Microplastic pollution in Rawa Jombor Reservoir, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia: accumulation in aquatic fauna, heavy metal interactions, and health risk assessment

Adji, Basith Kuncoro; Octodhiyanto, Indradi; Rahmayanti, Rita; Nugroho, Andhika Puspito

doi:10.1007/s11270-022-05572-2

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“…Blue, white, red, and black microplastics were the other frequently encountered colors in the sediment of Phewa Lake. The capacity of predators to perceive their prey is greatly influenced by color (Adji et al, 2022 ). Previous studies have reported that fishes deliberately ingest colored microplastics as it resemble their natural food item (Nadal et al, 2016 ).…”

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Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics from Nepal’s Second Largest Lake

Malla-Pradhan

Pradhan

Phoungthong

et al. 2022

Water Air Soil Pollut

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Due to its harmful impact on biota, microplastic pollution is the top priority research in many countries. However, there is hardly any research on microplastic pollution in Nepal’s freshwater. Therefore, the present research was accomplished in Phewa Lake to evaluate the occurrence and distribution of microplastic contamination in shoreline sediments. The average abundance of microplastic varied from 55 to 122.5 items/kg dry weight (dw). The highest value appeared on densely populated eastern side of the lake and the western region reported the lowest concentration of microplastic. With regard to the shape, fibers dominated the sediments of Phewa Lake accounting for 62.03%. The dominant color was transparent (23.53%) followed by blue (21.39%). The size category 0.2–1 mm recorded the highest abundance of microplastic. Similarly, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) reveal the dominant polymer type as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). The outcome of this result adds a step toward filling the existing knowledge gap and providing a database on microplastic pollution in Nepal’s freshwater.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics from Nepal’s Second Largest Lake

Malla-Pradhan

Pradhan

Phoungthong

et al. 2022

Water Air Soil Pollut

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“…Finally, the solutions should not only help reduce soil pollution. According to Adji et al (2022) , in addition to soil and fauna, the concentrations of MPs increase because of the trophic chain, finally indicating possible biomagnification, that is a risk of contamination with MPs, ultimately related to both the environment and health.…”

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The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception

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Ozunu,

Petrescu

et al. 2023

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Background Media are the interface between scientists and citizens, communicating and interpreting the risk message and powerfully influencing individual awareness, public debate, and, hence, people’s behavior. Pollution by microplastics (MPs), a threat to public health and terrestrial and marine ecosystems, has received research, media, and public interest. However, how MPs environmental and health risks are reflected in the media and assessed in the scientific literature does not find consensus over time. To date, few studies have examined social aspects around MPs, such as, for example, factors that influence awareness and perception of the risk of MPs. In this context, the objective of this study is twofold. First, we determined if media narratives influenced Romanians’ awareness of MPs, and second, we investigated if media narratives influenced Romanians’ perceptions of MPs health and environmental risk. Method An online survey was conducted among 417 Romanian respondents. The questionnaire had 21 questions. The questions were related to the awareness of MPs, the perceived health risk of MPs, the perceived environmental risk of MPs, the intensity of exposure to media narratives about the MPs impact on health and the environment, and the demographics. Binary logistic regression was run to identify what media narratives influenced MPs awareness and risk perception. In recent times, mass media has shaped perceptions of health and environmental risks, driven by events like COVID-19 and global climate change. Our study relies on media narratives as its foundation. Results Binary logistic regression showed that the awareness of MPs is influenced by the media narrative “Microplastics in the sea threaten fish stocks” (p = 0.001). When the frequency of exposure to this media narrative increases, the probability of reporting awareness of MPs increases. Likewise, an increase in age represents a higher probability of reporting awareness of MPs. The perceived health risk of MPs, with the highest weighting, was related to the dependent variable “Leakage of harmful chemicals from MPs affects the soil” (p = 0.014). Conclusions Media narratives about plastic and MPs pollution have increased over time, influencing the perception of this risk. The study argues the need for accurate and balanced media reporting on MPs to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that people clearly understand MPs risks. Furthermore, a closer examination of people’s perceptions supports the design of appropriate interventions to reduce plastic consumption, thereby decreasing the risks of MPs pollution with benefits for human health and the environment.

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“…Common carp and Tilapia, being invasive species with opportunistic feeding behavior, can inadvertently consume various ora and fauna, including microplastics. In urban areas, the disposal of colored microplastics into water bodies can attract these voracious eaters, causing them to ingest the microplastics and potentially be exposed to heavy metals (Adji BK et al, 2022) To safeguard against excessive metal concentration in humans through the food chain, regular monitoring of heavy metals in shes is crucial.…”

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Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation in Ganges Fish Near Varanasi, India

Mishra,

Gautam,

Chaturvedi

et al. 2023

Biol Trace Elem Res

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Heavy metal contamination in river Ganga is one of the factor for deterioration in its water quality, also adds to human health risks. We designed our study to achieve a holistic approach by not only estimating the concentration of heavy metals (Lead, Manganese, Chromium and Cadmium) in the river water at different sites based on human anthropogenic activities but also in the shes residing in the same sites that are collected for human consumption on daily basis. We found, Ganga river in Varanasi is highly loaded with metals (PLI = 6.698) Mean concentration in water was: Pb 1.29 mg/L, Mn 1.325 mg/L, Cr 0.169 mg/L and Cd 0.161mg/L, which were above the permissible limits stated by Environment Protection Agency (EPA) in drinking water. Fishes including exotic and invasive species were collected from the wild and were processed for the presence of these metals in their living tissues. Degree of heavy metal concentration followed liver > gills > muscles. Highest accumulation of Pb was observed in Carpio (Cyprinus carpio) liver (8.86 µg/g) and lowest in Baikari (Clupisoma garua) muscles (0.07 µg/g). Total Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) value i.e. hazard index (HI) showed values in following sequence: C.carpio > O. nilotus > C.punctatus > J.coitor > M.armatus > M.tengara > Baikari. Maximum HI was recorded in Carpio, which is highly consumed sh by human, hence may be harmful to them.

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Microplastic pollution in Rawa Jombor Reservoir, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia: accumulation in aquatic fauna, heavy metal interactions, and health risk assessment

Cited by 17 publications

References 52 publications

Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics from Nepal’s Second Largest Lake

Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics from Nepal’s Second Largest Lake

The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception

Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation in Ganges Fish Near Varanasi, India

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