Potential ecological risk from heavy metals in surface sediment of lotic systems in central region Peru

Potential ecological risk from heavy metals in surface sediment of lotic systems in central region Peru

High Andean rivers are fragile ecosystems in the face of various threats, including heavy metal contamination. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential ecological risk of heavy metals in surface sediment of lotic systems in the central region of Peru. Composite samples of surface se...

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Main Authors: María Custodio, Anthony Fow, Heidi De la Cruz, Fernán Chanamé, Javier Huarcaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Water
Subjects:
contamination
ecological risk
heavy metals
surface sediment
lotic systems
aquatic environment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2023.1295712/full

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