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This study aims to identify toxic metal concentrations in wetland sediments and evaluate their sources and ecological risks.

Concentrations of toxic metals in wetland sediments, source identification, and ecological risks: A case study in NW Türkiye

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This study aims to identify toxic metal concentrations in wetland sediments and evaluate their sources and ecological risks.
Analyzed sediments from four lakes in northwestern Türkiye for toxic metals concentrations.
Conducted multivariate statistical analyses to determine correlations between metal accumulation and influencing factors.
Calculated enrichment factor, geoaccumulation index, contamination factor, and ecological risk indices.
Toxic metal concentrations varied, with Fe showing the highest levels of 2759–54,284 mg kg − 1 and Cd the lowest at 0.03 to 17.3 mg kg − 1.
The ecological risk factor indicated low risk for individual metals, while the ecological risk index suggested moderate potential risks overall.
Most metals were classified as having minimal to moderate contamination, indicating the need for management strategies in fragile ecosystems.

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Randomized trial assesses toxic metals in wetland sediments, suggesting ecological management strategies.

Parlak et al. (2026) studied this question.

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