollution gradient potential started from the cement plant. The statistical analysis ANOVA shows a highly significant variation (p < 0.001) between sites of soil contents of chemical components measurements (Total limestone CaCO3, active limestone CaCO3, sodium Na, potassium K) marking a pollutant effect. Electrical conductivity and pH are also influenced from sites located near the plant to further ones along distance from the cement plant.