Table 4.
Pollution load index (PLI and NIPI) at Landmark University farm.
| Toxic elements | Pollution load index (PLI) | Nemerow integrated pollution index (NIPI) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| As | 2.12 | 0.93 | Unpolluted to Moderate Pollution |
| Cd | 0.18 | 0.21 | Unpolluted |
| Co | 0.42 | 0.79 | Unpolluted |
| Cr | 0.71 | 0.79 | Unpolluted |
| Cu | 0.83 | 0.91 | Unpolluted |
| Ni | 0.46 | 0.53 | Unpolluted |
| Mn | 0.71 | 0.71 | Unpolluted |
| Pb | 1.36 | 2.33 | Moderate Pollution |
| Zn | 0.58 | 1.64 | Unpolluted to Moderate Pollution |