Exposome, Biomonitoring, Assessment and Data Analytics to Quantify Universal Water Quality

Vaseashta, Ashok; Gevorgyan, G. A.; Kavaz, Doğa; Ivanov, O.; Jawaid, Mohammad; Vasović, Dejan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-76008-3_4

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“…Furthermore, it will be very beneficial to quantify these data in terms of disability-adjusted life year (DALY)—as a measure of overall disease burden due to PM and new and emergent contaminants. For the aquatic environment, DALY indicators are estimated for such contaminants through the Universal Water Quality Index (UWQI) [ 41 ] for new and emergent contaminants.…”

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Toxicity Risk Assessment Due to Particulate Matter Pollution from Regional Health Data: Case Study from Central Romania

Maftei,

Vaseashta,

Poinareanu

2024

Toxics

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Air pollution poses one of the greatest dangers to public well-being. This article outlines a study conducted in the Central Romania Region regarding the health risks associated with particulate matter (PM) of two sizes, viz., PM10 and PM2.5. The methodology used consists of the following: (i) an analysis of the effects of PM pollutants, (ii) an analysis of total mortality and cardiovascular-related mortality, and (iii) a general health risk assessment. The Central Region of Romania is situated in the Carpathian Mountains’ inner arch (consisting of six counties). The total population of the region under investigation is about 2.6 million inhabitants. Health risk assessment is calculated based on the relative risk (RR) formula. During the study period, our simulations show that reducing these pollutants’ concentrations below the new WHO guidelines (2021) will prevent over 172 total fatalities in Brasov alone, as an example. Furthermore, the potential benefit of reducing annual PM2.5 levels on total cardiovascular mortality is around 188 persons in Brasov. Although health benefits may also depend upon other physiological parameters, all general health indicators point towards a significant improvement in overall health by a general reduction in particulate matter, as is shown by the toxicity assessment of the particulate matter in the region of interest. The modality can be applied to other locations for similar studies.

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Section: Conclusion Limitations and Future Directionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toxicity Risk Assessment Due to Particulate Matter Pollution from Regional Health Data: Case Study from Central Romania

Maftei,

Vaseashta,

Poinareanu

2024

Toxics

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confidence: 99%

“…The relationship between water quality and health perception is complex [46]. Access to clean and safe drinking water that meets or exceeds water quality standards generally has a positive influence on health [49], while the regions with chronic water quality issues may develop resilience and adaptability skills to navigate these challenges. However, constantly dealing with water-related stressors can still have long-term psychological consequences such as anxiety and worry regarding the concerns about waterborne illness which can lead to ongoing psychological stress, which may manifest as depression or other mental health issues [50,51].…”

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Tap Water Quality: Challenges and Psychological Consequences

Khalid,

Shiyi,

Ngata

et al. 2023

Water

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Investigating drinking water quality is crucial for public health, as clean water access is a fundamental requirement for a healthy life. To comprehensively assess Karachi’s drinking water quality, 152 water samples were systematically collected from five districts: Malir, Karachi West, Karachi East, Karachi South, and Karachi Central. The investigation involved analyzing various physicochemical and microbiological parameters in comparison to WHO 2011 guidelines. Additionally, integrated techniques like principal component analysis and water quality index computation offer insights into both potable and non-potable water aspects, with a focus on health-related well-being. Elevated levels of turbidity and chloride were identified across all five districts, with the residual chloride surpassing permissible limits in Karachi West and Karachi Central. Coliform and E. coli levels exhibited significant variations, with the highest mean values recorded in Karachi Central and the lowest in Karachi East. The overall analysis revealed that only 16.67%, 38.71%, 50%, 43.33%, and 58.06% of the water supply is suitable for drinking in Malir, Karachi West, Karachi East, Karachi South, and Karachi Central, respectively, while 83.33%, 61.29%, 50%, 56.67%, and 41.94% are unsuitable for drinking, posing substantial health risks. Urgent interventions in water quality management and public health are imperative to mitigate these risks associated with substandard drinking water.

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“…Hence, the main objective of this investigation is to assess the groundwater quality which is extracted for selection for different types of usage, such as drinking water, agriculture, and industries. As proposed by the authors, an efficient water filtration strategy is to filter out region-specific contaminants [27] . The thickness, and sizes of soil and sediment vary yearto-year in hydro-meteorological conditions of the basin thus impacting groundwater percolation, surface, and groundwater pollution [28] .…”

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Groundwater Quality Assessment in Pul-e-Charkhi Region, Kabul, Afghanistan

Rasouli,

Vaseashta

2023

adv. in geol. and geotech. eng. res.

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We present the results of studies conducted on the assessment of groundwater quality observed on several water samples taken from water supply sources in the Pul-e-Charkhi region, which is located near the eastern part of Kabul and has seen steady growth in population after the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan on 30 August 2021. The water in the basin serves as the main source of water supply and it consists of water discharge from nearby local industries, automobile repair and wash, Osman House, Gradation Place, International Standards Region, and many other regional sources that create a mix of contaminants in discharge to the basin. We collected several samples from each groundwater source for this investigation and transported them carefully to the research laboratory, maintaining the integrity of the samples. The main objective of this study is to assess groundwater quality for the determination of contaminants in groundwater to see what limitations it may pose for recycling and reuse. Such a study is necessary since the region requires persistent sources of water due to a steady increase in population and an associated shortage of water supply due to arid conditions. Furthermore, there is unavailability of similar data since the region served to support military operations since 2001. The samples were analyzed for temperature, electroconductivity, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, salinity, pH, color, turbidity, hardness, chemicals, and heavy metals. The results obtained suggest that the parameters can be used efficiently to design filtration strategies based on region-specific contamination for the specific catchments located in and around the Kabul Basin. An effort to add additional characterization techniques is described to detect micro/nano plastics and new and emerging contaminants. The efforts reported here are consistent with the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.

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Exposome, Biomonitoring, Assessment and Data Analytics to Quantify Universal Water Quality

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References 86 publications

Toxicity Risk Assessment Due to Particulate Matter Pollution from Regional Health Data: Case Study from Central Romania

Toxicity Risk Assessment Due to Particulate Matter Pollution from Regional Health Data: Case Study from Central Romania

Tap Water Quality: Challenges and Psychological Consequences

Groundwater Quality Assessment in Pul-e-Charkhi Region, Kabul, Afghanistan

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