This study aimed at evaluating the environmental quality of a coastal lagoon (Pialassa
Piomboni, NW-Adriatic, Italy) by combining analyses of biomarkers of environmental stress …

This study was conducted to determine the surface water quality and health risks in Ho Chi
Minh City (HCMC) canals. 180 water samples and 180 sediment samples were collected …

Sediment characterization is crucial when assessing environmental quality of aquatic
systems. In a previous study, we assessed the geochemical composition of surface …

Surface runoff is the most significant source of water in dry cities like Tehran. The surface
runoff is polluted by heavy metals, which their risk level is a function of their speciation …

Purpose The distribution of heavy metals was investigated in sediments of both natural and
artificial watercourses of the Reno river basin (Northern Italy) with the aim of assessing their …

Tigris River is surrounded by industrial plants, urban and agricultural activities. So, for this
reason this study conducted was determine the amount of some heavy metals; Zinc, Copper …

Bauxite and iron ore mining is the major contributor to metal pollution in Tasik Chini,
Malaysia. Deforestation of the protected zone of reserve forest exacerbates the problem. The …

The contamination of water bodies in urban areas is a serious problem, which may increase
when wastewater is discharged without complete remediation. Due to their high adsorption …

Abstract Sungai Balok, Pahang is one of the rivers that has been impacted by anthropogenic
pollution in the surrounding area that contributes to increase the level of river pollution. The …

Knowledge on heavy metals accumulation level from surrounding sources around a
watershed is of fundamental concern to mitigate the impact of anthropogenic activities on …