Evaluation of Metal Contamination, Flux and the Associated Human Health Risk from Atmospheric Dustfall in Metal Mining Areas of Southern Jharkhand, India.

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.21203/rs.3.rs-890010/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mukesh Kumar Mahato ◽

Abhay Kumar Singh ◽

Soma Giri

Keyword(s):

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Metal Contamination ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Atmospheric Environment ◽

Anthropogenic Sources ◽

Mining Areas ◽

Iron Mining

Abstract Metals can be apprehended in the atmospheric environment of copper and iron mining areas of Jharkhand, which falls in one of the most mineralised areas of India with extensive mining and industrial activities. The study was taken up to appraise the metal contamination in the atmospheric dust to evaluate the metal fluxes and associated health risk considering the seasonal variations. Sixty samples were analysed for As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and the contamination levels were assessed by various indices. The metal content of dustfall samples exceeded the average shale values for most of the metals. Higher metal concentrations were found in the locations in close vicinity of mining and industrial areas. The principal component analysis suggested both geogenic and anthropogenic sources for metals in the atmospheric dustfall. Human health risk as determined by hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) suggested considerable risk to the child populace through the ingestion pathway for both the mining areas, higher being in iron mining areas. The metal flux and the health risk were higher in summers as compared to winters for both the mining areas. Consequently, the results advocate the necessity of periodic monitoring of the freefall dust of the mining areas and development of proper management strategies to reduce the metal pollution.

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Human health risk assessment due to metals in cow’s milk from Singhbhum copper and iron mining areas, India

Journal of Food Science and Technology ◽

10.1007/s13197-019-04176-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (4) ◽

pp. 1415-1420 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Soma Giri ◽

Abhay Kumar Singh

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Health Risk Assessment ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Human Health Risk Assessment ◽

Cow’S Milk ◽

Cow's Milk ◽

Mining Areas ◽

Iron Mining

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Human Health Risk Assessment of Trace Metals in Surface Water Due to Leachate from the Municipal Dumpsite by Pollution Index: A Case Study from Ndawuse River, Abuja, Nigeria

Open Chemistry ◽

10.1515/chem-2018-0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 214-227 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ibironke Titilayo Enitan ◽

Abimbola Motunrayo Enitan ◽

John Ogony Odiyo ◽

Muhammad Mamman Alhassan

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Surface Water ◽

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Heavy Metal Contamination ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Cumulative Exposure

AbstractThe study assessed the level of heavy metals in surface water across Ndawuse River near the dumpsite at Phase 1 District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The results indicated that oxygen demand, turbidity and heavy metals were above the standard limits set for drinking water. Multivariate analysis using principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis revealed natural and anthropogenic activities as sources of heavy metal contamination. The estimated non-carcinogenic effects using hazard quotient toxicity potential, cumulative hazard index and daily human exposure dose of surface water through ingestion pathway were less than a unity. The estimated carcinogenic risks (CRing) exceeded the suggested potential risk limits, with lead (Pb) having the highest CRing value for all age groups. However, children were found to be more susceptible to heavy metals over a period of time according to the estimated values. The concentration of heavy metals in the investigated river could pose an adverse health risk to several communities that rely on this receiving water bodies for domestic purposes. Therefore, there is need for strict enforcement of environmental laws to protect aquatic ecosystem and to avoid long term cumulative exposure risk that heavy metals may pose on human health.

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Human health risk assessment of trace metals contamination in a tropical river

Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria ◽

10.46602/jcsn.v46i1.584 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

Author(s):

E. I. Uwah ◽

E. M. Edem ◽

I. E. Udosen ◽

E. D. Udosen ◽

O. M. Udoidiong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Trace Metals ◽

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Dry Season ◽

Dermal Absorption ◽

Wet Season ◽

Adverse Health Effects

Levels of trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb and Zn) were quantified in water, sediment and winkles (Pachymelania bryonensis and Pachymelania fusca mutans) in Akani Obio Uruan River, Nigeria during wet and dry seasons using standard procedures. Results revealed that mean levels (mg/l) of the metals in water ranged from 0.016 for Cr to 0.087 for Cd in wet season and 0.010 for Cu to 0.082 for Zn in dry season. In sediment, the metals levels (mg/kg) ranged from 0.002 for Pb to 0.161 for Zn in wet season and 0.001 for Pb to 0.438 for Cu in dry season. In winkles, the metals levels (mg/kg) ranged from 0.002 for Pb to 0.069 for Cd and for Cu in the wet season, and 0.001 for Pb to 0.058 for Cd and for Cu in the dry season. Estimated human health risk from each metal contamination due to consumption of the water, dermal absorption through swimming and consumption of winkles gave each of hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) values of less than one (< 1), indicating no risk since the levels of contamination in each case are not likely to cause any adverse health effects in humans.

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Human Health Risk Assessment of Nitrate and Trace Metals Via Groundwater in Central Bangladesh

10.20944/preprints201901.0075.v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Md.Mostafizur Rahman ◽

Md. Bodrud-Doza ◽

Md. Iftakharul Muhib ◽

Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain ◽

Md. Sabbir Hossain ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Carcinogenic Risk ◽

Elevated Concentration ◽

Groundwater Samples ◽

Guideline Value ◽

High Level

Groundwater plays a pivotal role as the largest potable water sources in Bangladesh. However, the quality of the groundwater faces challenges due to xenobiotic compounds in it. Excess amount of arsenic (As) has already been found in groundwater in many parts of Bangladesh. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the water quality and associated human health risk in central Bangladesh. A total of 99 groundwater samples from the central part of Bangladesh were analyzed to assess human health risk due to high level of nitrate (NO3-) and other trace elements i.e. arsenic (As), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn). It was found that NO3- concentration (253.17 mg/L) in the groundwater samples exceeds the recommended guideline value by the WHO (50 mg/L). Moreover, this study area also characterized with elevated concentration of As (19.44 µg/L), Fe (811.35 µg/L), and Mn (455.18 µg/L) in the groundwater. Non-carcinogenic human health risk was calculated by justifying HQ (Hazard Quotient) and HI (Hazard Index) and attributed potential conjunctive human health risks due to NO3-, As, Fe and Mn in the study area. Moreover, high carcinogenic risk was found due to As contamination in the groundwater samples in the study area.

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HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION AND HUMAN HEALTH RISK FROM SELECTED FISH IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND REVIEW IN SCIENCE ◽

10.36108/jrrslasu/7102/40(0123) ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Chima Fausta Nnodum ◽

Kafeelah Abosede Yusuf ◽

Comfort Adetutu Adeniji

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Fish Species ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Hazard Index ◽

World Health ◽

Target Hazard Quotient

Abstract: Introduction : Heavy metals are known to cause deleterious effects on human health through food chain. Aims: The study is aimed at assessing heavy metal concentrations in the tissues of four highly consumed fish species and to evaluate the potential health risks associated with their consumption. Materials and Methods: The concentrations of Cu, Cd and Pb were analyzed in the tissues of Titus (Scomber Japonicus), Croaker (Pseudolithus Elongatus), Scumbia (Ilisha Africana) and Shrimps (Pipeus Notialis) by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS) after digestion of the samples. Results: The results showed that Cd was not detected in the tissues of all fish species. There were variations among Cu and Pb concentrations in the tissues of the fish species. Cu had the highest concentrations (1.00 µg/g) in the tissues of croaker and shrimps respectively while Pb had the lowest concentrations (0.25 µg/g) in the tissues of Scumbia . The levels of all metals in the present study were lower than the limits permitted by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization (FAO/WHO), European Community Regulation (EU) and European Commission (EC). Assessment of noncarcinogenic health hazard using Target hazard quotient (THQ) and hazard index (HI) indicated no concern from consumption of these fish species. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of the studied metals through fish consumption was below the permissible tolerable daily intake. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is no potential human health risk from consumption of the selected fish species. Keywords: Heavy metals, Hazard index, Target hazard quotient.

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Groundwater fluoride contamination in Coimbatore district: a geochemical characterization, multivariate analysis, and human health risk perspective

Environmental Earth Sciences ◽

10.1007/s12665-021-09521-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (6) ◽

Author(s):

P. J. Sajil Kumar

Keyword(s):

Health Risk ◽

Human Health ◽

Hazard Quotient ◽

Human Health Risk ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Positive Trend ◽

Anthropogenic Influences ◽

Anthropogenic Inputs ◽

Coimbatore District ◽

Fluoride Enrichment

AbstractIn this paper, fluoride geochemistry and health risk of groundwater in Coimbatore district is studied. The order of dominance of ions were HCO3 > Cl > SO4 > CO3 and Na > Ca > Mg > K. Alkaline groundwater and the dominance of HCO3 and Na is favourable for the fluoride enrichment. Around 46% of the samples, N–NE regions, have F− higher than permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L. Pink granites, charnockite and gneisses in lithology is the possible origin of F−. However, NO3 vs F plot shows positive trend in some samples, indicating anthropogenic inputs of F−. Correlation plots of F− was trending positive with pH, HCO3 and Na and but negative for Ca, indicating the control of these ions in F− mobility. This result is supported by undersaturation of fluorite and supersaturation of carbonates. Four significant principal components were derived, which have explained 87% of the total variation. PC1 has high factor loadings for EC, Ca, Mg Na, Cl, SO4, NO3 indicating both natural and anthropogenic influences. PC2, PC3 and PC4 have higher loading for pH and HCO3, K and HCO3 and F−, respectively, indicating geogenic factors in the F− enrichment. Human health risk assessment (HHRA) by ingestion and dermal pathways were calculated using Hazard Quotient HQ and Hazard Index (HI). 27% of males, 36% of females and 39% of the children have HI > 1, posing noncarcinogenic risks.

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