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Seasonal Dynamics of Heavy Metal and Arsenic Content of Water and Sediments of the Srepok River (Vietnam)

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Accumulation of heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb) and arsenic in water and bottom sediments of the Srepok River in rainy and dry seasons has been assessed. Significant seasonal variations in the concentration of elements in water have been found. The Fe, Cu, Zn, As, and Pb content of sediments did not depend on the season, and the concentration of Cd was higher in the rainy season. At certain periods of time, the concentrations of these elements in river water exceeded those recommended by the national technical regulations of Vietnam: Fe, 2.3–9.5 times; Cu, 1.2–2.8 times; Zn, 1.2–4.5 times; Cd, 1.7–6.8 times; Pb, 1.1–17 times; and As, 1.1–3.7 times. The concentrations of all heavy metals and arsenic in the river water and bottom sediments of industrial zones tended to increase. The results showed, the examined elements can be divided into groups where their concentrations are closely interrelated. These groups are composed of Fe, Cu, Zn, and Pb in the river water, and of Cu, Zn, As, and Pb in sediments. The obtained data prove the necessity of monitoring the levels of heavy metals and arsenic in river water and bottom sediments of industrial zones.

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Chernykh, N.A., Baeva, Y.I. & Cuong, N.T. Seasonal Dynamics of Heavy Metal and Arsenic Content of Water and Sediments of the Srepok River (Vietnam). Russ J Gen Chem 90, 2598–2605 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1070363220130113

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