Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Groundwater within an Agricultural Ecosystem Using GIS and Multivariate Statistical Analysis (MSA): A Case Study of the Mnasra Region, Gharb Plain, Morocco
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2417 - 2417
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Assessing
groundwater
quality
is
essential
for
ensuring
the
sustainability
of
agriculture
and
ecosystems.
This
study
evaluates
contamination
by
heavy
metals
(HMs)
using
GIS
approaches,
multivariate
statistical
analysis
(MSA),
pollution
indices
(heavy
metal
index
(HPI),
(MI),
degree
(Cd),
ecological
risk
(ERI),
(PI)),
human
health
assessment
(HHRA).
The
results
revealed
significant
variations
in
concentrations
across
area,
with
highest
found
southern
southeastern
parts,
characterized
intense
agricultural
activities
uncontrolled
landfills.
Statistical
analyses
indicated
both
natural
anthropogenic
sources
contamination.
Pollution
showed
medium
to
high
water
levels,
HPI
values
ranging
from
20.23
128.60,
MI
3.34
12.17,
Cd
2.90
11.73,
indicating
varying
degrees
ERI
suggested
a
low
all
samples.
However,
assessments
highlighted
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risks,
particularly
children,
TCR
some
like
Ni
Cr
exceeding
safe
limits,
potential
hazards.
findings
provide
valuable
framework
policymakers
develop
targeted
strategies
mitigating
sustainable
management.
Language: Английский
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in groundwater of Rural Areas of Kurdistan Province Iran: A Comprehensive Study
Payam Younesi Baneh,
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Borhan Ahmadi,
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Hamzeh Salehzadeh
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Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(21), P. e39833 - e39833
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Language: Английский
Spatial Dynamics and Ecotoxicological Health Hazards of Toxic Metals in Surface Water Impacted by Agricultural Runoff: Insights from Gis-Based Risk Assessment in the Sebou Basin, Morocco
Hatim Sanad,
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Rachid Moussadek,
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Latifa Mouhir
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Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Biofilm biofertilizer modulates heavy metals in soil–plant systems to produce high-quality rice
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
High
concentrations
of
toxic
heavy
metals
(THM)
and
low
micronutrients
in
rice
grains
adversely
affect
human
health.
In
this
research,
we
investigated
the
potential
using
biofilm
biofertilizer
(BFBF)
managing
THM
by
conducting
field
experiments
that
compared
BFBF
practice
with
chemical
fertilizer
(CF)
alone
Sri
Lanka.
Bioaccumulation
translocation
factors
were
evaluated
to
assess
micronutrient
distribution
soil–plant
systems.
The
health
risk
was
also
estimated.
showed
a
significant
reduction
estimated
daily
intakes
range
ca.
0.08–0.99
µg
kg−1
day−1
for
such
as
As,
Co,
Cd,
Cr
0.16–1.40
when
CF
alone.
Thus,
there
significantly
values
hazard
quotient
(HQ)
index
(HI)
over
indicating
lower
risk.
practice,
As
from
panicle
seed
increased,
seeds
is
reported
exceed
safe
level
some
cases
On
contrary,
reduced
increased
within
observed
application.
Interestingly,
HI
had
been
kept
below
threshold
value
1.0
reducing
HQ
each
THM,
only
practice.
These
results
highlight
role
microbial
diversity
abundance
induced
BFBF,
mitigating
risks
enhancing
sustainability
system.
Language: Английский
Carbon nanomaterials for co-removal of antibiotics and heavy metals from water systems: an overview
Haijun Jiao,
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Mengke Cui,
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Shijie Yuan
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Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
489, P. 137566 - 137566
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Language: Английский
The pivotal role of mass spectrometry in transition metal‐based photocatalyst research for solar‐driven energy conversion and water purification advancements
Hoon Yoo,
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Hyojin Hwang,
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Hyojin Kang
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Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advances
have
established
solar
energy
as
a
major
source
of
nearly
inexhaustible
renewable
and
viable
method
for
water
purification.
This
review
focuses
on
the
utilization
transition
metal‐based
materials
to
create
efficient
photocatalysts
harnessing
energy.
Additionally,
it
highlights
crucial
role
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
in
enhancing
efficiency
purification
processes.
The
various
discussed
this
demonstrate
significant
efficacy
solar‐driven
evaporation
degradation
organic
pollutants
wastewater.
Solar
is
also
harnessed
production
ammonia
through
N
2
reduction
converting
CO
into
valuable
carbon
fuels.
Integrating
MS
analysis
these
processes
allows
precise
quantification
residual
contaminants
aqueous
samples,
thereby
ensuring
environmental
safety.
Moreover,
can
improve
overall
process
by
evaluating
products
by‐products
comparing
conversion
rates.
These
underscore
critical
importance
promoting
sustainable
solutions
development
photocatalysts.
Language: Английский
Study of the Trace Element Composition of Drinking Water in Almaty City and Human Health Risk Assessment
M. Krasnopyorova,
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I. Gorlachev,
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Pavel Kharkin
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et al.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 560 - 560
Published: April 3, 2025
This
research
investigates
the
elemental
composition
of
78
drinking
water
samples
collected
during
summer,
autumn,
and
winter
2023
in
different
districts
Almaty
city.
Seasonal
average
concentrations
standard
deviations
were
calculated
for
a
range
chemical
elements,
including
arsenic
(As),
beryllium
(Be),
cobalt
(Co),
cadmium
(Cd),
copper
(Cu),
lithium
(Li),
molybdenum
(Mo),
nickel
(Ni),
lead
(Pb),
selenium
(Se),
uranium
(U),
mercury
(Hg),
aluminum
(Al),
barium
(Ba),
chromium
(Cr),
iron
(Fe),
manganese
(Mn),
strontium
(Sr),
vanadium
(V),
zinc
(Zn),
calcium
(Ca),
potassium
(K),
magnesium
(Mg),
sodium
(Na),
across
three
distinct
datasets.
The
sites
sampling
represent
various
categories
sources.
quality
was
assessed
by
comparing
obtained
data
with
current
national,
international,
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
standards.
Drinking
contaminant
indices
heavy
metal
groups
compliance
hygienic
criteria
adopted
Republic
Kazakhstan
determined.
With
exception
two
points,
levels
non-carcinogenic
risk
remained
below
acceptable
threshold.
predominant
pathway
exposure
both
adults
children
identified
as
oral
ingestion
hazardous
elements.
Carcinogenic
risks
linked
to
Ni,
Pb,
Cr
presence
identified,
values
at
majority
categorically
classified
within
“high
risk”
designation.
No
substantial
differences
carcinogenic
detected
between
children.
These
results
underscore
necessity
enhanced
purification
methodologies
ongoing
surveillance
protect
public
health.
Language: Английский
Safety of Tap Water in Terms of Changes in Physical, Chemical, and Biological Stability
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1221 - 1221
Published: April 25, 2024
Monitoring
the
quality
of
tap
water
in
distribution
system
and
ability
to
estimate
risk
losing
its
sanitary
safety
is
an
important
aspect
managing
collective
supply
system.
During
monitoring,
physical,
chemical,
biological
stability
was
assessed,
which
main
determinant
ensuring
appropriate
for
consumers.
The
physicochemical
microbiological
analyzed
two
systems
(DSs),
including
analysis
heavy
metals
(Zn,
Fe,
Mn,
Cr,
Ni,
Cu,
Cd,
Pb).
tests
carried
out
showed
that
both
systems,
supplied
consumers
met
guidelines
intended
human
consumption.
It
can
be
considered
uncontrolled
changes
DSs
with
average
production
<10,000
m3/d
length
pipelines
<
150
km
very
low.
introduced
into
differed
place
intake
purification
technology,
influenced
final
quality.
In
DS(II),
higher
values
were
recorded
hardness,
conductivity,
calcium,
alkalinity,
nitrates,
DOC.
found
content
during
transport
consumer
increased
case
DS(I)
Zn,
Pb,
DS(II)
Pb.
observed
differences
resulted
from
different
as
well
materials
used
build
internal
installations
their
age
technical
condition.
characterized
by
physical
chemical
stability.
However,
did
not
meet
biostability
due
biogenic
substances.
Language: Английский
Comprehensive assessment of water pollution and health risks in the Angereb Reservoirs, Gondar, Ethiopia
Zemenay Zewdu,
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Agegnehu Tarko,
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Yezbie Kassa
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et al.
Scientific African,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. e02338 - e02338
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Language: Английский
A Bargaining with Negotiation Cost for Water Use and Pollution Conflict Management
Zhipeng Fan,
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Xiang Fu,
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Zhao Xiaodan
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Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 119 - 119
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
intensifying
overexploitation
of
water
resources
and
the
increasing
pollution
discharge
have
exacerbated
conflicts
in
resource
utilization,
making
it
urgent
to
effectively
reconcile
contradiction
between
utilization
environmental
protection.
This
study
developed
a
Cost-Inclusive
Multi-Objective
Bargaining
Methodology
(CIMB),
coupled
with
Compromise
Programming
(CP)
method,
address
use
discharge,
considering
economic
benefits
sustainable
development
resources.
A
deterministic
multi-objective
bargaining
approach
was
employed,
two
players
representing
maximization
minimization
total
discharge.
takes
middle
lower
reaches
Han
River
region
as
an
example
optimize
allocation
ten
cities
this
area.
Using
CIMB-CP
model,
for
different
were
obtained,
impact
various
factors
on
game
outcomes
analyzed.
model
results
indicate
that
negotiation
cost
significant
Nash
equilibrium
solution.
Compared
Cost-Exclusive
(CEMB)
solution
shows
approximately
0.1%
decrease
0.3%
risk
attitudes
participants
outcomes,
decision-makers
need
formulate
corresponding
strategies
based
their
own
preferences.
Language: Английский