Hazard Identification and Potential Risk Analysis of Toxic Metals in Redbelly Tilapia (Coptodon zillii) Consumed and Surface Water from the Niger Delta Estuary DOI Open Access
Davies Ibienebo Chris, Evelyn Godwin Amaewhule, D. K. Nkeeh

et al.

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 16 - 29

Published: March 18, 2024

Anthropogenic activities have caused toxic metals to escalate, polluting rivers, and accumulating in water, sediments, fish. This harms aquatic ecosystems has enduring impacts on humans life. The study aimed assess the accumulation of heavy (Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cd, Zn) Redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii) water obtained from three sampling stations along Atuka Creek which is a crude oil-contaminated site southern creek Nigeria. investigation further intends evaluate potential health risks linked consumption C. zillii analyze pollution productivity levels corresponding ecosystem. results show significant variations metal concentrations across stations, with Station 1 exhibiting highest contamination attributed its proximity sources. fish revealed elevated contamination, surpassing recommended limits for Pb, Zn. Calculations chronic daily intake (CDI) values indicate both adults children, particularly Stations 2. hazard quotient (HQ) index (HI) surpassed safe these suggesting non-carcinogenic swimming. Moreover, lifetime cancer risk (ILCR TLCR) assessments an augmented cancer, especially These findings emphasize need stern control measures, regulations, remediation strategies mitigate ensure quality, safeguard public Nigerian communities.

Language: Английский

Hazard Identification and Potential Risk Analysis of Toxic Metals in Redbelly Tilapia (Coptodon zillii) Consumed and Surface Water from the Niger Delta Estuary DOI Open Access
Davies Ibienebo Chris, Evelyn Godwin Amaewhule, D. K. Nkeeh

et al.

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 16 - 29

Published: March 18, 2024

Anthropogenic activities have caused toxic metals to escalate, polluting rivers, and accumulating in water, sediments, fish. This harms aquatic ecosystems has enduring impacts on humans life. The study aimed assess the accumulation of heavy (Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cd, Zn) Redbelly tilapia (Coptodon zillii) water obtained from three sampling stations along Atuka Creek which is a crude oil-contaminated site southern creek Nigeria. investigation further intends evaluate potential health risks linked consumption C. zillii analyze pollution productivity levels corresponding ecosystem. results show significant variations metal concentrations across stations, with Station 1 exhibiting highest contamination attributed its proximity sources. fish revealed elevated contamination, surpassing recommended limits for Pb, Zn. Calculations chronic daily intake (CDI) values indicate both adults children, particularly Stations 2. hazard quotient (HQ) index (HI) surpassed safe these suggesting non-carcinogenic swimming. Moreover, lifetime cancer risk (ILCR TLCR) assessments an augmented cancer, especially These findings emphasize need stern control measures, regulations, remediation strategies mitigate ensure quality, safeguard public Nigerian communities.

Language: Английский

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