Concentrations of radionuclides and trace elements in wetlands.

Environmental risks in wetlands are considered with radionuclides and trace elements to understand pollution accumulation. In this study, we aimed to determine the levels of radiation and heavy metals in water systems and assess pollution configurations. Radionuclides (²²²Rn, ²¹⁰Pb and ²¹⁰Po) and trace elements (Ag, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, V and Zn) were measured to evaluate anthropogenic factors. Water pollution in wetlands was indicated by mean concentrations of 66.2 mBq/L for ²²²Rn, 3 mBq/L for ²¹⁰Pb, 42 mBq/L for ²¹⁰Po, 41 ppb for Zn, 37 ppb for Ba, 190 ppb for Fe and 481 ppb for Sr. These pollutants may be related to industrial facilities in Kırklareli city, Türkiye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]