In this study the level of toxic metals (Mn, Zn, Pb, Cd, Co, Cu)was determined in sediment samples fromthe Chenab River, Pakistan. The potential toxicity of studied metals was determined by evaluating enrichment factor (EF), geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and metal pollution index (MPI). Considering the spatial distributional patterns, the metal concentrations were higher at Trimmu Headwork site followed by Pujnad, Khanki, Marala and Qadirabad Headwork sites. Unusual higher concentrations in the deeper sediments were observed, suggesting a historical deposition of the investigated metals in the area. The Igeo and EF values revealed that sediments in this study were considerably polluted by Cd and Pb and moderately polluted by other metals. Evaluation of metal toxicity based on mean probable effect concentration PEC quotient confirmed that the Chenab River is seriously contaminatedwith Cd and Pb. Results of the spatial distribution pattern revealed that rapid industrialization and urbanization nearby the study area were probable sources of metal pollution. Propermeasures should be taken by industrial units to ensure appropriate treatment of wastewater before disposing the toxic effluents into nearby tributaries. Government authorities must ensure strict enforcement of the National Environmental Quality (NEQ) standards of municipal and industrial effluents to save the Chenab River from further degradation.
Geo-accumulation and enrichment of trace metals in sediments and their associated risks in the Chenab River, Pakistan / Hanif, Nida; Eqani, Syed Ali Musstjab Akber Shah; Ali, Syeda Maria; Cincinelli, Alessandra; Ali, Nadeem; Katsoyiannis, Ioannis A.; Tanveer, Zafar Iqbal; Bokhari, Habib. - In: JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION. - ISSN 0375-6742. - STAMPA. - 165:(2016), pp. 62-70. [10.1016/j.gexplo.2016.02.006]
Geo-accumulation and enrichment of trace metals in sediments and their associated risks in the Chenab River, Pakistan
CINCINELLI, ALESSANDRA;
2016
Abstract
In this study the level of toxic metals (Mn, Zn, Pb, Cd, Co, Cu)was determined in sediment samples fromthe Chenab River, Pakistan. The potential toxicity of studied metals was determined by evaluating enrichment factor (EF), geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and metal pollution index (MPI). Considering the spatial distributional patterns, the metal concentrations were higher at Trimmu Headwork site followed by Pujnad, Khanki, Marala and Qadirabad Headwork sites. Unusual higher concentrations in the deeper sediments were observed, suggesting a historical deposition of the investigated metals in the area. The Igeo and EF values revealed that sediments in this study were considerably polluted by Cd and Pb and moderately polluted by other metals. Evaluation of metal toxicity based on mean probable effect concentration PEC quotient confirmed that the Chenab River is seriously contaminatedwith Cd and Pb. Results of the spatial distribution pattern revealed that rapid industrialization and urbanization nearby the study area were probable sources of metal pollution. Propermeasures should be taken by industrial units to ensure appropriate treatment of wastewater before disposing the toxic effluents into nearby tributaries. Government authorities must ensure strict enforcement of the National Environmental Quality (NEQ) standards of municipal and industrial effluents to save the Chenab River from further degradation.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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