The prevalence of micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) across the various environments and
their negative impact on ecosystems have become a serious global threat and are currently …

Heavy metals (HMs) have attracted global attention due to their toxicity, persistence, and
accumulation in aquatic fish in the polluted water environment. The consumption of these …

Heavy metals, due to their non-biodegradability and tendency to cause detrimental effects in
human beings, are considered as the most hazardous and toxic pollutants. The present …

The purpose of this study was to characterize the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd),
manganese (Mn), and Fe (Fe) in drinking water sources in primary schools in Sindh …

The heavy metal content of a local drinking water source in Southeast Nigeria was studied
between January 2021 and June 2021 in 3 stations. Pollution indices (heavy metal pollution …

Food production relies on agricultural fields, which can accumulate hazardous materials.
This study examined multi-element concentration of agricultural soils in Ibadan, located in …

In this study, 24 surface water samples were collected from the main trunk/tributary of the
Lijiang River during the wet season (April) and the dry season (December) in 2021. The total …

The contamination of public water supply and groundwater resources is a major concern in
many parts of developing nations. Polluted water poses serious health risks to humans and …

Abstract The Klip River wetland is one of the most economically important ecological river
system in South Africa as it plays two roles: water purification in the Vaal River system and is …

Progressive illegal artisanal mining activities threaten public health without functional law
enforcement on pollution control and proper management practices. This is not an exception …