Improving physicochemical properties of municipal solid waste landfill leachate by aeration and filtration in Kwashe industrial area in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

Hassan, Najmaldin Ezaldin; Umer, Mustafa Ismail

doi:10.1063/5.0107994

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“…The study area is in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, specifically in Semel district (Kwashe) and Amedi district (Gara natural area) in the province of Duhok. Figure 1 shows that Kwashe is located between latitude 36.9906°N and longitude 42.7894°E, and Gara is located between latitude 37.0357°N and longitude 43.3678°E [31]. Kwashe is an industrial area located 20 km west of the city of Duhok [32] and Gara is a natural area with a large expanse of green space, which situated 53km east of Duhok city [1], it is a control point.…”

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“…Manganese, which exists in the earth's crust as hydroxides and oxides, is one of the most prevalent metals. The majority of the suspended particles that cause soil erosion, volcanic eruptions, burning human activity, and industrial emissions are the cause of manganese contamination in some parts of the world's water [31]. In addition to staining clothes, metal pads, and food, high manganese levels can cause neurological disorders and promote the growth of algae in reservoirs [38].…”

Section: Manganese (Mn)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, aluminum can cause bladder and lung cancer, and cadmium is known to cause kidney, prostate, and lung cancer. With the impact of pollution on the health aspects, also having an unpleasant odour and this caused inconvenience to the people of the region [30].…”

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An investigation of heavy metals concentration in rainwater and their effects on human health in Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan

2023

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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One possible source of fresh water is rainfall. Nonetheless, the natural composition of rainwater may change due to air pollution in any areas. The Kwashe and Gara in the Duhok Governorate, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, was selected as the study areas. Heavy metals concentration of rainwater was investigated. Seven samples were taken during rainy January and February 2023 for this investigation, and a statistical analysis was carried out to identify the factors influencing the quality of the rainwater. The concentrations of heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cd, Mn, Cu, Fe, and Co) were measured with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and compared to WHO standards. The purpose of the study was to compare the heavy metal content of study area rainwater to WHO standards in order to determine the effects of these metals on community members' individual health as well as the environment. The heavy metal concentrations dropped in the following order: (Zn, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cd, Mn, Cu, Fe, and Co in Kwashe and Zn > Ni > Cu > Pb > Cr > Fe > Mn > Cd > Co in Gara). The following heavy metals are within the WHO's permissible limit: Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Co; the others exceeded it. The results indicate that the rainwater sources in the study areas are unsafe and unfit for human consumption. Because of this, rainwater from research areas needs to be treated before drinking in order to prevent Pb, Cd, Ni, and Cr-related health problems.

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Section: Manganese (Mn)mentioning

confidence: 99%