Plankton diversity and its application in water safety evaluation under the background of compound pollution—A case study of Qiantang River

Key Points

• Plankton diversity serves as effective bioindicators for assessing water quality.
• The presence of diverse plankton communities reflects the health of aquatic environments.
• Ecological monitoring reveals critical insights into compound pollution's effects on ecosystems.
• Assessment of water safety is vital for protecting both environmental and human health.