Abstract Purpose of Review In recent years, anthropogenic activities have caused metal
pollution in the sediments of stagnant water bodies, and thus threatening aquatic …

Riverine sediments are important reservoirs of heavy metals, representing both historical
and contemporary anthropogenic activity within the watershed. This review has been …

Potentially hazardous elements (PHEs) are non-biodegradable and accumulate in places
like water, soil, and plants where they endanger environmental health. There are a …

The estuarine sediments were sampled seasonally along the southeast coast of the Black
Sea, to assess the concentrations, sources, distributions, and possible ecological risks of …

The potential contamination levels and human health risk of heavy metals in sediment of the
Turnasuyu Stream in Ordu, Turkey, were evaluated comprehensively by taking seasonal …

We evaluated groundwater quality, pollution, and its effects on human health in the eastern
part of the Lake Urmia basin, the largest lake in the Middle East. Although groundwater …

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 …

Pollution of lentic ecosystems by potentially hazardous elements (PHE) due to human
activities has become a global concern. In this study, the contents of eight PHEs in the …

A seasonal study was conducted to assess the levels, sources, and potential ecological risks
of heavy metals (HM) in coastal sediments along the Giresun Coast, located on the …

Metal enrichment in lake sediments originating from multiple sources can threaten both the
aquatic ecosystem and human health. Therefore, assessment of the eco-environmental risks …