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Here we show that heavy metal geoaccumulation is apparent in the Tinto and Odiel estuary and, at a lower magnitude, in off-shore sediments. Values above probable effects level (PEL) are recorded for As, Cu, Hg, Pb and Zn in the Tinto and Odiel estuary, for As and Hg in the associated off-shore sediments and for As in the Guadiana River. Significant correlations were found between total organic carbon (TOC) and Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn in the Tinto and Odiel estuary, and Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Hg and As in the Guadiana River. PCA analysis differentiated the three studied locations.
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González-Pérez, J.A., de Andrés, J.R., Clemente, L. et al. Organic carbon and environmental quality of riverine and off-shore sediments from the Gulf of Cádiz, Spain. Environ Chem Lett 6, 41–46 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-007-0107-0
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