Heavy metal pollution in selected upland tributaries of Sri Lanka: comprehension towards the localization of sources of pollution

Heavy metal pollution in selected upland tributaries of Sri Lanka: comprehension towards the localization of sources of pollution

This study aimed to assess the heavy metal (HM) profile of the main upland tributaries of three major rivers, the Mahaweli, the Deduru and the Gin Rivers, which are commonly used for urban water supply in Sri Lanka. The HM profiles of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) were inves...

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Main Authors: K. A. S. Kodikara, S. Lewandowski, P. M. C. S. De Silva, S. D. Gunarathna, S. K. Madarasinghe, P. Ranasinghe, L. P. Jayatissa, F. Dahdouh-Guebas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Water and Health
Subjects:
agrochemicals
arsenic
chronic kidney disease
human health
point pollution
Online Access:http://jwh.iwaponline.com/content/20/3/505

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