Napredak,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 95 - 108
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Modern
technological
advancements
in
mining
involve
the
implementation
of
environmental
standards
and
protective
measures
that
significantly
contribute
to
preserving
natural
resources
preventing
potentially
harmful
impacts
on
environment.
These
enable
early
identification
minimisation
risks.
The
industry
plays
a
vital
role
economic
development
society
while
simultaneously
adhering
strategies
for
preservation
public
health
protection.
This
is
achieved
through
modern
methods
monitoring
parameters
population
health.
Mining
geological
exploration
may
lead
presence
toxic
elements
(PTEs),
which
certain
concentrations
across
various
media
pose
challenges
both
environment
human
Environmental
crucial
strategy
achieving
sustainable
mining.
Sustainable
effective
water,
soil,
air,
biological
indicators
areas
ensures
ecological
balance
regions
where
mineral
exploitation
occurs.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 7107 - 7107
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Chemical
contaminants
in
drinking
water,
including
arsenic,
nitrate,
and
fluoride,
pose
significant
health
risks,
particularly
low-income
countries
with
inadequate
water
management
infrastructure.
This
study
aims
to
identify
the
most
hazardous
chemical
contaminants,
evaluate
global
quality,
assess
impacts
based
on
a
comprehensive
literature
review
guided
by
PRISMA
method.
The
findings
revealed
that
arsenic
concentrations
Romania,
Pakistan,
India
exceed
WHO
USEPA
safety
thresholds,
maximum
levels
reaching
130.3
µg/L.
Nitrate
Morocco
were
found
be
as
high
844
mg/L
270.1
mg/L,
respectively,
far
surpassing
standards.
Fluoride
contamination
Pakistan
reached
30
well
above
recommended
limits.
These
are
primarily
sourced
from
industrial
effluents,
agricultural
runoff,
improper
waste
disposal.
highlights
regional
disparities,
67%
of
reports
88%
cases
linked
groundwater
sources.
results
underscore
urgent
need
for
improved
monitoring,
stricter
regulations,
effective
strategies
mitigate
vulnerable
populations
such
infants
children.
Governments
international
bodies
must
prioritise
addressing
protect
public
health.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 540 - 540
Published: July 26, 2024
Mercury
and
arsenic
are
two
highly
toxic
pollutants,
many
researchers
have
explored
the
effects
of
substances
on
environment.
However,
research
content
in
frozen
periods
is
relatively
small.
To
explore
spatial
vertical
distribution
mercury
ice,
water,
sediments
Wuliangsuhai
Lake
under
ice
conditions,
to
assess
harm
degree
human
beings.
We
collected
lake
December
2020,
tested
contents
Hg
As.
The
single-factor
pollution
index
method,
local
cumulative
ecological
risk
coding
method
were
used
status
these
three
environmental
media,
Monte
Carlo
simulation
combined
with
quantitative
model
recommended
by
USEPA
was
population
health
risk.
results
showed
that
(1)
average
values
As
water
0.367
0.114,
both
pollutants
at
clean
levels
during
period.
(2)
mean
Igeo
0.657
-0.948.
bioavailability
period
high,
its
value
7.8%,
which
belonged
low-risk
grade.
ranged
from
0.2%
3.7%,
an
1.3%.
(3)
indicate
acceptable
risks
ice.
This
study
preliminarily
investigated
characteristics
their
potential
lakes
cold
arid
regions
It
not
only
clarified
period,
but
also
provided
beneficial
supplements
for
protection
basins.
lays
a
foundation
further
science
region
future.
Environmental Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 471 - 488
Published: April 16, 2024
Groundwater
serves
as
a
vital
water
source
for
significant
population
in
the
Gujarat
region
of
India.
However,
substantial
contamination
from
heavy
metals,
pose
serious
threat
to
human
health
through
various
pathways,
including
drinking
water.
The
rapid
industrial
and
agricultural
growth
recent
years
has
exacerbated
metal
pollution
state.
This
study
focuses
on
assessing
groundwater
using
Heavy
Metal
Pollution
Index
(HPI).
research
covers
entire
state,
considering
its
diverse
physical,
climatic,
topographical,
geographical
conditions.
HPI
scores
obtained
individual
studies
highlight
extent
caused
by
metals.
overall
findings
underscore
severe
problem
Gujarat's
associated
risks.
Various
other
indicators,
Evaluation
Index,
Degree
Contamination,
Water
are
discussed
tools
assess
levels.
These
indices
compare
concentrations
different
metals
with
established
limits
determine
level.
goal
is
provide
valuable
insights
investors
policymakers
formulating
strategies
manage
reduce
across
Additionally,
paper
explores
effective,
environmentally
friendly,
economically
viable
treatment
techniques
remove
aquatic
systems,
safeguarding
environment.
By
employing
indicators
remedial
actions,
this
aims
guide
efforts
mitigating
impact
Gujarat.
