Heavy metal contamination in surface water is widespread throughout the world as a result
of numerous anthropogenic activities and geo-genic mechanisms. This contamination is …

The aim of this study was to quantify heavy metals (Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb,
Sb, Se, Sn, V and Zn) concentrations in various organs (muscles, liver, kidney, gills, and …

This research was conducted to assess the water quality and the contamination of heavy
metals in water, sediment, fish, and frogs, as well as bioaccumulation factors (BAFs) in fish …

Laguna de Bay is the largest multipurpose lake in the Philippines. Of the primary uses, fish
cultivation and potable water production depend mainly on its water quality. Over the years …

Many lakes especially in Asia are source of livelihood for the surrounding communities. With
increased urbanisation and industrialisation, however, these lakes are threatened with …

Lake Qarun is Egypt's third-biggest lake, with an enclosed water system. The only source of
water intake in the lake is drainage water, while evaporation is the only outflow path. This …

Metal accumulation in fish is a global public health concern, because the consumption of
contaminated fish accounts for the primary exposure of humans to toxic metals. In this study …

In recent years, the safety of water and fish from heavy metals has become a subject of
concern for public health, environmental, biological, and chemical scientists globally, due to …

Although intensive mining activity and urban sewage discharge are major sources of metal
inputs to Lake Titicaca, the risk posed by metal pollution to wildlife and human populations …

Abstract Arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are toxic heavy metals that
naturally occur in the ecosystem. Their levels are on the rise due to anthropogenic activities …