The coastal zone of Bangladesh, with a population density of 1278 people per square
kilometer, is under serious threat due to heavy metal pollution. To date, many studies have …

The anthropogenic toxic metal dissemination in surface water resources is a major
ecological and public health concern at diverse scales, from the regional to the global scale …

The objective of this paper was to stress the possible potential toxic element (PTE)
accumulation in the surface sediments of the Çavuşlu Stream (ÇS), as well as examining the …

The evaluation of trace elements (TEs) in sediments of dam lakes is crucial for maintaining
ecosystem health. Therefore, it is very important to determine their concentrations, pollution …

Heavy metal pollution in urban rivers corresponds to anthropogenic impacts. Considering
the environmental importance of the Winongo River for domestic use, agriculture, and …

Quantification of four toxic metals (As, Cr, Cd, and Pb) in water and sediments at the
Sitakunda ship breaking area in Bangladesh was studied. Along with this, sediment quality …

Safe levels of heavy metals in the surface water and sediment of the eastern Bay of Bengal
coast have not been universally established. Current study characterized heavy metals such …

Abstract The Ghizer River Basin (GRB) is one of the sub-basins of the Indus River hosting
rich mineralization and agrogenic activities. The GRB was sampled for 55 water samples …

Several environmental indicators were used to evaluate the water and sediment quality of
Ismailia Canal for heavy metal contamination. The average concentrations of heavy metals …

Abstract Evaluation of water quality is crucial for managing surface water effectively,
ensuring its suitability for human use, and sustaining the environment. In the lower Danube …