There is a need to define mine tailings in a clear, precise, multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary,
and holistic manner, considering not only geotechnical and hydraulic concepts but also …

Heavy metals pose significant threats to ecosystems and human health due to their
persistence and bioaccumulation. In Thailand, rapid industrialization, extensive agriculture …

Metal contamination is one of the worldwide environmental issues. The main aim of this
study was to evaluate the concentration, probable environmental risk, and source of …

Heavy metals are significant environmental pollutants that are recognized as posing a
potential health hazard to human beings. We investigated the concentrations of the heavy …

ABSTRACT The Wadi El Bey is one of the most vulnerable areas to pollution in the northeast
of Tunisia, altered by anthropogenic and natural processes. This study uses the Community …

This study investigates potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the surface sediments of the
Abdal River system, a critical water source for Samsun province, Türkiye, due to the …

Dermal contact, ingestion and inhalation of heavy metal poses significant health risk in
human subjects. The exposure could be via potable water, soil or air. The current …

Understanding heavy metals in rivers is crucial, as their presence and distribution impact
water quality, ecosystem health, and human well-being. This study examined the presence …

In the current study, a protected subtropical wetland in Bihar (India), Baraila Lake, was
investigated for heavy metal (Pb and Hg) status. These metals tend to bioaccumulate in fish …

Wetlands are highly productive and diverse ecosystems providing home to thousands of
organisms. These ecosystems reduce water pollution, sequester carbon, support …