Characterizing seasonal, environmental and human-induced factors influencing the dynamics of Rispana River's water quality: Implications for sustainable river management

Bhatt, Sushmita; Mishra, Arun Pratap; Chandra, Naveen; Sahu, Himanshu; Chaurasia, Shardesh Kumar; Pande, Chaitanya B.; Agbasi, Johnson C.; Ali Khan, Mohd Yawar; Abba, Sani I.; Egbueri, Johnbosco C.; Đurin, Bojan; Hunt, Julian

doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102007

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“…The availability of clean water is a fundamental human right, and a sufficient supply of purified and secure potable water is essential to human health (Bhatt et al, 2024 ). Therefore, freshwater is one of the most necessary resources available on the planet since it is required for all living forms to provide the fundamental needs of ecological variety and sustainable development (Abba et al, 2024 ; Egbueri et al, 2023 ).…”

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Toxicological risk assessment using spring water quality indices in plateaus of Giresun Province/Türkiye: a holistic hydrogeochemical data analysis

Karadeniz,

Ustaoğlu,

Aydın

et al. 2024

Environ Geochem Health

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Water scarcity is a growing concern due to rapid urbanization and population growth. This study assesses spring water quality at 20 stations in Giresun province, Türkiye, focusing on potentially toxic elements and physicochemical parameters. The Water Quality Index rated most samples as "excellent" during the rainy season and "good" during the dry season, except at stations 4 (40° 35′ 12″ North/38° 26′ 34″ East) and 19 (40° 44′ 28″ North/38° 06′ 53″ West), indicating "poor" quality. Mean macro-element concentrations (mg/L) were: Ca (34.27), Na (10.36), Mg (8.26), and K (1.48). Mean trace element values (μg/L) were: Al (1093), Zn (110.54), Fe (67.45), Mn (23.03), Cu (9.79), As (3.75), Ni (3.00), Cr (2.84), Pb (2.70), Co (1.93), and Cd (0.76). Health risk assessments showed minimal non-carcinogenic risks, while carcinogenic risk from arsenic slightly exceeded safe limits (CR = 1.75E−04). Higher arsenic concentrations during the rainy season were due to increased recharge, arsenic-laden surface runoff, and human activities. Statistical analyses (PCA, PCC, HCA) suggested that metals and physico-chemical parameters originated from lithogenic, anthropogenic, or mixed sources. Regular monitoring of spring water is recommended to mitigate potential public health risks from waterborne contaminants.

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confidence: 99%