Human Health Risk from Groundwater Consumption: A Case Study in the Apaaso-Tafo Community in the Bono East Region of Ghana
Emmanuel Okyere,
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Ethel Bentil,
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Nana Adwoa Kusi-Addai
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Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e42460 - e42460
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Water
is
a
nutrient
for
life
and
resource
human
development,
therefore
towns
cities
often
build
treatment
systems
to
provide
wholesome
water
consumption,
bathing,
washing,
etc.
For
rural
communities
where
centralised
plants
are
lacking,
groundwater
(GW)
the
of
choice
due
its
relatively
low
pathogenic
loading
turbidity.
However,
GW
highly
susceptible
contamination
from
anthropogenic
activities.
In
Bono
East
region
Ghana,
94
%
solid
waste
89
wastewater
disposed
on
roadside
without
treatment,
posing
risk
resources.
Despite
potential
in
region,
few
researchers
have
assessed
quality,
none
has
evaluated
infectious
consumption.
this
case
study,
quality
Apaaso-Tafo
community
was
health
risks
posed
consumers
were
evaluated.
Twenty
samples
collected
ten
boreholes.
The
concentrations
metals
(Ca2+,
Mg2+
Fe)
determined
using
atomic
absorption
spectroscopy,
bacteria
(total
faecal
coliform)
Multiple
Tube
Fermentation
Membrane
Filter
Techniques,
physicochemical
qualities
electrometric,
titrimetric,
argentometric
spectrophotometric
methods.
indices
(WQI)
infection
probability
drinking
computed.
WQI
showed
that
most
(80
%)
within
acceptable
limits.
Except
pH,
temperature,
turbidity
total
coliform
bacteria,
all
parameters
met
WHO
standards.
40
boreholes
contained
50
500
cfu/100
mL
daily
between
1
7.63
%.
It
recommended
standpipes
be
fitted
with
membrane
or
nano
filters
capable
removing
viruses
reduce
risk.
authorities
should
also
monitor
regularly
respond
changes
appropriate
intervention
such
as
issuing
'boil-before-drinking'
notices
encouraging
parents
bottled
sachet
their
young
children.
Future
research
an
increased
number
communities,
sample
size
sampling
frequency
conducted
enhance
generalisability
these
findings.
Language: Английский
Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety
Discover Geoscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
Borehole
water
plays
a
critical
role
in
providing
drinking
Effurun,
Delta
State,
Nigeria.
However,
concerns
about
potential
contamination
from
both
natural
and
anthropogenic
sources
necessitate
regular
groundwater
quality
assessments.
This
study
evaluates
the
hydrochemical
properties
of
borehole
to
ensure
public
health
safety
understand
groundwater's
suitability
for
consumption.
The
aim
this
is
assess
Effurun
by
analyzing
major
ions,
trace
metals,
other
parameters,
compare
findings
with
WHO
NSDWQ
standards.
Ten
samples
were
collected
various
locations
across
Effurun.
Hydrochemical
analyses
conducted
measure
cations
(calcium,
magnesium,
sodium,
potassium),
anions
(chloride,
bicarbonate,
sulfate,
nitrate),
metals
(lead,
copper,
zinc,
manganese).
Statistical
analysis
spatial
mapping
employed
evaluate
distribution
ion
concentrations
identify
areas
concern.
Calcium
levels
boreholes
ranged
29.95
mg/L
64.50
mg/L,
while
magnesium
more
consistent,
ranging
between
9.50
14.20
mg/L.
Sodium
potassium
showed
moderate
correlations
calcium.
Chloride
varied
widely,
indicating
seawater
intrusion
or
industrial
discharge.
Elevated
sulfate
nitrate
pointed
agricultural
runoff.
Trace
particularly
lead,
exceeded
limits,
lead
0.092
0.127
posing
significant
risks.
Spatial
revealed
varying
higher
calcium
near
bodies,
suggesting
local
geology's
influence.
central
area
exhibited
concentrations,
southeastern
region
had
highest
levels,
possibly
due
geological
formations
rich
human
activities.
highlights
diverse
characteristics
Effurun's
water,
some
showing
beyond
acceptable
limits.
Regular
monitoring
essential
safe
address
stress
need
improved
resource
management
control.
provides
comprehensive
identifying
specific
at
risk
offering
data-driven
recommendations
sustainable
management.
Language: Английский
Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in the Prefecture of Bassar, Togo
American Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
factors
and
geochemical
processes
controlling
groundwater
quality
in
prefecture
of
Bassar.
It
is
a
major
yam
tubers
pre-colonial
West
African
iron
production
center
Togo
but
with
limited
investigations
on
chemistry.
Conventional
hydrochemical
techniques
mass
balance
calculations,
intervariables
correlation,
factor
analysis
principal
component
methods
were
applied
chemical
database
ions
heavy
metals
concentrations
twenty
borehole
water
samples.
These
samples
collected
during
dry
season
analyzed
following
AFNOR
standard
for
examination
water.
The
results
showed
fresh
circumneutral
types
pH
values
between
6.7
7.5
an
average
7.1
EC
280
1148
µS/cm
691
µS/cm.
All
parameters
comply
WHO
drinking
guideline
value
except
Arsenic
content
5
%
samples,
suggesting
potential
health
risks
residents
relying
raw
purposes.
Anions
cations'
contributions
mineralization
are
order
HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>>
Cl<sup>-</sup>
>
SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup>
NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>
Ca<sup>2+
</sup>>
Mg<sup>2+</sup>
Na<sup>+</sup>
K<sup>+</sup>,
respectively.
main
facies
mixed
cations-HCO<sub>3</sub>
types,
followed
by
accessory
Ca-HCO<sub>3</sub>,
Mg-HCO<sub>3</sub>,
Ca-Mg-Cl,
Mg-Na-HCO<sub>3</sub>,
under
control
water-rock
interaction
mechanisms
human
activities
influence
from
agriculture
practices.
silicate
minerals
hydrolysis,
carbonate,
soil
salts
dissolution,
sorption,
cations
exchange
thermodynamic
equilibrium
kaolinite,
muscovite,
K-feldspar,
smectites
such
as
Mg-montmorillonite
solid
phases.
Fe/Mn-(hydr)oxide
phases
aquifer
matrix
exert
significant
mobility
As
Sb
originating
geogenic
sources
area.
provides
insight
into
quality,
baseline
tool
security
concerning
trace
constituents
Bassar
prefecture.
Language: Английский
Geochemical evolution and mechanisms controlling groundwater chemistry in the transboundary Komadugu–Yobe Basin, Lake Chad region: An integrated approach of chemometric analysis and geochemical modeling
Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 102098 - 102098
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Language: Английский
Groundwater fluoride contamination, sources, hotspots, health hazards, and sustainable containment measures: A systematic review of the Ghanaian context
Groundwater for Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 101352 - 101352
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Language: Английский
Hydrogeochemical characterization and spatial analysis of groundwater quality in the Bono East Region, Ghana
Samuel Kwadwo Debrah,
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T. Issahaku,
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Franklin Obiri-Nyarko
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et al.
International Journal of Energy and Water Resources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Language: Английский
Assessment of borehole water quality in Nwadzekudzeku village, Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: Implication for potential human health risks
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100206 - 100206
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский