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Vesković J, Bulatović S, Ražić S, Lučić M, Miletić A, Nastasović A, Onjia A. Arsenic-contaminated groundwater of the Western Banat (Pannonian basin): Hydrogeochemical appraisal, pollution source apportionment, and Monte Carlo simulation of source-specific health risks. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e11087. [PMID: 39091038 DOI: 10.1002/wer.11087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Due to rapid urbanization and industrial growth, groundwater globally is continuously deteriorating, posing significant health risks to humans. This study employed a comprehensive methodology to analyze groundwater in the Western Banat Plain (Serbia). Using Piper and Gibbs plots, hydrogeochemistry was assessed, while the entropy-weighted water quality index (EWQI) was used to evaluate groundwater quality. Pollution sources were identified using positive matrix factorization (PMF) accompanied by Pearson correlation and hierarchical cluster analysis, while Monte Carlo simulation assessed health risks associated with groundwater consumption. Results showed that groundwater, mainly Ca-Mg-HCO3 type, is mostly suitable for drinking. Geogenic pollution, agricultural activities, and sewage were major pollution sources. Consumption of contaminated groundwater poses serious non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks. Additionally, arsenic from geogenic source was found to be the main health risks contributor, considering its worryingly elevated concentration, ranging up to 364 μg/L. These findings will be valuable for decision-makers and researchers in managing groundwater vulnerability. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Groundwater is severely contaminated with As in the northern part of the study area. The predominant hydrochemical type of groundwater in the area is Ca-Mg-HCO3. The PMF method apportioned three groundwater pollution sources. Monte Carlo identified rock dissolution as the primary health risk contributor. Health risks and mortality in the study area are positively correlated.
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Grants
- 451-03-66/2024-03/200161 Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia
- 451-03-65/2024-03/200135 Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia
- 451-03-66/2024-03/200026 Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia
- 451-03-66/2024-03/200287 Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia
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- Jelena Vesković
- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Sah R, Khanduri M, Chaudhary P, Thomas Paul K, Gururani S, Banwala K, Paul C, Jose MA, Bora S, Ramachandran A, Badola R, Hussain SA. Dietary exposure of potentially toxic elements to freshwater mammals in the Ganga river basin, India. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 351:123928. [PMID: 38615836 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The threatened Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica) and smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) occuring in the Ganga River Basin (GRB), are experiencing a decline in their population and distribution range owing to multiple anthropogenic pressures, including pollution by Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs). Apex predators primarily encounter contaminants through dietary exposure. Yet, notable gaps persist in our understanding of the risks associated with the ingestion of PTE-contaminated prey for Gangetic dolphins and smooth-coated otters. In this study, we examined the occurrence and spatial variation of PTEs in the prey (fish) of both these riverine mammals across three major rivers of the Basin, while also evaluating the associated risk of ingesting contaminated prey. Our assessment revealed no statistical variation in bioaccumulation profiles of PTEs across the three rivers, attributable to comparable land use patterns and PTE consumption within the catchment. Zn and Cu were the most dominant PTEs in the prey species. The major potential sources of pollution identified in the catchment include agricultural settlements, vehicular emissions, and the presence of metal-based additives in plastics. Zn, As and Hg accumulation vary with the trophic level whereas some PTEs show concentration (Hg) and dilution (As, Cr, Pb and Zn) with fish growth. The Risk Quotient (RQ), based on the dietary intake of contaminated prey calculated using Toxicity Reference Value was consistently below 1 indicating no significant risk to these riverine mammals. Conversely, with the exception of Co and Ni, the Reference Dose-based RQs for all other PTEs indicated a substantial risk for Gangetic dolphins and smooth-coated otters through dietary exposure. This study serves as a pivotal first step in assessing the risk of PTEs for two threatened riverine mammals in a densely populated river basin, highlighting the importance of their prioritization in regular monitoring to reinforce the ongoing conservation efforts.
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- Ruchika Sah
- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Agilent Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, 560066, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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- Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, 248001, India
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Kaur N, Paikaray S. Enhanced attenuation of arsenic by Quaternary agricultural soils of Eastern Punjab, India upon anionic clays and gypsum amendment. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:1708-1720. [PMID: 36416765 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2151940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Agricultural soil of the Sutlej River basin was evaluated for its natural attenuation efficacy for arsenic (As) under the field variables of pH, competitive anions, contact time and varied As contents. The role of layered double hydroxides (HTLDH) and gypsum on uptake efficiency and long-term stability of entrapped As demonstrates rapid As uptake by both geosorbents without mineral structure altering. Arsenic retention by gypsum is poorer than that by HTLDH and greater uptake (∼100% within 2 h) was achieved in the co-precipitation process than adsorption on HTLDH. Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model fits of the data demonstrate the multilayer rate-limiting sorption process. NO3- and PO43- hardly affected As retention capacity of HTLDH and gypsum with greater retention at pH 6 and high sorbate concentrations. Studied soil shows a strong potential for As (0.68 g kg-1) which enhanced upon adding HTLDH, while gypsum lowered As retention efficiency of soil except at pH 6.0. Gypsum exhibited relatively greater desorption than HTLDH where almost no As was desorbed in the latter case within seven days of exposure, but ∼30% sorbed As gets desorbed from gypsum which was further enhanced by NO3-+PO43- and soil mixing. Identical behaviour was observed from the soil and HTLDH/gypsum mixture at variable ratios as well. This study shows that MgFe-based HTLDH can efficiently retard arsenic mobilization from the soil with competitive anions and wide pH ultimately limiting As bioavailability in the environment and can be successfully used as a potential scavenger for As remediation purposes.
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- Navjot Kaur
- Environmental Geochemistry Lab, Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Environmental Geochemistry Lab, Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Iqbal J, Su C, Ahmad M, Baloch MYJ, Rashid A, Ullah Z, Abbas H, Nigar A, Ali A, Ullah A. Hydrogeochemistry and prediction of arsenic contamination in groundwater of Vehari, Pakistan: comparison of artificial neural network, random forest and logistic regression models. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 46:14. [PMID: 38147177 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01782-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Arsenic contamination in the groundwater occurs in various parts of the world due to anthropogenic and natural sources, adversely affecting human health and ecosystems. The current study intends to examine the groundwater hydrogeochemistry containing elevated arsenic (As), predict As levels in groundwater, and determine the aptness of groundwater for drinking in the Vehari district, Pakistan. Four hundred groundwater samples from the study region were collected for physiochemical analysis. As levels in groundwater samples ranged from 0.1 to 52 μg/L, with an average of 11.64 μg/L, (43.5%), groundwater samples exceeded the WHO 2022 recommended limit of 10 μg/L for drinking purposes. Ion-exchange processes and the adsorption of ions significantly impacted the concentration of As. The HCO3- and Na+ are the dominant ions in the study area, and the water types of samples were CaHCO3, mixed CaMgCl, and CaCl, demonstrating that rock-water contact significantly impacts hydrochemical behavior. The geochemical modeling indicated negative saturation indices with calcium carbonate and other salt minerals, encompassing aragonite, calcite, dolomite, and halite. The dissolution mechanism suggested that these minerals might have implications for the mobilization of As in groundwater. A combination of human-induced and natural sources of contamination was unveiled through principal component analysis (PCA). Artificial neural networks (ANN), random forest (RF), and logistic regression (LR) were used to predict As in the groundwater. The data have been divided into two parts for statistical analysis: 20% for testing and 80% for training. The most significant input variables for As prediction was determined using Chi-squared analysis. The receiver operating characteristic area under the curve and confusion matrix were used to evaluate the models; the RF, ANN, and LR accuracies were 0.89, 0.85, and 0.76. The permutation feature and mean decrease in impurity determine ten parameters that influence groundwater arsenic in the study region, including F-, Fe2+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, SO42-, NO3-, HCO3-, and Na+. The present study shows RF is the best model for predicting groundwater As contamination in the research area. The water quality index showed that 161 samples represent poor water, and 121 samples are unsuitable for drinking. Establishing effective strategies and regulatory measures is imperative in Vehari to ensure the sustainability of groundwater resources.
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- Javed Iqbal
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China.
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- School of Geography and Information Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Source Apportionment and Control of Aquatic Pollution, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Institute of Geological Survey, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Khan I, Khan MU, Umar R, Rai N. Occurrence, speciation, and controls on arsenic mobilization in the alluvial aquifer system of the Ghaghara basin, India. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:7933-7956. [PMID: 37505348 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01691-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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High concentrations of arsenic (As) in groundwater are among the long-standing environmental problems on the planet. Due to adverse impacts on the human and aquatic system, characterization and quantification of individual inorganic As species are crucial in understanding the occurrence, environmental fate, behaviour, and toxicity in natural waters. This study presents As concentration and its speciation As(III) and As(V) data, including the interrelationship with other major and trace aqueous solutes from parts of the Ghaghara basin, India. More than half (57%) of the groundwater samples exhibited elevated As concentrations (> 10 μg/L), whereas 67.4% of samples have higher As(III) values relative to As(V), signifying a potential risk of As(III) toxicity. The elevated concentration of As was associated with higher Fe, Mn, and HCO3-, especially in samples from shallow well depth. PHREEQC modeling demonstrates the presence of mineral phases such as hematite, goethite, rhodochrosite, etc. Therefore, it is inferred that the release of As from sediment particles into pore water via microbially mediated Fe/Mn oxyhydroxides, and As(V) reduction processes mainly control high As concentrations. The heavy metal pollution indices (HPI) and (HEI) values revealed heavy metal pollution in low-lying areas deposited by relatively younger sediments along the Ghaghara River. Large-scale agricultural practices, overexploitation of groundwater, and indiscriminate sewage disposal, in addition to geogenic factors, cannot be ruled out as potential contributors to As mobilization in the region. This study recommends conducting seasonal hydrogeochemical monitoring and investigating regional natural background levels of As, to precisely understand the controlling mechanistic pathways of As release.
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- Imran Khan
- Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, 202002, India.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee, 247 667, India
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- Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, 202002, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee, 247 667, India
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Bi P, Liu R, Huang G, Li D. Evaluating natural background levels of heavy metals in shallow groundwater of the Pearl River Delta via removal of contaminated groundwaters: Comparison of three preselection related methods. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 335:122382. [PMID: 37586681 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Assessing natural background levels (NBLs) in groundwater is a global concern. Knowledge on groundwater NBLs in urbanized areas is challenging due to the impact of complex human activities. Preselection related methods are common ones for assessing groundwater NBLs. The present study used three preselection related methods to assess groundwater heavy metals (lead, zinc, barium) NBLs in four groundwater units of the Pearl River Delta (PRD) where urbanization continues, and to identify the best one for assessing groundwater NBLs in urbanized areas. Here, methods include a preselection method (method-P), a preselection dominated method (method-PD), and a statistic dominated method (method-SD). Results showed that the method-PD was better than other two methods for assessing groundwater NBLs of heavy metals in the PRD. This is supported by the evidence that differences among heavy metals concentrations in various land-use types in residual datasets formed by the method-PD were insignificant. NBLs of lead in groundwater units I to IV assessed by the method-PD were 2.8 μg/L, 5.9 μg/L, 5.8 μg/L, and 2.6 μg/L, respectively. NBLs of zinc in groundwater units I to IV assessed by the method-PD were 30 μg/L, 180 μg/L, 160 μg/L, and 100 μg/L, respectively. NBLs of barium in groundwater units I to IV assessed by the method-PD were 120 μg/L, 120 μg/L, 90 μg/L, and 50 μg/L, respectively. Compared to the method-PD, the method-SD often underestimates groundwater NBLs of heavy metals because of using the experiential evaluation for residual datasets. The method-P also has an inaccurate evaluation of groundwater NBLs of heavy metals in comparison with the method-PD, owing to both of using the experiential evaluation and the absence of a function for outliers test. The method-P combining with an outliers test would be better than itself for assessing groundwater NBLs. Therefore, the method-PD is the first choice to be recommended for assessing groundwater NBLs in urbanized areas such the PRD. However, this method should not be taken into account for assessing groundwater NBLs in areas where groundwater Cl/Br mass ratios are invalid. Instead, the method-SD and the method-P combining with one outliers test may be choices, because no constraint for these two methods.
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- Pan Bi
- School of Water Resources and Environment, Hebei GEO University, Shijiazhuang, China; Hebei Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Sustainable Utilization of Water Resources and Optimization of Industrial Structure, Hebei GEO University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, Hebei GEO University, Shijiazhuang, China; Hebei Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Sustainable Utilization of Water Resources and Optimization of Industrial Structure, Hebei GEO University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Mishra D, Chakrabortty R, Sen K, Pal SC, Mondal NK. Groundwater vulnerability assessment of elevated arsenic in Gangetic plain of West Bengal, India; Using primary information, lithological transport, state-of-the-art approaches. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2023; 256:104195. [PMID: 37186993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Deterioration of groundwater quality is a long-term incident which leads unending vulnerability of groundwater. The present work was carried out in Murshidabad District, West Bengal, India to assess groundwater vulnerability due to elevated arsenic (As) and other heavy metal contamination in this area. The geographic distribution of arsenic and other heavy metals including physicochemical parameters of groundwater (in both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon season) and different physical factors were performed. GIS-machine learning model such as support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF) and support vector regression (SVR) were used for this study. Results revealed that, the concentration of groundwater arsenic compasses from 0.093 to 0.448 mg/L in pre-monsoon and 0.078 to 0.539 mg/L in post-monsoon throughout the district; which indicate that all water samples of the Murshidabad District exceed the WHO's permissible limit (0.01 mg/L). The GIS-machine learning model outcomes states the values of area under the curve (AUC) of SVR, RF and SVM are 0.923, 0.901 and 0.897 (training datasets) and 0.910, 0.899 and 0.891 (validation datasets), respectively. Hence, "support vector regression" model is best fitted to predict the arsenic vulnerable zones of Murshidabad District. Then again, groundwater flow paths and arsenic transport was assessed by three dimensions underlying transport model (MODPATH). The particles discharging trends clearly revealed that the Holocene age aquifers are major contributor of As than Pleistocene age aquifers and this may be the main cause of As vulnerability of both northeast and southwest parts of Murshidabad District. Therefore, special attention should be paid on the predicted vulnerable areas for the safeguard of the public health. Moreover, this study can help to make a proper framework towards sustainable groundwater management.
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- Debojyoti Mishra
- Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, India
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- Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, India
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- Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, India.
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Ivy N, Mukherjee T, Bhattacharya S, Ghosh A, Sharma P. Arsenic contamination in groundwater and food chain with mitigation options in Bengal delta with special reference to Bangladesh. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:1261-1287. [PMID: 35841495 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01330-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bangladesh, situated in Bengal delta, is one of the worst affected countries by arsenic contamination in groundwater. Most of the people in the country are dependent on groundwater for domestic and irrigation purposes. Currently, 61 districts out of 64 districts of Bangladesh are affected by arsenic contamination. Drinking arsenic contaminated groundwater is the main pathway of arsenic exposure in the population. Additionally, the use of arsenic-contaminated groundwater for irrigation purpose in crop fields in Bangladesh has elevated arsenic concentration in surface soil and in the plants. In many arsenic-affected countries, including Bangladesh, rice is reported to be one of the significant sources of arsenic contamination. This review discussed scenario of groundwater arsenic contamination and transmission of arsenic through food chain in Bangladesh. The study further highlighted the human health perspectives of arsenic exposure in Bangladesh with possible mitigation and remediation options employed in the country.
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- Nishita Ivy
- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, India
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- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Bose Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, India.
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Lashani E, Amoozegar MA, Turner RJ, Moghimi H. Use of Microbial Consortia in Bioremediation of Metalloid Polluted Environments. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11040891. [PMID: 37110315 PMCID: PMC10143001 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11040891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Metalloids are released into the environment due to the erosion of the rocks or anthropogenic activities, causing problems for human health in different world regions. Meanwhile, microorganisms with different mechanisms to tolerate and detoxify metalloid contaminants have an essential role in reducing risks. In this review, we first define metalloids and bioremediation methods and examine the ecology and biodiversity of microorganisms in areas contaminated with these metalloids. Then we studied the genes and proteins involved in the tolerance, transport, uptake, and reduction of these metalloids. Most of these studies focused on a single metalloid and co-contamination of multiple pollutants were poorly discussed in the literature. Furthermore, microbial communication within consortia was rarely explored. Finally, we summarized the microbial relationships between microorganisms in consortia and biofilms to remove one or more contaminants. Therefore, this review article contains valuable information about microbial consortia and their mechanisms in the bioremediation of metalloids.
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- Elham Lashani
- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran;
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- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran;
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (H.M.); Tel.: +98-21-66415495 (H.M.)
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- Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada;
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 14178-64411, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.A.A.); (H.M.); Tel.: +98-21-66415495 (H.M.)
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Virk RK, Garla R, Kaushal N, Bansal MP, Garg ML, Mohanty BP. The relevance of arsenic speciation analysis in health & medicine. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137735. [PMID: 36603678 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Long term exposure to arsenic through consumption of contaminated groundwater has been a global issue since the last five decades; while from an alternate standpoint, arsenic compounds have emerged as unparallel chemotherapeutic drugs. This review highlights the contribution from arsenic speciation studies that have played a pivotal role in the progression of our understanding of the biological behaviour of arsenic in humans. We also discuss the limitations of the speciation studies and their association with the interpretation of arsenic metabolism. Chromatographic separation followed by spectroscopic detection as well as the utilization of biotinylated pull-down assays, protein microarray and radiolabelled arsenic have been instrumental in identifying hundreds of metabolic arsenic conjugates, while, computational modelling has predicted thousands of them. However, these species exhibit a variegated pattern, which supports more than one hypothesis for the metabolic pathway of arsenic. Thus, the arsenic species are yet to be integrated into a coherent mechanistic pathway depicting its chemicobiological fate. Novel biorelevant arsenic species have been identified due to significant evolution in experimental methodologies. However, these methods are specific for the identification of only a group of arsenicals sharing similar physiochemical properties; and may not be applicable to other constituents of the vast spectrum of arsenic species. Consequently, the identity of arsenic binding partners in vivo and the sequence of events in arsenic metabolism are still elusive. This resonates the need for additional focus on the extraction and characterization of both low and high molecular weight arsenicals in a combinative manner.
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- Rajbinder K Virk
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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Singh A, Raju A, Chandniha SK, Singh L, Tyagi I, Karri RR, Kumar A. Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater and their associated potential health risks. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:14993-15008. [PMID: 36163576 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23222-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The present study assessed the human health risk exposure from the consumption of poor quality groundwater in the Lucknow area, a part of Central Ganga alluvial plain in India. Around 27 (n = 27) groundwater samples were collected from the study area. The analytical results of the samples (n = 27) collected indicate silicate and carbonate weathering is the dominant process along with cation exchange, sulfide oxidation, and reverse ion exchange. The type of groundwater is Ca2-Na-HCO3- type having all cations and anions within permissible WHO limits except for iron (Fe2+) and nitrate (NO3-). The high concentrations of Fe2 and NO3- in samples indicate the possibility of a non-geogenic point source for the same in an urban-influenced environment. The ionic concentration of dissolved constituents is used in weighted overlay analysis to generate the water quality index (WQI). WQI indicates that most urban areas (~ 98.52%) have fallen in the good to excellent category except few situated in the highly populated parts of Lucknow. The ionic concentrations of Fe2+ and NO3- have been further used to estimate human health risk by integrating regional urban population density data in Lucknow. The risk map shows alarming risks in the west-central part, where nearly ~ 35% of the total area is at moderate to high health risk.
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- Anjali Singh
- Hydrolgeology Research Lab, Department of Geology, MohanlalSukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001, India
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- Remote Sensing & GIS Lab, Department of Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Soil and Water Engineering, BRSM College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology & Research Station, IGKV, Mungeli, 249334, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, 110042, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, 110042, India.
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- Centre for DNA Taxonomy, Molecular Systematics Division, Zoological Survey of India, New Alipore, M Block, Kolkata, 700 053, India
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, 1410, Brunei Darussalam
- Department of Chemistry, D.B.S. (PG) College Dehradun, Dehradun, 248001, India
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Thapar Kapoor R, Ingo Hefft D, Ahmad A. Nitric oxide and spermidine alleviate arsenic-incited oxidative damage in Cicer arietinum by modulating glyoxalase and antioxidant defense system. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2023; 50:108-120. [PMID: 34794540 DOI: 10.1071/fp21196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Anthropogenic activities such as mining, fossil fuel combustion, fertilisers and pesticides utilisation in agriculture, metallurgic processes and disposal of industrial wastes have contributed an exponential rise in arsenic content in environment. The present paper deals with arsenate (AsV) incited stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) plants and its alleviation through the application of nitric oxide (NO) and spermidine (SPD). The exposure of C. arietinum to AsV reduced seedling length, biomass, relative water content and biochemical constituents. All the above-mentioned parameters were escalated when sodium nitroprusside (SNP) or SPD were utilised alone or in combination with AsV. The electrolyte leakage and malondialdehyde content were increased in chickpea treated with AsV, but reduced in combine treatment (As+SNP+SPD). In chickpea seedlings, 89.4, 248.4 and 333.3% stimulation were recorded in sugar, proline and glycine betaine contents, respectively, with As+SNP+SPD treatment in comparison to control. SNP and SPD modulated function of glyoxalase enzymes by which methylglyoxal (MG) was significantly detoxified in C. arietinum . Maximum reduction 45.2% was observed in MG content in SNP+SPD treatment over AsV stress. Hence, synergistic application of NO and SPD protected chickpea plants against AsV-generated stress by strengthening the antioxidant defence and glyoxalase system, which helped in regulation of biochemical pathways.
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- Riti Thapar Kapoor
- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida 201313, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- University Centre Reaseheath, Food and Agricultural Sciences, Reaseheath College, Nantwich CW5 6DF, UK
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Ullah Z, Rashid A, Ghani J, Talib MA, Shahab A, Lun L. Arsenic Contamination, Water Toxicity, Source Apportionment, and Potential Health Risk in Groundwater of Jhelum Basin, Punjab, Pakistan. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:514-524. [PMID: 35171408 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03139-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Potable groundwater (GW) contamination through arsenic (As) is a commonly reported environmental issue in Pakistan. In order to examine the groundwater quality for As contamination, its geochemical behavior, and other physicochemical parameters, 69 samples from various groundwater sources were collected from the mining area of Pind Dadan Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. The results showed the concentration of elevated As, its source of mobilization, and linked public health risk. Arsenic detected in the groundwater samples varied from 0.5 to 100 µg/L, with an average value of 21.38 µg/L. Forty-two samples were beyond the acceptable limit of 10 µg/L of the WHO for drinking purposes. The statistical summary showed that the groundwater cation concentration was in decreasing order such as Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+, while anions were as follows: HCO3- > SO42- > Cl- > NO3-. Hydrochemical facies results depicted that groundwater samples belong to CaHCO3 type. Rock-water interactions control the hydrochemistry of groundwater. Saturation indices' results indicated the saturation of the groundwater sources for CO3 minerals due to their positive SI values. Such minerals include aragonite, calcite, dolomite, and fluorite. The principal component analysis (PCA) findings possess a total variability of 77.36% suggesting the anthropogenic and geogenic contributing sources of contaminant. The results of the Exposure-health-risk-assessment model for measuring As reveal significant potential carcinogenic risk exceeding the threshold level (value > 10-4) and HQ level (value > 1.0).
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- Zahid Ullah
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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Zhang F, Wang Y, Liao X. Recognition method for the health risks of potentially toxic elements in a headwater catchment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 839:156287. [PMID: 35636553 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The spatial association of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil-crop-groundwater systems is poorly recognised. In this study, the contents of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu) and lead (Pb) in paddy soils, rice and groundwater in the Xiancha River catchment were determined. The intrinsic effects of PTEs in soils on their spatial distribution in groundwater and rice were explored. Also, the potential sources and health risks of PTEs in multi-media were investigated. Results showed that the mean contents of As and Cd in soils were 23.86 and 0.26 mg kg-1, respectively. In groundwater, the maximum (average) content of As reached 6.55 (1.84) μg L-1. Moreover, As contents in soils and groundwater showed a sound spatial correlation (q = 0.81), and this is supported by the result of the soil column experiment, indicating homology and the strong vertical migration capacity of As. The non-homologous patterns of Pb, Cu and Cd contaminations in soil-groundwater system suggested that geogenic processes influenced the distribution of these PTEs. Cd presented a poor spatial correlation in soil-rice system, as multiple factors controlled its transfer process. Multivariate statistical analysis results demonstrated that As, Cu and Pb in soils mainly came from agricultural sources, whereas high Cd levels were from mining activities. Additionally, direct consumption of As-contaminated groundwater and Cd-contaminated rice posed significant health risks to local residents. This study, which proposes a risk recognition method used to investigate target PTEs in multi-media, may serve as a valuable reference for further research involving catchments.
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- Fengsong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Zhongke-Ji'an Institute for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Ji'an 343000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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He B, He J, Zeng Y, Sun J, Peng C, Bi E. Coupling of multi-hydrochemical and statistical methods for identifying apparent background levels of major components and anthropogenic anomalous activities in shallow groundwater of the Liujiang Basin, China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:155905. [PMID: 35569664 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Natural background levels (NBLs) is a prerequisite for distinguishing anthropogenic groundwater pollution and judging the evolution of groundwater quality. However, due to regional differences of hydrogeochemitry and water-rock interaction, coupled with long-term anthropogenic activities, it is no longer accurate to assess NBLs with only statistical methods or without considering human impact. Herein, multi-hydrochemical and statistical methods were examined to identify apparent background levels and anthropogenic anomalous activities of shallow groundwater by selecting Liujiang Basin as a study area. The results showed that the differences in hydrochemical characteristics among each hydrogeological unit (HU) fully illustrated the necessity of rationally dividing HU for background value identification. The application of the concept of apparent background levels (ABLs), that is, incorporating normal human activities into the background levels, efficiently solved the problem of being unable to obtain pristine NBLs due to long-term human activities. The coupling of Hydrochemistry and Grubbs' test (Hydro-Grubbs) was confirmed as the optimal method in identifying and eliminating anthropogenic groundwater anomalies, performing sufficiently superiority when compared with purely statistical methods. It is mainly because the Hydro-Grubbs method not only considers the discreteness of the data itself, but also considers the internal connection and evolution process of the hydrochemical compositions. For the eliminated abnormal points, 91.0-93.6% of which have been effectively explained by pollution percentage index and the impact of coal mining, industrial activities, residents, agricultural activities, and septic tanks leakage, proving the rationality and reliability of Hydro-Grubbs method and ABLs evaluation result. This finding will assist in accurately identifying anthropogenic pollution on a regional scale and guiding future efforts to protect groundwater resources.
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- Baonan He
- School of Water Resource and Environment, Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, and MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Water Resource and Environment, Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, and MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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- Jiangxi Province Architectural Design & Research Institute, Nanchang 330000, China
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- Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, China
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- Institute of Karst Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Water Resource and Environment, Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, and MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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Tyagi N, Upadhyay MK, Majumdar A, Pathak SK, Giri B, Jaiswal MK, Srivastava S. An assessment of various potentially toxic elements and associated health risks in agricultural soil along the middle Gangetic basin, India. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134433. [PMID: 35390408 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present study analysed the levels of potentially toxic elements along with physico-chemical properties of agricultural soil samples (n = 59) collected from fields situated along the path of river Ganga in the middle Gangetic floodplain in two districts, Ballia and Ghazipur. Arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) levels were analysed by Wavelength Dispersive-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (WD-XRF) and the associated health risks along with diverse indices were calculated. The mean concentrations of As, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn and Ni were found to be 15, 42, 85, 18, 87 and 47 mg kg-1, respectively in Ballia and 13, 31, 73, 22, 77 and 34 mg kg-1, respectively in Ghazipur. Physico-chemical properties like pH, ORP and organic matter were found to be 7.91, 209 and 1.20, respectively in Ballia and 8.51, 155 and 1.25, respectively in Ghazipur. The calculated health quotient (HQ) for all the elements was observed to be within the threshold value of one, however with few exemptions. Therefore, the present study showcases the contamination of potentially toxic elements in agricultural fields and possible health hazards for people.
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- Nidhi Tyagi
- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Kolkata, Mohanpur, 761234, West Bengal, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Kolkata, Mohanpur, 761234, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Kolkata, Mohanpur, 761234, West Bengal, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Apollaro C, Di Curzio D, Fuoco I, Buccianti A, Dinelli E, Vespasiano G, Castrignanò A, Rusi S, Barca D, Figoli A, Gabriele B, De Rosa R. A multivariate non-parametric approach for estimating probability of exceeding the local natural background level of arsenic in the aquifers of Calabria region (Southern Italy). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150345. [PMID: 34563913 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The concept of natural background level (NBL) aims at distinguishing the natural and anthropogenic contributions to concentrations of specific contaminants, as groundwater management and protection tools. This is usually defined as a unique value at a regional scale, even when the hydrogeological and geochemical features of a certain territory are far from homogeneous. The concentration of target contaminants is affected by multiple hydrogeochemical processes. This is the case of arsenic in the Calabria region, where concentrations are definitely variable in groundwater. To overcome the limitation of a traditional approach and to include the intrinsic hydrogeological and geochemical heterogeneity into the definition of the natural contribution to As content in groundwater, an integrated probabilistic approach to the NBL assessment combining aquifer-based preselection criteria and multivariate non-parametric geostatistics was proposed. In detail, different NBL values were selected, based on the aquifer type and/or hydrogeochemical features. Then, these aquifer-based NBL values of arsenic were used in the Probability Kriging method to map the probability of exceedance and to provide contamination risk management tools. This multivariate geostatistical approach that takes advantage of the physico-chemical variables used in the aquifer-based NBL values definition allowed mapping the probability of exceedance of As in a physically-based way. The hydrogeochemical diversity of the study area and all the processes affecting As concentrations in the aquifers have been considered too. As a result, the obtained map was characterized by a short-range and long-range variability due to local hydrogeochemical anomalies and water-rock interaction and/or atmospheric precipitation. By this approach, the NBL exceedance probability maps proved to be less "noisy", because the local hydrogeochemical conditions were filtered, and more capable of pointing out anthropogenic inputs or very anomalous natural contributions, which need to be investigated more in detail and properly managed.
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- C Apollaro
- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 15/B, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Geology (InGeo), University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 15/B, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Florence (UniFI), Via G. La Pira 4, I-50121 Florence, Italy; Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources (CNR-IGG), Via G. La Pira 4, I-50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA), Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Piazza di Porta San Donato 1, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 15/B, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Geology (InGeo), University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Engineering and Geology (InGeo), University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, via dei Vestini 31, 66013 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 15/B, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- Institute on Membrane Technology (ITM-CNR), via P. Bucci 17/C, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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- LISOC Group, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 12/C, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences (DIBEST), University of Calabria, via P. Bucci 15/B, 87036 Rende, CS, Italy
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Chen K, Liu Q, Peng W, Liu X. Source apportionment and natural background levels of major ions in shallow groundwater using multivariate statistical method: A case study in Huaibei Plain, China. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 301:113806. [PMID: 34731958 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Understanding the sources, natural background levels (NBLs), and threshold values (TVs) of the major ions in groundwater is essential for the effective protection of water resources. In this study, a total of 70 shallow groundwater samples were collected in Suzhou, Huaibei Plain, China. A variety of statistical methods and cumulative probability distribution techniques were performed to identify the sources, NBLs, and TVs of the major ions. The major ion concentrations found in decreasing order as follows: HCO3- > SO42- > NO3- > Cl- and Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+. Piper diagram for hydrochemical types shows that groundwater types were Mg-HCO3 (36%), Ca-HCO3 (34%), and Na-HCO3 (30%). According to the factor and the Unmix model analysis, anthropogenic (agriculture-related) and geogenic source (water-rock interactions-related) were identified to be responsible for the chemical composition of the groundwater in the study area, and their mean contributions for the major ion concentrations are 47.9% and 52.1%, respectively. The NBLs for Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO42-, and NO3- were determined to be 29.5-44.2, 26.2-38.9, 18.9-39.5, 1.0-9.9, 12.9-19.4, and 2.1-16.5 mg/L, respectively, and the TVs were calculated as 122.1, 169.5, 39.5, 129.6, 134.7, and 18.3 mg/L, respectively. Moreover, this study shows the feasibility and reliability of using these multivariate statistical methods and natural background levels to evaluate the status of groundwater quality.
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- Kai Chen
- School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Anhui, 232001, China; School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Suzhou University, Anhui, 232000, China
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- School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Anhui, 232001, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Suzhou University, Anhui, 232000, China; Key Laboratory of Mine Water Resource Utilization of Anhui Higher Education Institute, Suzhou University, Anhui, 234000, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Suzhou University, Anhui, 232000, China; Key Laboratory of Mine Water Resource Utilization of Anhui Higher Education Institute, Suzhou University, Anhui, 234000, China
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Binda G, Spanu D, Monticelli D, Pozzi A, Bellasi A, Bettinetti R, Carnati S, Nizzetto L. Unfolding the interaction between microplastics and (trace) elements in water: A critical review. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 204:117637. [PMID: 34536685 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Plastic and microplastic pollution is an environmental and societal concern. The interaction of plastic with organic chemicals in the environment has attracted scientific interest. New evidences have highlighted an unexpectedly high affinity of environmental plastics also for metal ions. The degree and typology of plastic ageing (including from mechanical, UV and biological degradations) appear as a pivotal factor determining such an interaction. These earlier evidences recently opened a new research avenue in the plastic pollution area. This review is the first to organize and critically discuss knowledge developed so far. Results from field and laboratory studies of metal accumulation on plastic are presented and the environmental factors most likely to control such an interaction are discussed. On the light of this knowledge, a generalist conceptual model useful for building hypotheses on the mechanisms at stake and directing future studies was elaborated and presented here. Furthermore, all available data on the thermodynamics of the plastic-metal interaction obtained from laboratory experiments are inventoried and discussed here, highlighting methodological and technical challenges that can potentially affect cross-comparability of data and their relevance for environmental settings. Finally, insights and recommendations on experimental approaches and analytical techniques that can help overtaking current limitations and knowledge gaps are proposed.
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- Gilberto Binda
- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy; Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Human and Innovation for the Territory, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo, Norway; RECETOX, Masarik University, Kamenice 753/5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
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Sahu N, Singh J, Koduru JR. Removal of arsenic from aqueous solution by novel iron and iron-zirconium modified activated carbon derived from chemical carbonization of Tectona grandis sawdust: Isotherm, kinetic, thermodynamic and breakthrough curve modelling. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 200:111431. [PMID: 34081972 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The aim of the present study was: development of activated carbon modified with iron (Fe@AC) and modified with iron and zirconium (Fe-Zr@AC) from the Tectona grandis sawdust (TGS) waste biomass and its potential applicability for the removal of As (III) from contaminated water by batch and column mode. The biomass waste was pre-treated with ferric chloride (FeCl3) and the mixture of FeCl3 and zirconium oxide (ZrO2) and then pyrolyzed at 500 °C for 2 h. The properties of both bioadsorbents were comprehensively characterized by using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Particle Size analysis (PSA), point of zero charge (pHZPC), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) to prove successful impregnation of the Fe and Zr on the surface of AC of TGS. FTIR analysis clearly indicates the Fe and Fe-Zr complexation on biosorbents surface and biosorption of As (III). The results revealed that maximum As (III) removal was achieved 86.35% by Fe-Zr@AC (3 g/L dose, pH-7.0, temperature-25 °C and concentration 0.5 mg/L). However, maximum removal of As (III) was attained ~75% by Fe@AC (with dose-4g/L, pH-7.0, temperature-25 °C and concentration 0.5 mg/L) at the initial concentration of 0.5 mg/L of As (III). Fe-Zr@AC exhibits higher efficiency with qmax value 1.206 mg/g than Fe@AC with the qmax value 0.679 mg/g for the removal of As(III). While in the column study, Fe-Zr@AC exhibited 98.8% removal at flow rate of 5 mL/min and bed height of 5 cm. Biosorption Isotherm and Kinetics were fitted good with Langmuir isotherm (R2 ≥ 0.99) and followed pseudo-second-order (R2 ≥ 0.99). The regeneration study indicates that the prepared biosorbents efficiently recycled up to five cycles. Therefore, Fe@AC and Fe-Zr@AC derived from TGS has been showed to be novel, effective, and economical biosorbent. The collective benefits of easy development, good affinity towards As (III), good separability, reusability, and inexpensive of magnetized Fe@AC and Fe-Zr@AC make it a novel biosorbent. The application of Fe-Zr@AC for the removal of As (III) from the water was very efficient its concentration in the solution after treatment was found below the 10 μg/L as per the guideline WHO.
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Affiliation(s)
- Naincy Sahu
- Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology and Bioremediation, Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology and Bioremediation, Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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Anthropogenic nitrate in groundwater and its health risks in the view of background concentration in a semi arid area of Rajasthan, India. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9279. [PMID: 33927257 PMCID: PMC8085200 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88600-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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An increased nitrate (NO3-) concentration in groundwater has been a rising issue on a global scale in recent years. Different consumption mechanisms clearly illustrate the adverse effects on human health. The goal of this present study is to assess the natural and anthropogenic NO3- concentrations in groundwater in a semi arid area of Rajasthan and its related risks to human health in the different groups of ages such as children, males, and females. We have found that most of the samples (n = 90) were influenced by anthropogenic activities. The background level of NO3- had been estimated as 7.2 mg/L using a probabilistic approach. About 93% of nitrate samples exceeded the background limit, while 28% of the samples were beyond the permissible limit of 45 mg/L as per the BIS limits. The results show that the oral exposure of nitrate was very high as compare to dermal contact. With regard to the non-carcinogenic health risk, the total Hazard Index (HITotal) values of groundwater nitrate were an average of 0.895 for males, 1.058 for females, and 1.214 for children. The nitrate health risk assessment shows that about 38%, 46%, and 49% of the samples constitute the non-carcinogenic health risk to males, females, and children, respectively. Children were found to be more prone to health risks due to the potential exposure to groundwater nitrate.
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