Variability of selected heavy metals in surface sediments and ecological risks in the Solwezi and Kifubwa Rivers, Northwestern province, Zambia
Understanding the variability of heavy metals in surface sediments and how they accumulate is important not only in ecology and biodiversity conservation but also in aquatic natural resources management. This study investigated the level of some heavy metal contaminants in the Kifubwa and Solwezi Ri...
Main Authors: | Oliver J. Hasimuna, Moses Chibesa, Bruce R. Ellender, Sahya Maulu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-07-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001265 |
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