Analysis of some heavy metals present in soil dusts of Industrial Market in Enugu, South East Nigeria
was carried out. Soil dust samples were collected from five different sections in the market and a
control sample was collected 500 m away from the market. The samples were analyzed after aqua regia
digestion with Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for Lead, Iron, Nickel, Copper and
Cadmium. The result showed a variation, which indicated that concentration of Fe > Cu > Pb > Cd > Ni.
The levels of some of these metals were higher than the recommended allowable limit for such metals
in soil by regulating agencies.