Spatial Distribution, Risk Index, and Correlation of Heavy Metals in the Chuhe River (Yangtze Tributary): Preliminary Research Analysis of Surface Water and Sediment Contamination

This comprehensive study aimed to evaluate the water quality and sediment contamination in the Chuhe River in Nanjing. The spatial assessment of 10 samples collected in September highlighted that, in surface water, Copper (Cu) > Nickel (Ni) > Zinc (Zn) > Chromium (Cr) > Lead (Pb) > Ar...

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Main Authors: Adharsh Rajasekar, Raphinos Tackmore Murava, Eyram Norgbey, Xukun Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/904