Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
359, P. 142305 - 142305
Published: May 11, 2024
The
widespread
presence
of
arsenic
(As)
and
fluoride
(F-)
in
groundwater
poses
substantial
risks
to
human
health
on
a
global
scale.
These
elements
have
been
identified
as
the
most
prevalent
geogenic
contaminants
northern
Mexico.
Consequently,
this
study
aimed
evaluate
ecological
associated
with
content
As
F-
Meoqui-Delicias
aquifer,
which
is
one
Mexico's
emblematic
irrigation
districts.
Concentrations
were
measured
38
samples
using
ICP-MS
ion
chromatography,
respectively.
Overall,
these
showed
similar
trend
across
revealing
positive
correlation
between
them
pH.
concentration
ranged
from
5.3
μg/L
303
0.5
mg/L
8.8
mg/L,
Additionally,
levels
surpassed
established
national
standards
for
safe
drinking
water
92%
97%
samples,
Given
that
used
both
agricultural
purposes
activities,
also
assessed
posed
by
Monte
Carlo
simulation
Species
Sensitivity
Distribution.
findings
disclosed
significant
noncarcinogenic
risk
exposure
F-,
well
an
unacceptable
carcinogenic
through
consumption
adults
children.
Furthermore,
high
aquatic
species
was
medium
sampling
sites.
Therefore,
provide
valuable
information
Mexican
authorities
international
organizations
(e.g.,
WHO)
about
adverse
effects
any
without
treatment
region
represents
health.
Aquatic Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
86(4)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
Estuaries
are
nutrient-rich
environments
characterized
by
a
gradient
in
salinity
due
to
the
mixing
of
freshwater
and
seawater.
These
bodies
water
play
vital
functions
nature
provide
wide
variety
essential
ecosystem
services.
In
general,
many
natural
and/or
man-made
activities
have
strongly
stressed
Egyptian
Nile
estuarine
habitats,
as
has
shortage
that
was
expected
after
construction
Grand
Ethiopian
Renaissance
Dam.
recent
decades,
Delta
been
considered
be
one
most
important
productive
oil-producing
petroleum
regions
onshore
offshore
gas
discoveries
alongside
gasoline
base
oil
generation.
Up-to-date
systematic
reviews
habitats
(Rosetta
Damietta)
missing,
review
reported
here
undertaken
fill
this
gap.
review,
we
consider
physical,
chemical,
geological,
pollution,
biological
parameters
estuaries.
context,
our
aim
is
contribute
broader
understanding
habitat;
moreover,
potential
warning
signals
may
aid
environmental
protection.
We
found
previous
studies
had
focused
on
two
branches
or
marine
waters
adjacent
these
branches,
only
few
themselves.
studies,
significant
factor
distribution
different
measured
while,
contrast,
more
investigations
confirm
importance
effluent
sources
affecting
parameters.
highly
recommend
data
updated
future
aspects.
