Ecological risk assessment of trace metals in the sediments of the Chenab River
EF, Igeo and MPI were used to evaluate the natural and anthropogenic load in the Chenab River.
EF and Igeo values indicated that Cd and Pb may pose a potential risk to aquatic biota.
Urban/industrial area influenced the pollution sources of toxic metals.
Depth-wise ascending order of metals predicated historical contamination of toxic metals