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This study investigates the presence of various chemicals and microplastics in soil samples from five different locations, analyzing potential sources and types of contamination in the agricultural ecosystem. The temperatures and pH values at each sampling location were as follows: Hole 1 had a temperature of 27.2°C and a pH of 6.5; Hole 2 recorded a temperature of 28.4°C with a pH of 6.3 Hole 3 showed a temperature of 27.5°C and a pH of 6.1 Hole 4 had a temperature of 28.7°C and a pH of 6.0; and Hole 5 displayed a temperature of 28.2°C with a pH of 6.4. The analysis revealed the repeated presence of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a silicone compound, suggesting possible contamination by silicone across multiple samples. Kaolin, a clay mineral, and Chromium(VI) Oxide, a chromium compound, were identified at several sites. Notably, at Hole 3, microplastics such as Rayon Fiber, Niobium(V) Oxide, Tantalum(V) Oxide, and Cellulose were detected, indicating the potential presence of synthetic fibers and organic compounds. At Hole 4, several chemical compounds, including Gitan 770, EFKA 3236, and Guar, along with inorganic compounds like Bentonite and Ferric Hydroxide, were found. Additionally, compounds associated with high-temperature processes, such as Tetraallylsilane and Silicone Oil, High Temperature, were detected. The findings highlight significant contamination from silicone-based products, industrial chemicals, and microplastics, underscoring the need for further investigation into the environmental impact on the agricultural ecosystem.