Table 3 The \({E}_{r}\) classes in relation to soil quality.

From: Pollution characteristics and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in paddy fields of Fujian province, China

\({E}_{r}\) classes

Soil quality

< 40

Low risk

40–80

Moderate risk

80–160

Considerable risk

160–320

High risk

> 320

Extreme risk

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