Heavy metals occur naturally in very small amounts in living organisms, but exposure to their
higher concentrations is hazardous. Heavy metals at hazardous levels are commonly found …

Surface water pollution is a critical and urgent global issue that demands immediate
attention. Surface water plays a crucial role in supporting and sustaining life on the earth, but …

This study assessed the environmental and health risks associated with heavy metals in the
water resources of Egypt's northwestern desert. The current approaches included the …

Heavy metal (loid) s accumulation in groundwater has posed serious ecological and health
concerns worldwide. Source-specific risk apportionment is crucial to prevent and control …

Groundwater resources around the world required periodic monitoring in order to ensure the
safe and sustainable utilization for humans by kee** the good status of water quality …

Water contamination undermines human survival and economic growth. Water resource
protection and management require knowledge of water hydrochemistry and drinking water …

The COVID-19 era has profoundly affected everyday human life, the environment, and
freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Despite the numerous influences, a strict COVID-19 …

In this study, we appraised the concentrations of 8 major trace elements (TEs) in surface
water sources from six river basins, Bangladesh: Meghna, Kartoya, Sitalakha, Teesta …

The sustainability of agricultural practices is seriously threatened by the quality of water
used for irrigation. This paper aims to evaluate the suitability of irrigation water and identify …

Previous studies about heavy metal (HM) accumulation in the surrounding areas affected by
mining mainly focused on a single or just a few mining areas. However, these studies could …