Abstract:Trace metal pollution poses a serious threat to the aquatic
ecosystem.
Therefore, characterizing the long-term environmental behavior of
trace metals and their driving forces is essential for guiding water
quality management. Based on a long-term data set from 1990 to 2019,
this study systematically conducted the spatiotemporal trend assessment,
influential factor analysis, and source apportionment of trace elements
in the rivers of the German Elbe River basin. Results show that the
mean concentrations of the … Show more
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