Source apportionment and ecological risk of heavy metals in Taihu lake from 2020 to 2022

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Median concentrations of heavy metals showed an increase from 2020 to 2022, indicating worsening conditions.
The primary sources of heavy metals were found to be industrial and agricultural activities, highlighting key environmental impacts.
Principal component analysis and the Mann-Kendall test were critical in revealing trends in heavy metal risks over the study period.
Ecological risks were generally deemed acceptable except for mercury, which posed significant concerns requiring urgent attention.

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Analysis identifies sources of heavy metals and ecological risks in Taihu Lake, suggesting mitigation strategies.

Bao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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