HEAVY METAL IN PM10 IN THE BUILDINGS OF CHIANG MAI PROVINCE DURING SMOG CRISIS

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pajaree Thongsanit ◽  
Supawan Srirattana

The objective of this research is to study of concentration of heavy metals such as manganese, copper, iron, silver; cadmium, chromium, nickel and lead in particulate matter size smaller than 10 micron (PM10) samples were collected from five building in Chiang Mai province during smog crisis. The PM10 samples were collected by a PM10 low volume air sampler dust with the flow rate 1.7 liter per minute. The sampling time was set 8 hours for each sample according to the sampling from December 2012 to May 2013. The composite elements, i.e., Manganese (Mn) Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe) Silver (Ag) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium (Cr) Nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) analyzed by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS).  It was found that the indoor dust value of 12.25-171.57 microgram per square meter per day.  The most of indoor dust samples were not exceeded the standard value of 150 microgram per cubic meter. The heavy metal concentration were not exceeded the air quality standard value.

Our Nature ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Basant Pandey ◽  
Anjana Devkota

The present work was undertaken to assess the surface water quality and discuss the potability of water by analyzed data of bacteriological (total Coliform and Faecalform) characters and heavy metals content (Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cr and Cu) in the water of Tinau river. The study was carried out in the year 2011/2012 by selecting four spots within three different seasons: winter, summer and rainy. For bacterial enumeration, bacterial plate counts were carried out using the pour plate method with nutrient agar; while for determination of heavy metal concentration, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectro-photometry was used. The heavy metal content was within the range of WHO guideline for drinking purpose. However, on the basis of bacteriological parameters the water was not safe to consume without treatment. This study will also help to make aware those local people or adjacent farmers for proper management of waste disposal and also to minimize use of synthetic inputs.


2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sock Yin Tan ◽  
Sarva Mangala Praveena ◽  
Emilia Zainal Abidin ◽  
Manraj Singh Cheema

AbstractIndoor dust acts as a media for heavy metal deposition. Past studies have shown that heavy metal concentration in indoor dust is affected by local human activities and atmospheric transport can have harmful effects on human health. Additionally, children are more sensitive to heavy metals due to their hand-to-mouth behaviour and rapid body development. However, limited information on health risks were found in past dust studies as these studies aimed to identify heavy metal concentrations and sources of indoor dust. The objective of this review is to discuss heavy metal concentration and sources influencing its concentration in indoor dust. Accordingly, high lead (Pb) concentration (639.10 μg/g) has been reported in heavy traffic areas. In addition, this review paper aims to estimate the health risk to children from heavy metals in indoor dust via multiple exposure pathways using the health-risk assessment (HRA). Urban areas and industrial sites have revealed high heavy metal concentration in comparison to rural areas. Hazard index (HI) values found in arsenic (As), chromium (Cr) and Pb were 21.30, 1.10 and 2.40, respectively, indicate that non-carcinogenic elements are found in children. Furthermore, most of the past studies have found that carcinogenic risks for As, cadmium (Cd), Cr and Pb were below the acceptable total lifetime cancer risk (TLCR) range (1×10


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-28
Author(s):  
Sulakshya Bhandari ◽  
Sudarshana Shakya ◽  
Bijaya Adhikari ◽  
Mahesh Shrestha ◽  
Bindra Devi Shakya ◽  
...  

The present study was carried out to assess the contamination of heavy metals in indoor household dust of Kathmandu, Nepal, and its adverse effect on the indoor environment and human health. The concentrations of four heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb) in a total of ninety-three (N = 93) indoor dust samples collected from four different types of land use zones viz., commercial, heavy traffic, residential, and control (undisturbed) of Kathmandu were determined by the flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS). The mean concentrations of Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb in indoor dust samples over the study zones were 0.89, 158.1, 113.3, and 65.3 mg kg−1, respectively. The land use zones showed the various degree of metal contamination in indoor dust ranging from moderate to considerable level. PLI showed a high pollution load in the monitored locations, indicating an alarming condition and the urgent need for immediate remedial actions. Hazard quotient (HQ) values indicated ingestion as the major pathway of indoor dust heavy metal exposure to children while the inhalation pathway remained dominant in adults. Hazard index (HI) values showed no probable non-carcinogenic risk of the heavy metals present in the indoor dust of Kathmandu. For carcinogenic health risk, TLCR values were found within the acceptable safe limit indicating no cancer risk for both the receptor groups.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omoyemi Oluwatosin Ajayi ◽  
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode ◽  
Joshua Iseoluwa Orege ◽  
Tolulope Oyelekan Oyewumi ◽  
Amina Othmani ◽  
...  

Abstract Quality of indoor air has been a major concern over time particularly in urban areas. Amidst the indoor air parameters, particulate matter/dust is of core interest owing to the fact that it acts as sediment for metals and other pollutants. Considering the ample amount of time spent indoor by students, this study has been mapped out to investigate the quality of air in tertiary institutions in Ondo State, Nigeria based on their proximity to more anthropogenic activities. Herein, pH, conductivity, and anion concentrations in the indoor dust samples were estimated employing standard analytical methods. Our findings revealed a sequence of anion concentration level as follows, Cl−>SO42−>NO3−. Also, the concentrations of some selected metals were analyzed using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS). The variation in metal concentration observed in most study sites was in the order Cu > Zn > Cr > Pb > Cd. The mean heavy metal variation followed the trend based on the sample collection sites considered in the present study with FE > OA > FU > HT and Cu (0.480mg/kg), Zn (0.409mg/kg), Cr (0.407mg/kg), Pb (0.149mg/kg) and Cd (0.029mg/kg) being the highest concentration of each of the metals. However, all the metal concentrations were below the permissible level. The result from non-carcinogenic study indicates that the average daily dose (by ingestion) was found to be the core exposure pathway such that ADDing > ADDderm > ADDinh. Nevertheless, the hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) were less than 1. This implies that no potential health risk. More generally, a relative degree of safety and strict regulations is suggested to be put in place to maintain the status.


Author(s):  
BRIAN GIL S. SARINAS

This study was conducted due to the dearth of studies on heavy metals atVilla Beach, Iloilo City. It aimed to determine the presence and quantities ofavailable heavy metals specifically cadmium, chromium and lead in the watercolumn (surface, middle and bottom). Water physiochemical parameters weredetermined such as pH, salinity and temperature. Five sampling areas wereidentified in the shores of Villa Beach. One liter was collected in each layerof each sampling area for a total of 15 seawater samples and was immediatelytransported to the College of Arts and Sciences-Analytical Service Laboratory ofthe University of the Philippines Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo for the quantificationof heavy metals through flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS). The pH values range from 7.513-7.933, 10.6-11.566 ppm for salinity and 27.5-31.233 °C for five sampling areas. Average dissolved chromium and lead werehighest at station four with 0.545 mg/L and 0.771 mg/L, respectively. Averagecadmium was highest at station one with 0.021 mg/L. The mean of Pb > Cr >Cd < Pb in the water column of the five sampling areas but was not significant. Available cadmium, chromium and lead exceeded the permissive value set by DENR AO No. 34 (1990). This study provides information and awareness tothe public about the present available heavy metals in Villa Beach, Iloilo City. Keywords - Heavy metals, cadmium, chromium, lead, flame atomic absorptionspectrophotometry, Philippines


Author(s):  
Sri Kedaton ◽  
Arman Harahap

The number of community activities in the area of River Barumun Labuhanbatu South will produce heavy metals in the waters and will accumulate to the bottom of the waters in the sediment. This study discusses the content of heavy metal Cd in sungai Barumun Labuhanbatu  Selatan. The research was conducted in December 2020 until January 2021 in the region of the waters of the River Barumun Labuhanbatu Selatan. The process of sampling using purposive sampling method. Data analysis was done descriptively by looking at the results of the measurements of some parameters of the waters and the test results of water samples in the laboratory by comparing the quality standard according to the Decision of the Minister of Environment No. 51 Year 2004. As for the test sediment samples in the laboratory compared with the raw quality of the concentration of heavy metals in the sediment IADC/CEDA 1997. The results of the heavy metal concentration of Cd in the surface water ranged 0,003-0,068 mg/l, the concentration of heavy metal cadmium in water depth of 5 meters has a range of 0.007-to 0.058 mg/l.


2019 ◽  
Vol 948 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Rudy Syah Putra ◽  
Vivian Viani ◽  
Iis Setianingrum ◽  
Ega Dwi Sintadani ◽  
Durrotul Uuliyah ◽  
...  

This study was aimed to determine the effect of electro-assisted and oxygen injection system to improve the effectiveness of the copper and iron removal in wastewater by phytoremediation system. The electro-assisted phytoremediation (EAPR) system was run with Vetiver grass (Vetiveira zizanioides L) as accumulator plant and 2 V of constant DC power supply using 2D cathode-pot electrode and air diffuser configuration on the aeration by air flow rate of 10 L/min. The effectiveness of phytoremediation, phyto-aeration,and phytoremediation on the wastewater treatment was compared and evaluated by measuring the decreasing of heavy metal concentration in the wastewater and accumulated inthe plant. Plant stress was monitored by the observation of phytomorphology changed and measurement chlorophyll content using UV-Vis Spectroscopy after the acetone extraction and heavy metal concentration was measured by Flame-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (Flame-AAS). The results showed that the decreasing of Cu and Fe concentration in the wastewater as much as 86.5% and 99,3%, higher than that phyto-aeration (82.35% and 99.20%) and phytoremediation (15.0% and 56.0%). The uptake profiles of heavy metal by plant indicated the enhancement ability of electro-assisted and aeration system to the phytoremediation has different results. For example in the root part, the heavy metal absorption occurred most often as following in phytoremediation>phyto-aeration>EAPR-aeration. Contrary results show in the EAPR-aeration system that the metal concentration quiet high translocation from root to shoot part by enhancement of electro-assisted and aeration system. High chlorophyll content and chlorophyll ratio in the plant under the EAPR-aeration system shows higher tolerance of the plant to the heavy metal concentration.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 2492
Author(s):  
Pablo Fierro ◽  
Jaime Tapia ◽  
Carlos Bertrán ◽  
Cristina Acuña ◽  
Luis Vargas-Chacoff

Estuaries worldwide have been severely degraded and become reservoirs for many types of pollutants, such as heavy metals. This study investigated the levels of Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in water and whole fish. We sampled 40 juvenile silversides Odontesthes regia and 41 juvenile puye Galaxias maculatus from the Valdivia River estuary, adjacent to the urban area in southern South America (Chile). Samples were analyzed using a flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer. In water samples, metals except Zn were mostly below the detection limits and all metals were below the maximum levels established by local guidelines in this estuary. In whole fish samples, concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Mn, and Cd were significantly higher in puyes than in silversides. Additionally, Zn, Pb, and Mn were correlated to body length and weight in puyes, whereas Cd was correlated to body length in silversides. The mean concentration of heavy metals in silverside and puyes were higher than those reported in the literature. In silversides, all heavy metal levels were below the limits permitted by current legislation (FAO), whereas in puyes Pb and Cd levels were above the recommended maximum level established by international guidelines, therefore putting the human population at risk.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-246
Author(s):  
Etty Riani ◽  
Harry Sudrajat Johari ◽  
Muhammad Reza Cordova

Seribu Islands located in the north of Jakarta Bay; it is potentially polluted by heavy metal such as Cd and Pb. The aims of this study is to prove contamination presumption, by analyzing and determine correlation Cd and Pb concentration in the sediment, in the water and on milkfish Chanos chanos cultured in this area. On this study, we collected water quality data (pH, temperature, dissolve oxygen and salinity) and heavy metals contamination (Cd and Pb) in the sediment, in the water and on milkfish.  We compare collected data with quality standar and correlate heavy metal concentration between in the water and in the sediment; in the water and on milkfish organ; and, in the sediment and on milkfish organ.  In general, water quality is sufficient enough to support the life of farmed milkfish. Cd and Pb contamination level in the water lied below the quality standard of Ministry of Environment decree No. 51/2004 in the last April and July. However, the contamination exceeds the standard in the last October. The contamination in sediment lied below RNO (1981), EPA (1999) and IACD/CEDA (1997). Gills, viscera and the meat of the milkfish are contaminated with Cd and Pb, yet, still lied below the quality standard of Ministry of Environment Decree No. 51/2004. The results showed that farmed milkfish in Thousand Islands are safe to eat. We also found that the correlation of Cd and Pb contamination between water and sediment is positive. The correlation of Cd is much higher than Pb. The correlation of Cd between water and viscera as well as between sediment and viscera are the most closely related than any other organ.  Keywords: contamination, Cd, farming, milkfish, Pb, Seribu Islands


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Etty Riani ◽  
Harry Sudrajat Johari ◽  
Muhammad Reza Cordova

<p><em>Seribu Islands located in the north of Jakarta Bay; it is potentially polluted by heavy metal such as Cd and Pb. The aims of this study is to prove contamination presumption, by analyzing and determine correlation Cd and Pb concentration in the sediment, in the water and on milkfish <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chanos</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">chanos</span></em> <em>cultured in this area. On this study, we collected water quality data (pH, temperature, dissolve oxygen and salinity) and heavy metals contamination (Cd and Pb) in the sediment, in the water and on milkfish.  We compare collected data with quality standar and correlate heavy metal concentration between in the water and in the sediment; in the water and on milkfish organ; and, in the sediment and on milkfish organ.  In general, water quality is sufficient enough to support the life of farmed milkfish. Cd and Pb contamination level in the water lied below the quality standard of Ministry of Environment decree No. 51/2004 in the last April and July. However, the contamination exceeds the standard in the last October. The contamination in sediment lied below RNO (1981), EPA (1999) and IACD/CEDA (1997). Gills, viscera and the meat of the milkfish are contaminated with Cd and Pb, yet, still lied below the quality standard of Ministry of Environment Decree No. 51/2004. The results showed that farmed milkfish in Thousand Islands are safe to eat. We also found that the correlation of Cd and Pb contamination between water and sediment is positive. The correlation of Cd is much higher than Pb. The correlation of Cd between water and viscera as well as between sediment and viscera are the most closely related than any other organ. </em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><strong><em>Keywords: </em></strong><em>contamination, Cd, farming, milkfish, Pb, Seribu Islands</em>


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