Assessment of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediments of Chikkere, Sira: Impacts on Aquatic Biodiversity
Sathisha Gouda, Chitra Jayapalan & Shashikanth Majagi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025
A comprehensive study on heavy metal contamination in the water and sediments of the Chikkere water body was conducted. WAWQI revealed that water quality was poor in April and very poor in August 2021, indicating significant pollution. Samples were analyzed using acid digestion a...
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10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9796