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Assessment of heavy metal distribution and contamination in the sediment of the Ciujung Watershed, Banten Province, Indonesia

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The present study examined the distribution and severity of heavy metal contamination in the sediments of the Ciujung Watershed and its tributaries in Banten Province, Indonesia. Surface sediments were collected from 11 sites and analyzed for As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb via atomic absorption spectrometry. Environmental risk was assessed based on Igeo, EF, PERI, and biological effect. The mean As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb concentrations by dry weight were 1.68 ± 0.63 mg kg−1, 0.80 ± 0.88 mg kg−1, 4.12 ± 0.88 mg kg−1, 0.61 ± 0.25, and 19.80 ± 7.51 mg kg−1, respectively. The Ciujung Watershed presented with no serious As, Cr, or Pb contamination but did display severe Hg and Cd pollution. At all sampling sites except S1, the concentrations of Hg (but not Cd) were higher than the permissible limits established according to Sediment Quality Guidelines. Hg originating from ASGM posed high ecological risk to the aquatic ecosystem. The present study accurately and comprehensively delineated the current heavy metal contamination status in the surface sediments of the Ciujung Watershed particularly Hg. The findings could help regulatory agencies formulate and enact effective control measures and raise awareness about Hg pollution among the Ciujung Watershed residents.

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Nugraha, W.C., Ishibashi, Y. & Arizono, K. Assessment of heavy metal distribution and contamination in the sediment of the Ciujung Watershed, Banten Province, Indonesia. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 25, 2619–2631 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01661-4

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