Ecological risk of heavy metals in lake sediments of China: A national-scale integrated analysis

Intensive anthropogenic activities, specifically, industrial and agricultural production, have resulted in heavy metal enrichment in lake sediment and threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Evaluating the potential ecological risk of heavy metals in lake sediment is essential for promoting appropriate lake management in aquatic ecosystems. Large-spatial scale risk evaluations of heavy metal pollution in lake sediment in densely …