The authors present data concerning the distribution of copper in the soil and vegetables (carrots and
parsley) in two areas of Caras-Severin County (Ruschiţa and Moldova Nouă) known as historical anthropic
pollution areas, and in two unpolluted areas (Borlova and Golet), considered reference (control) areas.
Results of soil, carrot, and parsley sample analysis in the areas with historical anthropic pollution show
high concentrations of copper both in the soil and vegetables, in some cases possibly toxic, compared to the
concentrations of the two control areas (Borlova and Goleţ).