Estimation of some trace metal pollutants in River Atuwara southwestern Nigeria and spatio-temporal human health risks assessment

Emenike, PraiseGod C; Neris, Jordan Brizi; Tenebe, I.T.; Nnaji, Chidozie Charles; Jarvis, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124770

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“…The water quality parameters were analysed and reported in various parts of the globe, the heavy metal concentration was found to be the essential factor to decide the quality of river and ground wsater [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Based on the previous reports available the study area was selected for the present study.…”

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Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Concentration in Drinking Water at Asgede Tsimbila District, Tigray, Ethiopia

Haftu

Sathishkumar

2020

Chemistry Africa

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The characteristics of the water decides whether the available water is suitable for consumption of living organisms. Therefore the measurement of heavy metals concentration and physicochemical parameters decides the quality of the water resources which significantly contributes to the social quality of the people living in the particular area. In this regard an attempt is made to measure the quality of the water available in Asigde Tsimbla Woreda in Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia. There are 25 drinking water samples were collected for the analysis. In order to understand the quality of drinking water in Asigde Tsimbla Woreda, national and international standards was utilized for analyzing the various physicochemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations. The heavy metal concentration was found to be Cd (44%), Co (76%), Cr (40%), Fe (76%), Ni (44%), Cu (16%), Pb (64%) and Zn (100%) which were higher than WHO limit for drinking purposes. The results shows that water exhibit the poor in quality, then it needs the physicochemical treatment during drinking purposes.

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Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Concentration in Drinking Water at Asgede Tsimbila District, Tigray, Ethiopia

Haftu

Sathishkumar

2020

Chemistry Africa

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“…A serious environmental concern that has appealed worldwide attention, is the degraded quality of many freshwater bodies since these are potentially harmful to human health and to the ecosystem [1]. Particularly in developing countries, wetlands are under threat due to climate change and growing human populations coupled with industrial and agricultural intensifications and little attention has been paid to protect these environments [2].…”

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Seasonal Variability of Heavy Metals in Manchar Lake of Arid Southern Pakistan and Its Consequential Human Health Risk

Imran¹,

Mahar²,

Ullah³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Water pollution related to trace elements has emerged as a worldwide concern owing to their increasing concentration and damages to the aquatic ecosystems. The water ecosystem of Manchar Lake situated in the arid region of Pakistan has also been degraded and posing a severe health risk to the dependent communities. This study aims to investigate the seasonal variability in the influx of trace elements (As, Cd, Cr(III), Cr(VI), Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) into the lake during premonsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons and its consequential health risks. The highest mean concentrations (µg/l) of As (43.2), Cr(III) (101.4), Zn (41), Cu (43.12), Fe (318), Cd (18.5), Mn (27.2), Ni (99.7), Pb (65.91) and Hg (6.8) have been observed in pre-monsoon and Cr(VI) (0.2) in monsoon seasons. The elements exceeding safe limits in pre-monsoon season are As, Cd, Cr(III), Hg, Ni, and Pb, while in monsoon season As, Cd, Ni, and Pb exceed the limit. Evaluation of the degree of contamination depicted high levels of pollution in pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons and the Heavy Metal Evaluation Index indicated a high level of pollution in pre-monsoon, medium in monsoon, and low in the postmonsoon season. The study revealed that oral consumption of lake water potentially causes carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks. However, potential dermal related health risks associated with these metals concentrations in water are within the tolerable ranges. The findings of this study suggest prompt actions to control these pollutants influx into the lake.

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“…The results of carcinogenic indicated that Cd and As were the major carcinogenic risk in the Xiangjiang River. Previous studies have also found cancer risks from exposure to arsenic and cadmium in surface water [45,46]. The presence of As in drinking water can cause significant health risks, including liver cancer, lung cancer, hypertension and neuropathy, and Cd can cause damage to lungs and DNA [27,47].…”

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Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Dissolved Metal in Surface and overlying water at the the Xiangjiang River in Southern China

Huang

Zhao

Qiao

et al. 2020

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Background: Metal pollution in rivers has been a serious environmental problem in aquatic ecosystems. The Xiangjiang River is an important drinking water resource for the Hunan province of China. It is crucial to ascertain the pollution status and health risk of metal in this river. In this study, both surface and overlying water samples were collected from the Xiangjiang River and 12 dissolved metals (Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, As, Cd, Sb, and Ba) were investigated. Results: Average concentrations fell in the order of dissolved metal Mg > Mn > Ba > Fe > Zn > As > Sb > Ni > Cd > V > Cr > Co, all of which were lower than the threshold values for drinking water guidelines of China. There was no significant difference in metal concentrations between surface and overlying water. Health risk assessment shows carcinogenic risk (CR) values of As and Cd were higher than the critical value, and children are more susceptible to the health risk of dissolved metals caused by drinking ingestion. Conclusion: The water quality in this area was good overall. Metals pollution appeared more serious in the midstrean and on the southern side of the investigated area. Anthropogenic activities are the main source of heavy metals in the river. Dissolved metals have health risk to local children with hazard index (HI) > 1. While more attention should be paid to As and Cd, which had a potential carcinogenic risk to human. The results provide guidance for controlling metal pollution and protecting drinking water sources in the Xiangjiang River.

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Estimation of some trace metal pollutants in River Atuwara southwestern Nigeria and spatio-temporal human health risks assessment

Cited by 50 publications

References 44 publications

Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Concentration in Drinking Water at Asgede Tsimbila District, Tigray, Ethiopia

Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Concentration in Drinking Water at Asgede Tsimbila District, Tigray, Ethiopia

Seasonal Variability of Heavy Metals in Manchar Lake of Arid Southern Pakistan and Its Consequential Human Health Risk

Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Dissolved Metal in Surface and overlying water at the the Xiangjiang River in Southern China

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