Metals and metalloids in macrophytes and fish from an acid mine drainage-impacted river system in South Africa: aspects of bioindication and phytoremediation

J. Windisch; Andreas Gradwohl; Beric M. Gilbert; Quinton Marco Dos Santos; Annemariè Avenant‐Oldewage; Franz Jirsa

doi:10.1039/d5va00136f

January 1, 2025Environmental Science AdvancesOpen Access

Metals and metalloids in macrophytes and fish from an acid mine drainage-impacted river system in South Africa: aspects of bioindication and phytoremediation

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Key Points

High levels of metals and metalloids were found in macrophytes and fish in the Crocodile River system, suggesting significant environmental impacts.
The study identified acid mine drainage as a major factor affecting aquatic life, with notable bioindication implications.
Observational analysis across the Crocodile River assessing the effects of acid mine drainage on local ecosystems indicates severe bioaccumulation.
These findings highlight the need for further environmental monitoring and potential phytoremediation interventions to restore impacted areas.

Implication

Analysis reveals high metal concentrations in macrophytes and fish from the Crocodile River, indicating bioindication potential.

Abstract

The consequences of acid mine drainage (AMD) are apparent in water and sediment of the upper reaches of the Crocodile River (West) system, which is located in the western basin of the Witwatersrand mountain chain in South Africa.

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Metals and metalloids in macrophytes and fish from an acid mine drainage-impacted river system in South Africa: aspects of bioindication and phytoremediation

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Metals and metalloids in macrophytes and fish from an acid mine drainage-impacted river system in South Africa: aspects of bioindication and phytoremediation

Key Points

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Abstract

Discussion

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