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CHEMOSPHERE
Volume 216, Issue -, Pages 715-724Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.173
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Metal; Water; Multivariate analysis; Risk assessment; Pollution; Pakistan
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- Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Water samples were collected from three freshwater reservoirs of Pakistan during three seasons (pre monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon). The collected samples were examined for the concentrations of selected trace metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr and Zn) and physicochemical parameters (pH, T, EC, TDS, DO, Cl-). Among the metals, Co, Pb and Sr revealed relatively higher concentrations while Cd, Mn and Zn exhibited fairly lower contents. Most of the metals (except Co) revealed considerably higher contributions in the pre -monsoon period. The average levels of Cr, Co, Cd, Pb and Ni exceeded the national/international guideline limits. Pollution assessment highlighted significant pollution; mainly by Cd, Cr, Ni and Pb. Evaluation of health risk indicated that Cr, Cd, Co, Pb and Ni were associated with high risks (HQ(ing) > 1), especially for the children. Principal component analysis showed anthropogenic contributions of Cd, Cr, Co, Pb and Ni, while significant spatial variability was shown by cluster analysis. The highest metal pollution was found at sites near to the entrances of the reservoirs and/or near to the urbanized areas. This study revealed that priority pollutants of concern were Cr, Cd, Co, Pb and Ni; therefore, immediate remedial measures should be implemented for sustaining the healthy aquatic ecosystems. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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