Browsing School of Environment and Natural Resources by Subject "Heavy metals"
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Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis spirulus niger from Masinga Reservoir, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 2014-10)The pollution of aquatic ecosystems with heavy metals has become a worldwide concern. This is because of their ability to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms and especially in fish which is a source of livelihood for human ... -
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) of Masinga Dam, Kenya
(Research Gate, 2019)The pollution of aquatic ecosystems with heavy metals has become a worldwide concern and more so in developing countries. This is because of their ability to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms and especially in fish which ... -
Determination of Heavy Metals in Sediments of Masinga Reservoir, Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2018-03)In Kenya, heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems due to anthropogenic activities cannot be underestimated. Therefore, an assessment of heavy metal contamination (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr and Mn) in sediments of Masinga reservoir ... -
Heavy Metal Contamination of Water, Soil and Vegetables in Urban Streams in Machakos Municipality, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020-08)Pollution of the environment by heavy metals emanating from rapid economic growth and improper waste and effluent disposal is a major concern. In this study, heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn and Cr) in vegetables, ...
