Urban gardeners and farmers may have concerns about potentially harmful contaminants in their soils. By determining the historical use of the land, one can test for soil contamination associated with prior use. This publication outlines appropriate testing procedures for soil contamination and recommends best gardening practices for working in urban soils.
Status and Revision History
Published on Feb 07, 2016
Published with Full Review on Feb 28, 2019
Published with Minor Revisions on Feb 18, 2022
Faculty
Jason Lessl
Director,
Agricultural & Environmental Services Lab (AESL)