Journal of Water and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(10), P. 1942 - 1955
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
availability
of
safe
water,
sanitation,
and
hygiene
(WASH)
facilities
in
schools
is
essential
for
a
healthy
learning
environment
achieving
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
4
6.
Despite
its
importance,
comprehensive
studies
on
drinking
water
quality,
are
scarce.
This
study
explicitly
assessed
the
WASH
services
gaps
43
educational
institutions,
located
Tongi,
Bangladesh,
through
field
laboratory
investigations.
Thirteen
physicochemical
bacteriological
parameters
were
analyzed,
quality
was
classified
using
an
Integrated
Water
Quality
Index
(IWQI).
Hygiene
sanitation
evaluated
observations
data
from
school
administrators
sources,
toilets,
handwashing
facilities,
solid
waste
management.
Results
showed
that
exceeded
national
average,
but
all
had
dangerously
high
Escherichia
coli
levels
(mean:
43.95
CFU/100
mL)
posing
health
risks.
Additionally,
89.72%
samples
elevated
manganese
levels,
35%
iron,
41.86%
increased
conductivity.
About
unsuitable
based
IWQI.
Schools
lacked
capacity
to
monitor
especially
water.
A
strategic
framework
recommended.
findings
can
lead
policymakers
prioritize
improvements
attaining
SDG
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 11, 2024
Abstract
The
aim
of
the
present
study
was
to
assess
drinking
water
quality
in
selected
urban
areas
Lahore
and
comprehend
public
health
status
by
addressing
basic
parameters.
Total
50
tap
samples
were
collected
from
groundwater
two
district
i.e.,
Gulshan-e-Ravi
(site
1)
Samanabad
2).
Water
analyzed
laboratory
elucidate
physico-chemical
parameters
including
pH,
turbidity,
temperature,
total
dissolved
solids
(TDS),
electrical
conductivity
(EC),
oxygen
(DO),
hardness,
magnesium
calcium
hardness.
These
used
examine
Quality
Index
(WQI)
Synthetic
Pollution
(SPI)
order
characterize
quality.
Results
th
compared
with
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
guidelines
determine
water.
A
GIS-based
approach
for
mapping
quality,
WQI,
SPI.
revealed
that
average
value
DO
both
sites
within
WHO
23.5
°C,
7.7,
6.9
mg/L,
respectively.
TDS
level
site
1
192.56
mg/L
(within
guidelines)
whereas,
2
it
found
612.84
(higher
than
guidelines),
Calcium
hardness
observed
range
25.04
65.732
but,
values
higher
guidelines.
major
reason
poor
is
old,
worn-out
supply
pipelines
improper
waste
disposal
areas.
WQI
as
59.66
77.30
2.
showed
classified
“poor”
“very
“
There
a
need
address
problem
also
raise
awareness
about
its
associated
impacts.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
281, P. 116616 - 116616
Published: June 24, 2024
The
urgent
need
to
address
the
severe
environmental
risk
posed
by
chromium-contaminated
industrial
wastewater
necessitates
development
of
eco-friendly
cleanup
methodologies.
Utilizing
Ficus
benghalensis
plant
extracts,
present
study
aims
develop
green
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
for
removal
Cr
metal
ions
from
wastewater.
leaves
benghalensis,
often
known
as
banyan
tree,
were
used
extract
a
solution
synthesizing
ZnO
NPs.
These
developed
with
goal
efficiently
eliminating
chromium
(Cr)
effluents.
Batch
studies
carried
out
assess
efficiency
these
synthesized
NPs
in
treating
leather
effluent,
aiming
optimal
removal.
This
involved
measuring
nanoparticles'
capacity
adsorb
samples
comparing
levels
before
and
after
treatment.
Removal
was
estimated
through
batches
such
optimization
pH,
contact
time,
initial
concentration
sorbent
dose
batches.
found
be
successful
lowering
meet
permissible
limit.
exhibited
their
highest
absorption
capacity,
reaching
94
%
(46
mg/g)
at
pH
4,
time
7
hours
optimum
0.6
g/L.
Hence,
excellent
adsorption
capabilities
nanoparticles,
together
environmentally
benign
manufacturing
technique,
provide
long-term
efficient
Its
novel
nature
has
potential
significantly
improve
safety
cleanliness
water
ecosystems,
protecting
both
i.e.
human
health
environment.
Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 110 - 110
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
El
Valle
Volcanic
Complex,
located
in
the
province
of
Cocle,
Panama,
presents
geological
characteristics
that
could
be
linked
to
public
health
problems.
This
study
focuses
on
municipalities
San
Juan
de
Dios,
Pajonal,
and
Caballero,
where
water
is
consumed
directly
from
springs
(groundwater
outcrops).
region
has
a
high
incidence
non-traditional
chronic
kidney
disease
(nt-CKD)
may
associated
with
natural
presence
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
water.
aimed
analyze
concentration
PTEs
groundwater
assess
carcinogenic
(CR)
non-carcinogenic
(HQ)
risk
human
direct
ingestion
Sediments,
rocks,
samples
were
collected.
Major
ions
(As,
Al,
Ba,
Co,
Cu,
Fe,
Mn,
Sr,
Sb,
Pb,
V,
Zn)
measured,
mineralogical
composition
rocks
was
analyzed.
results
showed
Fe
only
PTE
exceeded
recommended
for
drinking
water,
according
Panama
regulations,
Pb
USEPA.
In
Caballero
acceptable
threshold
CR
HQ
exceeded,
higher
percentage
than
Dios.
contribute
most
are
As.
suggests
region’s
historical
volcanic
activity,
involving
release
minerals
rich
these
PTEs,
along
interaction
between
contributing
phenomenon
what
led
prolonged
exposure
elements,
which
correlates
prevalence
area.
novel
study,
first
conducted
as
it
seeks
uncover
relationship
geology
site,
consumption,
implication
risks,
aim
generating
new
information
decision
makers
generation
policies
issues
such
nt-CKD
cancer
region.
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
97(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Maintaining
good
water
quality
is
essential
for
drinking
and
agriculture.
High
crucial
irrigation
to
boost
agricultural
productivity
ensure
sustainable
resource
management.
This
study
used
in‐depth
physical
chemical
analysis
of
samples
evaluate
the
Kakia‐Esamburmbur
watershed's
sustainability.
The
Irrigation
Water
Quality
Index
(IWQI),
developed
using
19
indicators
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA),
addressed
concerns
about
soil
salinity,
sodicity,
plant
toxicity.
revealed
SO
4
.Cl‐Na
predominant
pollutant.
Qualitative
parameter
showed
70%
were
adequate
EC,
90%
SAR
RSBC,
100%
PI
SSP.
However,
Na
(%),
RSC,
KI,
MH
lower.
PCA
identified
eight
key
indicators,
with
IWQI
values
ranging
from
14.48
433.76,
50%
sites
rated
‘excellent.’
correlation
matrix
indicated
significant
hydrogeochemical
impacts
geogenic
anthropogenic
pressures.
These
findings
inform
policies
promote
productivity.
Practitioner
Points
Primary
ions
ranked
as
+
>
K
Ca
2+
Mg
HCO
3
−
2−
Cl‐
CO
,
TDS,
SAR,
KI
indicators.
Combining
unique
rating
scale
(Qi)
weighting
formula
makes
innovative
original.
“excellent”
irrigation.
Significant
stress
need
informed
on
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 539 - 539
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
The
present
study
introduces
a
monitoring
initiative
focused
on
the
quality
of
groundwater
in
Piatra
locality,
situated
North-West
region
Romania.
This
paper
employs
an
evaluation
21
physico-chemical
parameters,
encompassing
factors
such
as
electrical
conductivity,
pH,
chemical
oxygen
demand,
turbidity,
total
hardness,
NH4+,
NO3−,
Cl−,
PO43−,
Li,
Na,
K,
Ca,
Mg,
Ba,
Sr,
Al,
Fe,
Mn,
Sn,
and
Ti.
Additionally,
it
examines
five
heavy
metals
(Cr,
Cu,
Ni,
Pb,
Zn)
arsenic
water
sourced
from
six
distinct
private
wells.
Each
well,
with
its
characteristics,
serves
unique
drinking
source.
assessment
encompassed
pollution
levels,
status,
risk
for
all
sources,
utilizing
pollution,
quality,
indices.
aim
this
was
to
establish
level
toxicity
water,
assess
impact
human
health,
disseminate
information
public
about
appropriate
utilization
individual
sources.
results
indicated
general
contamination
chloride,
ammonium,
manganese,
chromium,
iron.
Human
health
indices
revealed
that
consumption
studied
waters
presented
non-carcinogenic
risks
associated
Cr
adults
Cr,
As,
Cu
children
some
index
(WQI)
categorizes
samples
possessing
excellent
good
quality.
research
represents
one
initial
endeavors
source
connection
potential
posed
by
within
protected
area
Tisa
River
Basin.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 112057 - 112057
Published: April 23, 2024
The
rivers
are
severely
contaminated
by
human
activities
due
to
its
massive
outflow
and
industrial
effluents.
Three
economically
significant
fish
species
Sperata
seenghala,
Wallago
attu,
Cyprinus
carpio
from
the
river
water
were
selected
for
assessment
of
heavy
metals
(HMs).
edible
part
collected
sampling
sites
analyzed
determine
metal
concentrations
potential
health
risks
humans.
Atomic
Absorption
Spectroscopy
(AAS)
technique
was
used
measure
HMs
including
lead
(Pb),
chromium
(Cr),
copper
(Cu)
both
samples.
Order
in
found
as
Pb
>
Cd
Cr.
Levels
all
higher
than
European
Commission
(EC)
recommended
acceptable
levels.
pollution
index
(MPI)
indicates
that
W.
attu
S.
two
highly
consumed
species,
have
accumulated
concentrations.
has
highest
bioaccumulation
factor
(BAF)
permissible
For
adult
children,
Hazard
Index
(HI)
Targeted
Quotient
(THQ)
values
less
1,
which
indicated
there
would
be
no
non-carcinogenic
consequences.
Carcinogenic
risk
(CR)
exposure
Pb,
Cd,
Cr
consumers
permitted
limit
(10−6-10−4),
while
children
more
vulnerable
adults
terms
CR
values.
study
findings
identified
several
sources
contaminants
area,
agricultural
waste,
lubricant
usage,
electroplating
material
production
dumping
near
into
water.
Based
on
results
analysis,
exceeded
thresholds
carcinogenic
risks,
indicating
area
generally
unsafe
consume.
Therefore,
immediate
action
must
taken
reduce
or
prevent
discharge
river.
Additionally,
regular
monitoring
river's
quality
should
conducted
control
contamination
