Soil pollution significantly impacts food security, human health, and the environment. Food security suffers as soil contamination diminishes soil fertility, leading to reduced crop yields and lower agricultural productivity. Pollutants absorbed by plants can result in contaminated produce, making food unsafe for consumption. Persistent pollution can also render land unsuitable for farming, further threatening food availability.

Human health is adversely affected through toxic exposure from polluted soil, whether via direct contact, inhalation, or consumption of contaminated food and water. Chronic exposure to harmful substances such as heavy metals and pesticides can cause respiratory issues, skin diseases, and cancers. Pollutants may accumulate in the food chain, leading to long-term health problems. Additionally, contaminated soil can leach pollutants into groundwater, affecting drinking water quality and causing health concerns.

The environment suffers from soil pollution as well. It leads to loss of biodiversity by harming beneficial organisms, disrupts ecosystems, and causes soil degradation, which reduces soil fertility and increases erosion. Pollutants can also run off into water bodies, causing water pollution and negatively affecting aquatic life. Addressing soil pollution is essential for protecting health, ensuring food security, and preserving environmental integrity.