Characteristics of Heavy Metals in Seawater and Sediments from Daya Bay (South China): Environmental Fates, Source Apportionment and Ecological Risks

In this study, the spatiotemporal distributions, potential sources, and ecological risks of Hg, Cr, and As in seawater, and Hg, As, Zn, Cd, Pb, and Cu in sediments from Daya Bay were investigated. The five-year average concentrations of Hg, Cr, and As in seawater were 0.020 μg/L, 0.79 μg/L, and 2.08...

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Main Authors: Wei Tao, Haidong Li, Xiaojuan Peng, Wanping Zhang, Quansheng Lou, Jian Gong, Jianjun Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/18/10237