Аннотация:Abstract: The present study was carried out to describe the characteristic features of potentially toxicmetals (PTMs) in the soil of industrial city, Kolchugino–Vladimir Region–Russia. The mass fractions inmg/kg of Cu, Pb, Zn, and Cd were measured by atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS). Multivariatestatistical analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), were performed. The obtained resultsof the potentially toxic elements were mapped using ArcGIS. A total of four pollution indices werecalculated to identify the areas with significant pollution associations. The data analysis showed thatlocations 14 (urban area) and 16 (non-ferrous metallurgy plant) contribute significantly to pollution.Maximum likelihood method was used to classify the land-use and land-cover (LULC). The analysisshows that locations 14 and 16 are belonging to the industrial area on LULC. Great attention shouldbe paid to the control and regulation of waste disposal into the environment, which in turn, hasan adversely impact on human health. By using the data, it could help to identify areas wherewaste control measures need to be implemented, such as increasing recycling or introducing morewaste control legislation. It could also help to identify areas where waste control efforts have beensuccessful. Data can be used by government, policymakers, and stakeholders for future planning andR&D activities.Keywords: soil trace elements; pollution indices; risk assessment; remote sensing