scholarly journals Monitoring Heavy Metal Contamination in the Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivated tracts of Kerala, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samitha K. A. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Enrichment Factor ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Ananas Comosus ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

Agriculture plays an important role in the sustainable development of the country. Use of chemical fertilizers escalate certain components in excess quantity thereby deteriorate the productivity and leads to unpredicted outcome. This study makes an effort to reckon the accumulation of some selected heavy metals [Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni) and Cadmium(Cd)] and related indices [bio concentration factor(BCF) and translocation factor (TF)] from roots, leaves and fruits of pineapple plantations in Ernakulam district. Contamination factor(CF), enrichment factor(EF) and geo accumulation index (Igeo) disclose the extent of soil contamination in the pineapple cultivated regions of Ernakulam district. Root to shoot TF derived for Pb, Ni, and Cd were 0.25, 0.733 and 0.6731. TF of Pb, Ni and Cd from root to fruit was 0, 0.5 and 0.195 respectively. Values obtained for BCF of Pb, Ni and Cd in root of the pineapple plant were 0.2013,0.5758 and 0.3288. In pineapple leaves BCF showed the values 0.0503, 0.4222 and 0.2214 by Pb, Ni and Cd. Pineapple fruit showed BCF values Zero, 0.2879 and 0.0641 for Pb, Ni and Cd. Enrichment factor for Pb, Ni and Cd in pineapple cultivated areas comes under the value 4.2, 3.7 and 2.8 respectively. Furthermore, the contamination factor of Pb, Ni and Cd was 9.93, 8.26 and 6.23, respectively. The values of geo accumulation index obtained for different heavy metals pass on that the degree of pollution with respect to Pb (6.621) was very strong and extremely contaminated, heavily to extremely contaminated for Ni (5.513) and Cd (4.15).

scholarly journals Contamination Level, Ecological Risk, and Source Identification of Heavy Metals in the Hyporheic Zone of the Weihe River, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan Ahamad ◽  
Jinxi Song ◽  
Haotian Sun ◽  
Xinxin Wang ◽  
Muhammad Sajid Mehmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Enrichment Factor ◽  
Ecological Risk ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Weihe River ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

The sediment pollution caused by different metals has attracted a great deal of attention because of the toxicity, persistence, and bio-accumulation. This study focuses on heavy metals in the hyporheic sediment of the Weihe River, China. Contamination levels of metals were examined by using “geo-accumulation index, enrichment factor, and contamination factor” while ecological risk of metals were determined by “potential ecological risk and risk index”. The pollutant accumulation of metals ranked as follows: “manganese (Mn)   >   chromium (Cr)   >   zinc (Zn)   > copper (Cu)   >   nickel (Ni)   >   arsenic (As)   >   lead (Pb)”. The geo-accumulation index identified arsenic as class 1 (uncontaminated to moderate contamination), whereas Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb, and Mn were classified as class 0 (uncontaminated). According to the enrichment factor, arsenic originated through anthropogenic activities and Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb were mainly controlled by natural sources. The contamination factor elucidated that sediments were moderately polluted by (As, Cr, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Pb), whereas Ni slightly contaminated the sediments of the Weihe River. All metals posed a low ecological risk in the study area. The risk index revealed that contribution of arsenic (53.43 %) was higher than half of the total risk.

Distribution and Contamination Status of Heavy Metals in the Surface Sediments along Western Coast of Bali Strait, Banyuwangi

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Defri Yona ◽  
Syarifah Hikmah Julinda Sari ◽  
Anedathama Kretarta ◽  
Citra Ravena Putri Effendy ◽  
Misba Nur Aini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Pollution Index ◽  
Western Coast ◽  
Sampling Locations ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

This study attempted to analyze the distribution and contamination status of heavy metals (Cu, Fe and Zn) along western coast of Bali Strait in Banyuwangi, East Java. Bali Strait is one of the many straits in Indonesia with high fisheries activities that could potentially contributed to high heavy metal pollution. There were five sampling areas from the north to south: Pantai Watu Dodol, Pantai Kalipuro, Ketapang Port, Pantai Boom and Muncar as the fish landing area. Heavy metal pollution in these locations comes from many different activities such as tourism, fish capture and fish industry and also domestic activities. Contamination factor (CF), geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and enrichment factor (EF) of each heavy metal were calculated to obtain contamination status of the research area. The concentrations of Fe were observed the highest (1.5-129.9 mg/kg) followed by Zn (13.2-23.5 mg/kg) and Cu (2.2-7.8 mg/kg). The distribution of Cu, Fe and Zn showed variability among the sampling locations in which high concentrations of Cu and Zn were higher in Ketapang Port, whereas high concentration of Fe was high in almost all sampling locations. According to the pollution index, contamination factors of Cu, Fe and Zn were low (CF < 1 and Igeo < 1). However, high index of EF (> 50) showed high influence of the anthropogenic activities to the contribution of the metals to the environment. This could also because of the high background value used in the calculation of the index due to the difficulties in finding background value from the sampling areas.Keywords: heavy metals, pollution index, contamination factor, geo-accumulation index, Bali Strait

scholarly journals Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution of Water, Sediments and Algae in River Benue at Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
A A Tyovenda ◽  
S I Ikpughul ◽  
T Sombo
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Enrichment Factor ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Pollution Load Index ◽  
Pollution Load ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

Heavy metal pollution of water, sediments and Algae in the upper region of River Benue at Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa state, Nigeria was assessed. The concentrations of the heavy metals (Pb, Hg, Ni, Cu, Cr, Zn, Mn, Fe) in the samples were analyzed using Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer. Pollution parameters such as enrichment factor, contamination factor, pollution load index and geo-accumulation index were evaluated. The result of heavy metal analysis showed that, the concentration (ppm) of the metals in water samples ranged as follows: Pb(0.25-0.50), Hg(0.00-2.00), Ni(0.10-0.31), Cu(0.03-0.13), Cr(0.00-1.33), Zn(0.01-0.04), Mn(0.03-0.06) and Fe(105.15-118.75) respectively. This result when compared with the EPA maximum permissible limits for drinking water showed that, all the metals except Cu and Zn had values above the permissible limits. The evaluation of enrichment factor revealed that, Hg showed extremely high enrichment while Pb showed significant enrichment for Algae, water and sediment samples. The contamination factor showed low contamination for all metals except Hg which showed considerable contamination for sediments, water and Algae samples. The pollution load index for sediments, water and Algae indicated no pollution. The geo-accumulation index of the metals in sediments, water and Algae indicates no or minimal pollution. The samples were enriched with Hg and Pb. These metals are capable of causing various types of cancer, brain and kidney damage among other ailments.

scholarly journals Penilaian pencemaran logam berat dalam sedimen di Teluk Jakarta

DEPIK ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-410
Author(s):  
Edward Edward
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Sediment Quality ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Pollution Load Index ◽  
Pollution Load ◽  
Index Analysis ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation ◽  
Total Average

Contamination and pollution of heavy metals in the bottom sediment can pose serious issues to marine organisms and human health. Jakarta Bay which is located adjacent to the capital city of Indonesia is notorious for its pollution problems. The purpose of this research was to assest the contamination levels of heavy metals Hg, Pb, and Cd in sea-bottom sediments based on an index analysis approach (contamination factors, geo accumulation index, pollution load index). Sediment samples were collected from 31 stations in Jakarta Bay. Heavy metal concentration was measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results showed that an average mercury (Hg) concentration ranged from 0.150 to 0.530 µg.g-1 with an total average of 0.362 µg.g-1, Lead (Pb) from 14.870 to 35.650 µg.g-1 with an total average of 21.774 µg.g-1, Cadmium (Cd) 0.110-0.280 µg.g-1 with an total average of 0.190 µg.g-1.The average concentration of Hg, Pb, and Cd is still lower than the sediment quality threshold values set by the Office of the State Minister of Environment of Indonesia  2010. The results of the index analysis showed that the average value of contamination factor (CF) are Hg 0.685, Pb 0.558, and Cd 0.380 respectively (low contamination) and geo accumulation index values are Hg 0.237, Pb -1.655, and Cd 0.069 respectively (unpolluted to moderate polluted). Overall, based on the pollution load index value is -0,511 (PLI 1), sediments in these waters are categorized as not yet polluted by Hg, Pb and Cd. This situation  is so necessary to be maintained, that in order for the preservation of marine resources will remain.Keywords: Jakarta Bay, sediment, pollution, heavy metals, assessmentABSTRAKKontaminasi dan pencemaran logam berat pada sedimen dasar dapat menimbulkan masalah yang serius bagi biota laut dan kesehatan manusia. Teluk Jakarta yang terletak berdekatan dengan ibu kota Indonesia terkenal karena masalah pencemarannya yang parah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menilai tingkat kontaminasi logam berat Hg, Pb dan Cd dalam sedimen dasar laut berdasarkan pendekatan analisis indeks. Contoh sedimen diambil dari 31 stasiun penelitian di Teluk Jakarta. Kadar logam berat diukur dengan alat Spektrofometer Penyerapan Atom. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kadar Hg rerata berkisar 0,150-0,530 µg. g-1 dengan rerata total 0,362 µg. g-1, Timbal (Pb) 14,870-35,650 µg. g-1 dengan rerata total 21,774 µg. g-1, Kadmium (Cd) 0,110-0,280 µg. g-1 dengan rerata total 0,190 µg.g-1. Kadar rerata Hg, Pb dan Cd masih lebih rendah dari nilai ambang batas kualitas sedimen yang ditetapkan oleh Kantor Menteri Negara Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia 2010. Hasil analisis indeks menunjukkan nilai rerata faktor kontaminasi (CF) berturut-turut adalah Hg 0,685, Pb 0,352 dan Cd 0,380 (kontaminasi rendah) dan nilai indeks geo akumulasi berturut-turut adalah Hg 0,227, Pb 1,098 dan Cd 0,633 (tidak tercemar sampai tercemar sedang). Secara keseluruhan, berdasarkan nilai indeks beban pencemaran yakni -3.772 (PLI 1), sedimen di perairan ini termasuk kategori belum tercemar oleh Hg, Pb dan Cd. Keadaan ini perlu dipertahankan, agar kelestarian sumberdaya laut tetap terjaga.Kata kunci: Teluk Jakarta, sedimen, pencemaran, logam berat, penilaian

Spatial Variation and Source Analysis of Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments of the Hejiang River, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 522-524 ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Shao Peng Wang ◽  
Ying Hui Wang ◽  
Rui Jie Zhang ◽  
Dao Quan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Surface Sediments ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Potential Ecological Risk ◽  
Source Analysis ◽  
Anthropogenic Contamination ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

To fully understand the levels of heavy metal contamination and potential ecological risk,content level and distribution characteristics of nine kinds of heavy metal (Ti, Cd, Pb, Zn, Cr, Cu, Hg, As, Al) were analyzed in surface sediments collected in Hejiang River which flows through Hezhou City, a typical developing city in China. Researching enrichment regularity and the possible source of heavy metals by correlation analysis, as well geo-accumulation index (Igeo) was calculated to assess the anthropogenic contamination in the region. Results showed that the levels of sediment heavy metals followed the order: Al > Zn > As > Cu > Pb > Cr > Cd > Tl > Hg; obvious positive correlations were observed amongst the concentrations of Pb, Zn, As, Cd, Cu, Al; the pollution extent of heavy metals in sediments by geo-accumulation index (Igeo) followed the order: Cd > As > Zn > Cu > Pb > Hg > Al > Cr > Tl, the pollution extent of Cd and As were serious at m sampling sites.

scholarly journals Assessment of Heavy Metals in Street Dusts of Tehran Using Enrichment Factor and Geo-Accumulation Index: A

Health Scope ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Nosratolah Taghavi ◽  
Hossein Kamani ◽  
Mohammad Hadi Dehghani ◽  
Ramin Nabizadeh ◽  
Nasim Afshari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Enrichment Factor ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND ASSESSMENT OF POLLUTION BY VANADIUM IN TOP SOIL OF KIRKUK, NORTHERN IRAQ

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2E) ◽  
pp. 74-95
Author(s):  
Haider Afloog
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Enrichment Factor ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Pollution Indices ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Northern Iraq ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

The vanadium geochemistry was estimated in the topsoil of Kirkuk, northern Iraq, and its potential sources are forecasted by using multivariate statistical analysis as useful tools in this field, in addition to assessing soil pollution with vanadium by using individual indices such as enrichment factor, geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and contamination factor (CF). Eighteen topsoil samples were collected with a depth ranges 0–20cm, and analyzed by using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer technique (ICP-MS). The results showed that the concentration of vanadium ranged from 37-51 mg/kg, with an average of 46 mg/kg, relatively it was high concentrations in the agricultural and residential areas compared to the industrial areas. Statistical analysis indicated the contribution of oil combustion and the use of phosphate fertilizers in increasing vanadium concentrations in topsoil. Pollution indices of enrichment factor were in the minimal enrichment category for all samples, geo accumulation index was non-contamination categories for all samples, while Contamination factor was low for all samples.

scholarly journals Sediments Quality based on Geo-Accumulation Index in Heavy Metals (Pb, Cu, and Cd) of Cengkok Coastal Waters, Banten Bay

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 574-582
Author(s):  
N. K. Wardani ◽  
T. Prartono ◽  
S. Sulistiono
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Sediment Quality ◽  
A Value ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

This area, which is located near the Banten Bay, is quite active with anthropogenic activities such as industry, fisheries, settlements, and shipyards that have the potential to pollute the environment with heavy metals. This study aims to determine the chemical environmental conditions of the waters and the concentration of heavy metals in the sediments of Banten Bay. Sediment samples were taken at five stations consisting of river and bay sections in April, May, July, August, and September 2019. Heavy metal content in sediments was analyzed according to APHA 2012 using hydrochloric acid and nitric acid destruction methods. The results of heavy metal concentrations in sediments were compared with ANZECC 2000 regulations and sediment quality was determined using the Geo-accumulation Index. The sediment at the observation site is dominated by the silt fraction. The concentration of heavy metals in this study was obtained in the form of lead (Pb) ranging from <0.05 to 6.408 mg / Kg, copper (Cu) ranging from 0.059 to 8.791 mg / Kg, and cadmium (Cd) ranging from 0.042 to 0.605 mg / K. While based on The level of heavy metal contamination in sediments using the Geo-accumulation index (I Geo), the value of all metal types in each month has a value <0.000 at all observation stations. Thus it is concluded that the concentration of heavy metals in the sediment is lower than the threshold determined during the observation. So that the metal concentration weight in the sediment has no significant effect on the environment.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE SELECTED HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATION ON PALM OIL SOIL AND FRUIT FARM SOIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (SI-TeMIC18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Noni Afida Ab Manan Ab Manan ◽  
Rubaiyah Alias ◽  
Nor Aimuni Syahirah Che Aziz ◽  
Rusdin Laiman
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Sampling Point ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation Index ◽  
Geo Accumulation

This study was conducted at Felda Jengka 8, Pahang in Malaysia to find out the contents of heavy metals in palm oil soil and fruit farm soil adjacent to estimate the pollution level. Four types of selected heavy metals namely Cu, Zn, Pb and Ni in different soil sampling point were collected in triplicates and analysed by Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) after wet digestion. Contamination factor (CF) and geo-accumulation index (Igeo) were used to estimate the degree of contamination heavy metal in soil. Heavy metal concentration range were as follow; 0.910 – 2.000 mg/kg for Cu, 0.460 – 2.060 mg/kg for Zn, 0.080 – 0.220 mg/kg for Pb and 0.020 – 0.100 mg/kg for Ni. Cu and Zn concentration was found to be higher than other metal concentrations. The continuous application of chemical fertilizers possibly related to accumulation of heavy metals in soil. Results showed CF values were between moderate to considerable contaminant especially in palm oil soil. While, for Igeo values were indicated uncontaminated to fairly contaminated for the study sites. This recommends the utilization of chemical fertilizer is still in the monitoring. However, more physicochemical analyses are needed for metal analysis and determination of other heavy metal elements such as Cd, As, Se and Cr for further research. Keywords: Chemical Fertilizer, Contamination Factor, Geo-accumulation Index, Heavy Metal

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