HydroResearch,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 216 - 227
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
One
of
the
physical
parameters
used
as
an
indicator
groundwater
quality
is
turbidity.
The
high
level
turbidity
in
community
a
problem
Bandung
Regency.
concentration
highest
order,
namely
Majalaya
>
Rancaekek
Ciparay
Baleendah
Soreang
Pacet
Pangalengan.
percentage
samples
exceeding
maximum
permissible
limit
was
found
(88%),
followed
by
Ciparay,
Majalaya,
Soreang,
Baleendah,
Pangalengan,
and
(87.50%,
81.48%,
73.91%,
62.5%,
55.56%,
50%,
respectively).
24.05%
that
exceeded
were
for
hygiene,
sanitation
drinking
purposes.
Turbidity
differed
significantly
based
on
differences
topography
soil
type
(p
<
0.05),
but
not
with
well
0.05).
In
dug
wells,
has
significant
negative
correlation
depth
positive
several
types
heavy
metals,
such
Fe,
Mn,
Cr
Thus,
management
strategy
needed
to
minimize
use
concentrations
turbidity,
outreach
regarding
inexpensive
technology
can
be
and/or
considering
existence
piped
network
service
clean
water
(especially
at
sample
allowable
water).
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100313 - 100313
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Excessive
heavy
metal
concentrations
in
water
can
pose
a
threat
to
human
health.
The
research
analyzed
160
groundwater
samples
used
for
hygiene
and
sanitation,
of
which
62
were
consumption,
98
other
types
drinking
analyzed.
findings
indicate
that
6%
sanitation
13%
(7.8%
groundwater,
5.2%
refill
water)
deemed
unfit
use
due
elevated
certain
metals
surpassing
the
maximum
limits.
As,
Cd,
Co,
Hg,
Mn,
Pb
detected
several
unsuitable
consumption.
Several
suspected
originate
from
natural
sources
are
Fe,
Zn,
while
Pb,
Co
have
anthropogenic
sources.
Only
arsenic
exposure
through
ingestion
pathway
posed
non-carcinogenic
health
risk
local
population.
Children
found
be
more
susceptible
than
adult
males
females.
estimated
average
levels
based
on
>
well
rainwater
spring
water.
Therefore,
it
is
essential
monitor
raw
at
depots
study
area
implement
policies
related
quality
sources,
technology
maintenance
processes,
processed
depots.
Additionally,
community
should
educated
about
household-scale
treatment
minimize
risks
consider
using
untreated
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 1052 - 1052
Published: April 5, 2024
Semi-arid
coastal
aquifers
face
critical
challenges
characterized
by
lower
rainfall,
higher
evaporation
rates,
and
looming
risk
of
over-exploitation.
These
conditions,
coupled
with
climate
change,
are
conducive
to
seawater
intrusion
promote
mechanisms
associated
it.
The
understanding
metal
behavior
in
such
environments
is
limited,
hence,
an
attempt
made
through
this
review
bridge
the
knowledge
gap.
A
study
on
trace
metals
within
a
specific
context
semi-arid
was
carried
out,
11
from
6
different
countries
were
included.
observed
that
exhibit
distinctive
behaviors
influenced
their
surrounding
environment.
prevalence
continuous
played
pivotal
role
shaping
dynamics
curtailing
groundwater
flux.
findings
suggest
formation
stable
Cl
organic
ligands
under
increased
alkaline
conditions
(pH
>
8)
has
control
over
Zn,
Pb,
Cd
toxicity
highly
ionic
reactive
condition.
In
addition,
dominant
Fe/Mn-hydroxide
association
Pb
high
affinity
Zn
controlling
its
bioavailability
as
WFB,
Saudi
Arabia
NW-C
India.
On
contrary,
prevailing
acidic
<
6),
carbonate
SO4-ligands
become
more
dominant,
bioavailability/desorption
Cu
irrespective
origin.
Ni
found
be
controlled
increasing
salinity.
An
increase
salinity
considered
shows
Ni,
except
UmC,
South
Africa,
where
act
sink
for
metal,
even
at
low
pH
5.5).
This
indicates
factors
mineral
saturation,
complexes,
variations
8),
chloride
complexes
govern
distribution
further
enhanced
prolonged
water
residence
time.
Nonetheless,
reducing
environment,
could
potentially
elevate
solubility
toxic
Cr
(VI)
released
anthropogenic
sources.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(13), P. e33296 - e33296
Published: June 20, 2024
-
In
Ghana,
mining
of
minerals
at
small-scale
and
large-scale
is
widespread
across
many
districts,
leading
to
significant
heavy
metal
pollution
in
the
environment.
this
study,
concentrations
iron
(Fe),
manganese
(Mn),
arsenic
(As),
mercury
(Hg)
different
drinking
water
samples
collected
from
households,
institutions,
points
surface
two
districts
namely
Wassa
East
Asutifi
North
were
analyzed.
The
types
included
boreholes,
wells,
piped
into
yards,
public
standpipes,
rainwater,
sachet
water,
water.
results
indicated
that
levels
Fe
Mn
higher
than
As
Hg
all
samples.
households
institutions
district
compared
district.
However,
similar
both
districts.
with
median
values
1243
μg/L
860
for
respectively.
contrast,
9.5
90
All
metals
(Mn,
As,
Hg)
studied
except
within
recommended
WHO
level.
Heavy
Metal
Pollution
Index
(HPI)
below
critical
limit
100.
Water
Quality
(WQI)
indicates
standpipes
classified
as
excellent
or
good,
making
them
suitable
drinking.
wells
very
poor
unfit
drinking,
Geosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 24 - 24
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Water
scarcity
in
coastal
tourist
areas
constitutes
a
critical
environmental
and
socioeconomic
sustainability
issue.
Hence,
it
is
crucial
to
implement
an
integrated
water
resource
management
protection
plan.
In
this
research,
the
DPSIR
framework
coupled
with
hydrochemical
data
on
groundwater
resources
fractured
aquifer
of
Sithonia
Peninsula
Chalkidiki,
North
Greece.
Geographical
demographic
data,
together
morphology,
geology,
hydrology,
quality
were
collected
evaluated
categorize
hydrosystem’s
driving
forces,
pressures,
states,
impacts,
responses.
The
main
pressures
that
affect
study
area
are
tourism,
geological
formation,
land
use.
Based
analysis
framework,
absence
landfill
site,
inadequate
operation
sewage
treatment
plants
biological
wastewater
systems,
activity
contribute
significantly
degradation
quality.
Additionally,
rock
develops
preferential
flow
paths
pollutants
through
preexisting
faults,
which
influence
indicates
seawater
intrusion
area.
combination
index
based
ion
ratios
samples
identifies
high-risk
intrusion.
Thus,
essential
reinforce
by
implementing
managed
recharge,
limiting
unnecessary
use
during
season,
storing
surface
wet
period.
Environmental Forensics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
The
groundwater
quality
in
Wogera
district
was
assessed
based
on
physicochemical
parameters
and
levels
of
nutrients
metals.
water
index
(WQI)
values
ranged
from
87.65
to
110.53,
about
62.5%
the
samples
were
good,
while
37.5%
poor
for
drinking.
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
results
showed
six
components
cumulatively
account
96.54%
total
variance
constituents
drinking
groundwater.
Hazard
quotient
(HQ),
hazard
(HI),
cancer
risk
used
estimate
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risks
(CRs)
heavy
metals,
nitrate,
nitrite
exposure
children
adults.
Health
assessment
indicated
that
are
more
susceptible
non-CR
than
adults,
Cr
Cd
posed
a
high
carcinogenicity
Thus,
infer
responsible
body
should
take
immediate
action
raise
groundwater's
quality.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 702 - 702
Published: March 26, 2025
The
Herrera
township
(86.0
km2),
located
in
La
Chorrera,
is
Panama’s
leading
pineapple
production
area.
Ensuring
sustainable
agricultural
management
this
region
crucial
for
long-term
productivity,
resource
conservation,
and
environmental
protection.
This
study
evaluates
soil
irrigation
water
quality
to
provide
insights
into
improved
practices.
Soil
samples
were
analyzed
pH,
EC,
OM,
SM,
CEC,
texture,
content
of
Al,
Ca,
Cu,
Fe,
K,
Mg,
Mn,
N,
P,
Si,
Sr,
Zn.
Water
samples,
including
surface
groundwater,
assessed
Na,
HCO3,
SO4,
PO4,
NO3-N,
salinity.
was
evaluated
using
the
Igeo,
geospatial
techniques
applied
map
parameter
distribution.
analysis
confirmed
its
suitability
irrigation,
though
groundwater
central
area
requires
caution
due
elevated
Na
levels
a
moderate
risk
salinization.
maps
indicate
adequate
essential
nutrients
but
highlight
need
N
amendments.
first
comprehensive
assessment
an
Panama,
providing
critical
data
decision-making
adoption
practices
that
enhance
mitigate
climate
change
impacts.
