University of Tehran Journal of Environmental Studies 1025-8620 18 18 1997 12 22 - - 14433 FA Journal Article 1970 01 01 Total and available amounts of Cd, Ni, Zn, Pb, and Cu have been measured in the soil and plants samples of southern Tehran agricultural land for three years. These areas are irrigated by domestic and industrial wastewater. Results of this study indicate that concentrations of these metals are higher than control samples, taken from untreated lands. Due to concentration of these elements in tissues of vegetables consume by the residents of Tehran. Therefore, it is recommended that the use of wastewater for irrigation to be halted. Total and available amounts of Cd, Ni, Zn, Pb, and Cu have been measured in the soil and plants samples of southern Tehran agricultural land for three years. These areas are irrigated by domestic and industrial wastewater. Results of this study indicate that concentrations of these metals are higher than control samples, taken from untreated lands. Due to concentration of these elements in tissues of vegetables consume by the residents of Tehran. Therefore, it is recommended that the use of wastewater for irrigation to be halted. https://jes.ut.ac.ir/article_14433_ce1df52fe5df7ad57168a91a65ddf66d.pdf