期刊
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
卷 470, 期 -, 页码 925-933出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.10.017
关键词
Sediments; Multivariate analysis; Enrichment factor; Geo-accumulation index; Heavy metals
资金
- Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan [02-828/RND/07]
Heavy metal concentrations in sediments of the Kurang stream: a principal feeding tributary of the Rawal Lake Reservoir were investigated using enrichment factor (EF), geoaccumulation index (I-geo) and metal pollution index (MPI) to determine metal accumulation, distribution and its pollution status. Sediment samples were collected from twenty one sites during two year monitoring in pre- and post-monsoon seasons (2007-2008). Heavy metal toxicity risk was assessed using Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQGs), effect range low/effect range median values (ERL/ERM), and threshold effect level/probable effect level (TEL/PEL). Greater mean concentrations of Ni, Mn and Pb were recorded in post-monsoon season whereas metal accumulation pattern in pre-monsoon season followed the order: Zn > Mn > Ni > Cr > Co > Cd > Pb > Cu > Li. Enrichment factor (EF) and geoaccumulation (I-geo) values showed that sediments were loaded with Cd, Zn, Ni and Mn. Comparison with uncontaminated background values showed higher concentrations of Cd, Zn and Ni than respective average shale values. Concentrations of Ni and Zn were above ERL values; however, Ni concentration exceeded the ERM values. Sediment contamination was attributed to anthropogenic and natural processes. The results can be used for effective management of fresh water hilly streams of Pakistan. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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