Table 1 Background values (Bv), toxicity response factor (Tir).

From: Comprehensive assessment of heavy metal (HMs) contamination and associated health risks in agricultural soils and groundwater proximal to industrial sites

Reference parameter

Hg

Cr

Ni

Pb

Zn

Cu

Cd

Bv (mg kg−1 )

0.08a

17c

75b

15a

60a

30a

0.20b

Tir

40a

2d

5b

5a

1a

5a

30b

MAC (mg kg−1)

0.5–5

75–100

100

200–300

100–300

60–150

3–8

Organization

Iran’s environment

7

110

110

75

500

200

5

  1. a51
  2. b52,53
  3. c54
  4. d53.