“…These heavy metals (e.g., Pb, Ni, Cd and Cr) entre into the various food chains, posing a health risk to living beings (Dickin et al, 2016; Kumar et al, 2020; Kumar, Subrahmanyam, et al, 2021). Skin illnesses, asthma, cancer, dehydration, respiratory issues, cardiovascular and excretory systems and human growth retardation have been listed as major problems concerning the high concentration of heavy metals in freshwater and potable water (Ansari et al, 2020; Dutta et al, 2021; Kumar, Jigyasu, et al, 2021; Vymazal, 2005). Some metals (e.g., Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) are important micronutrients for living organisms, despite producing toxic effects at higher concentrations (Kabata‐Pendias, 2011; Ventura et al, 2021).…”