Effects of anthropogenic activities on the heavy metal levels in the clams and sediments in a tropical river

• Main Authors: Wong, Koe Wei, Yap, Chee Kong, Rosimah, Nulit, Mohd Suhaimi, Hamzah, Chen, Soo Kien, Cheng, Wan Hee, Ali, Karami, Salman Abdo, Al-Shami
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer International Publishing 2017
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/685/; http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-016-7951-z
• Institution: INTI International University

The present study aimed to assess the effects of anthropogenic activities on the heavy metal levels in the Langat River by transplantation of Corbicula javanica. In addition, potential ecological risk indexes (PERI) of heavy metals in the surface sediments of the river were also investigated. The co...