Аңдатпа
Soil contamination associated with solid household waste landfills represents a significant environmental concern because heavy metals can accumulate in surface horizons and migrate into adjacent ecosystems. This study aimed to assess the level and spatial distribution of heavy metal contamination in soils surrounding the solid household waste landfill adjacent to the Shchuchinsk-Borovskaya resort area, Kazakhstan. In August 2024, 12 composite soil samples were collected from the 0–20 cm layer i