Cement Dust Pollution and Environment

Abstract

Many studies have shown that pollution by cement dust affects the environment. This review aims to investigate how cement dust pollution affects soil, air, and water and their residents such as humans and other animals, plants, and fungi. The properties of soils, water, and plants indicate strong influences from cement dust that has settled from cement factories. Air quality also suffers from cement pollution. A high metal content, TDS, and pH are found in polluted soil in comparison with unpolluted soil. The number of microorganisms in soil and leaves is lowest near the factories compared to control areas. The variability of fungi is greater in the summer than in the winter. Finally, human health is affected by cement directly and indirectly.