In this study, the nature of the association of heavy metals (Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Pb, Mn, and
Zn) in sediments of the recent reservoir" Barje"(Leskovac, Serbia) was investigated. The aim …

Concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd) and long-lived radionuclides (U, Th, Cs)
along the Iron Gate reservoir of the River Danube in Serbia were determined. In years 2005 …

The Korbevačka River is located in the southeastern part of Serbia. This river is a main
recipient of all kinds of pollutants from the Pb− Zn mine “Grot.” Sediments from the …

Abstract The Ibar River is an international river whose watercourse passes next to numerous
technogenic land lls and chemical-industrial complexes. They can affect the quality of water …

Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements, but they are regarded as significant
environmental pollutants due to their high density and high toxicity even at low …

Poland is an industrialized country in which industries (especially the heavy ones) have had
a tremendous influence on the environment. It is particularly visible in the Upper Silesia …

The pollution of aquatic ecosystems by heavy metals has assumed serious proportions due
to their toxicity and accumulative behavior. River dams are especially at risk of …

The Stiavnicke lakes located in the vicinity of Banska Stiavnica (Slovakia) represent unique,
historical engineering works that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage. From the scientific …

This paper describes an approach for the evaluation of metal contamination in sediment,
using the determination of binding forms of elements (sequential extraction method), the …

Bottom sediments originating from the Mitręga water reservoir were studied. It was assayed,
in what chemical forms heavy metals (zinc, copper, nickel, cadmium and lead) occur in …