Appraisal of metallic accumulation in the surface sediment of a fish breeding dam in Türkiye: A stochastical approach to ecotoxicological risk assessment

B Yüksel, F Ustaoğlu, H Aydın, C Tokatlı… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study examines the levels and patterns of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface
sediment of Almus Dam Lake (ADL), a key fish breeding site in Türkiye. PTE concentrations …

Metal pollution assessment in the surface sediments of a river system in Türkiye: Integrating toxicological risk assessment and source identification

F Ustaoğlu, B Yüksel, Y Tepe, H Aydın… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the surface sediments of the
Abdal River system, a critical water source for Samsun province, Türkiye, due to the …

Metals and phosphorus in the sediments of streams emptying into the Çanakkale strait (Dardanelles): Spatial distribution, pollution status, risk assessment and source …

M Varol, C Tokatlı - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The Çanakkale Strait is exposed to various pollutants due to its strategic location. It is
thought that stream inputs may contribute significantly to metal and phosphorus (P) …

A retrospective analysis of heavy metals and multi elements in the Yangtze River Basin: Distribution characteristics, migration tendencies and ecological risk …

Q Liu, X Xu, L Lin, L Bai, M Yang, W Wang, X Wu… - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world with more than 6300 km,
covering 0.4 billion people. However, the aquatic ecosystem of the Yangtze River has been …

Spatiotemporal variations, source identification, and risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in the surface water of Felent Stream impacted by the silver mine

C Tokatlı, F Ustaoğlu, S Muhammad… - Environmental Monitoring …, 2024 - Springer
The silver deposits located in the upper basin of the Felent Stream are currently the largest
producing mine in the Türkiye. It is also significantly impacted by industrial, agricultural, and …

Distribution, source apportionment and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in Limbe River sediments, Atlantic Coast, Cameroon Volcanic Line

AF Tiabou, AA Takem-Agbor, LP Yiika, E Eseya Mengu… - Discover Water, 2024 - Springer
The objective of this research was to assess sediments contamination, provenance and
metal pollution using single and complex pollution indicators. Limbe River sediment …

Spatial distribution of physicochemical parameters and drinking and irrigation water quality indices in the Jhelum River

T Ahmad, S Muhammad, M Umar, MU Azhar… - Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Sustainable management of river systems is a serious concern, requiring vigilant monitoring
of water contamination levels that could potentially threaten the ecological community. This …

Pollution and toxicity of heavy metals in wildfires-affected soil and surface water: A review and meta-analysis

JN Rao, T Parsai - Environmental Pollution, 2025 - Elsevier
Wildfires, both natural and man-made, release and mobilize hazardous substances such as
heavy metal (loids)(HM), which are known carcinogens. Following intense rainfall events …

Evaluation of sediment quality for heavy metal (loid) s contamination and health risk assessment in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

AS El-Sorogy, M Tawfik, SA Almadani, T Zumlot - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Gulf of Suez faces challenges related to contamination, primarily due to
industrial, tourism, and ship** activities along its shores. This study aims to record the …

Comprehensive assessment of water and sediment quality to support sustainable management practices and mitigate potential risks of trace metal pollution in the …

LS Mazilamani, KV Annammala, P Martin, LY Qi… - Ecohydrology & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Human activities have caused concerns over the contamination of trace elements in aquatic
systems due to their toxicity, long-lasting nature, and ability to accumulate in living …