Nitrates in drinking water as a factor of a health risk to the Platerow commune inhabitants (Mazovian province) / Azotany w wodzie do picia jako czynnik ryzyka zdrowotnego mieszkańców gminy Platerów (województwo mazowieckie)

Raczuk, J.; Dziuban, Emilia; Biardzka, Elżbieta

doi:10.2478/oszn-2013-0005

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“…The highest concentration of nitrates (above 100 mg/l) was recorded in water samples from two 10-12 m deep wells. The infl ow of nitrates from area sources (farming fi elds fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers) and spot sources (leaking septic tanks, farm buildings and manure piles) especially affects shallow dug wells (Jaszczyński et al 2006, Kiryluk 2011, Raczuk 2010, Sapek 2004.…”

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“…Assessments of well-water quality conducted in agricultural areas by e.g. Raczuk (2010) and Bilek et al (2015) demonstrated nitrate concentrations exceeding acceptable levels in more than 70% of samples. In the results presented in this study, excessive nitrate level was recorded in 35% of the examined samples of water taken from dug wells.…”

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“…The rural population also uses private wells providing drinking water of unknown physico-chemical and microbiological parameters. According to the literature (Bilek and Rybakowa 2014, Bilek et al 2015, Jaszczyński et al 2006, Raczuk 2010, in Poland, water from well intakes, particularly from dug wells, has high concentrations of nitrates which often exceed the standards. It must be emphasized that in Poland, the natural concentration of nitrates in drinking water is assumed at the level of 5 mg/l (Dz.…”

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Królak¹,

Raczuk²

2018

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The aim of the paper is to compare nitrate concentrations in samples of supply water as well as water from deep and dug wells located in the eastern region of Poland. Additionally, samples of bottled water (spring and natural mineral), certifi ed by the Institute of Mother and Child and the Children's Memorial Health Institute, were subjected to analyses. On the basis of the obtained results, health risks related to the occurrence of methemoglobinemia in neonates and infants were evaluated. The risk analysis was performed according to the procedure recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Nitrate concentrations in the examined samples ranged from: 0.153-161.1 mg/l. The lowest concentration of nitrates was determined in the samples of bottled water, the highest being detected in the water from dug wells. It was found that nitrate concentration in samples of bottled and supply water did not pose any risk to the health of neonates and infants. The highest health risk related to methemoglobinemia occurs for neonates consuming water originating from dug wells. The risk decreases along with the age of an infant.

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Królak¹,

Raczuk²

2018

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Health Risk Related to Exposure to Toxic Compounds Contained in Mineral and Spring Waters

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Dziubanek²,

Kowalska³

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The aim: The study aimed to assess the content of selected toxic compounds in mineral and spring waters available on the Polish market regarding potential health risks to consumers. Materials and methods: Selected mineral and spring waters available on the Polish market were the study’s objects. The content of such chemical compounds as arsenic, cadmium, lead, copper, and mercury in selected mineral and spring waters was analyzed. The content of metals in the samples was determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Additionally, a literature review was performed to determine nitrates contamination of bottled waters available on the Polish market. Based on the collected data, an assessment of exposure and health risk to consumers was performed. Results: Arsenic had the highest mean concentration in the analyzed water samples. Consumption of such contaminated waters may be a significant health risk factor for consumers. Literature data indicate a relatively low content of nitrates in bottled waters available on the Polish market. Consumption of such mineral waters is not a significant source of exposure and does not translate into a significant health risk for consumers. Conclusions: To ensure consumers’ health safety, there is a need to monitor the content of potentially harmful compounds in mineral and spring waters available on the Polish market.

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Nitrates in drinking water as a factor of a health risk to the Platerow commune inhabitants (Mazovian province) / Azotany w wodzie do picia jako czynnik ryzyka zdrowotnego mieszkańców gminy Platerów (województwo mazowieckie)

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Health Risk Related to Exposure to Toxic Compounds Contained in Mineral and Spring Waters

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