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Xiang Z, Wu S, Zhu L, Yang K, Lin D. Pollution characteristics and source apportionment of heavy metal(loid)s in soil and groundwater of a retired industrial park. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 143:23-34. [PMID: 38644020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Heavy metal(loid)s (HMs) pollution has become a common and complex problem in industrial parks due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Here, soil and groundwater were sampled from a retired industrial park to investigate the pollution characteristics of HMs. Results show that Ni, Pb, Cr, Zn, Cd, and Cu were the typical HMs in the soil. Source analysis with the positive matrix factorization model indicates that HMs in the topsoil stemmed from industrial activities, traffic emission, and natural source, and the groundwater HMs originated from industrial activities, groundwater-soil interaction, groundwater-rock interaction, and atmosphere deposition. The sequential extraction of soil HMs reveals that As and Hg were mainly distributed in the residue fraction, while Ni, Pb, Cr, Zn, Cd, and Cu mainly existed in the mobile fraction. Most HMs either in the total concentration or in the bioavailable fraction preferred to retain in soil as indicated by their high soil-water partitioning coefficients (Kd), and the Kd values were correlated with soil pH, groundwater redox potential, and dissolved oxygen. The relative stable soil-groundwater circumstance and the low active fraction contents limited the vertical migration of soil HMs and their release to groundwater. These findings increase our knowledge about HMs pollution characteristics of traditional industrial parks and provide a protocol for HMs pollution scrutinizing in large zones.
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- Zijing Xiang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, China.
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Cooke AK, Willkommen S, Broda S. Analysing agricultural plant protection product concentrations in groundwater in Germany: Nationwide database with site and compound insights. Environ Res 2024; 248:118231. [PMID: 38301764 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Pesticides from agricultural practices are among the most pressing reasons why groundwater sources do not reach the good chemical status standards as required by the European Water Framework directive. Complementary to previous federal pesticide reports, we analysed groundwater-monitoring data from 13 German Länder assembled in a database consisting of 26.192 groundwater measuring sites sampled between 1973 and 2021 of in total 521 parent compounds and metabolites. This study focuses on agricultural plant protection products. The monitored substance spectrum and site density developed over time and differs between Länder. More than 95 % of all samples lie below the respective (multiple) limits of quantification (LOQ). We thus report the frequency of exceedance above concentration thresholds, which allows to compare measurements temporally and spatially. Pesticide detections were found in all aquifer types, land uses and well screen depths. Most detections of higher concentrations were found in agricultural areas, at shallow screen depth in porous aquifers. Karst aquifers showed also a higher percentage of samples in higher concentration classes. Metabolites with high mobility and persistence were found in higher concentration ranges. Herbicides and metabolites thereof dominate the top 20 of pesticides that most frequently exceed 0.1 μg L-1. The ranking for 2010-2019 includes both authorised and banned compounds and their occurrence is discussed in the context of their mobility, persistence and underlying monitoring density. Yearly exceedance frequencies above 0.05, 0.1 μg L-1 and higher thresholds of metazachlor and its esa-metabolite, and national sales data of the parent compound did not show a temporal correlation in subsequent years. This study stresses the need for the harmonisation of heterogeneous pesticide data. Further, a characterisation of the groundwater data used to analyse pesticide occurrence in selected concentration ranges for relevant site factors and compound properties and provides a pesticide ranking based on exceedance frequencies is provided.
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- Anne-Karin Cooke
- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Wilhelmstraße 25-30, 13593, Berlin, Germany.
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- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Wilhelmstraße 25-30, 13593, Berlin, Germany
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- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Wilhelmstraße 25-30, 13593, Berlin, Germany
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Uddin MR, Khandaker MU, Ahmed S, Abedin MJ, Hossain SMM, Al Mansur MA, Akter S, Akbor MA, Jamal AHMSIM, Rahman MM, Kazi M, Siddique MAB, Idris AM. Assessment of coastal river water quality in Bangladesh: Implications for drinking and irrigation purposes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300878. [PMID: 38635835 PMCID: PMC11025935 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Saltwater intrusion in the coastal areas of Bangladesh is a prevalent phenomenon. However, it is not conducive to activities such as irrigation, navigation, fish spawning and shelter, and industrial usage. The present study analyzed 45 water samples collected from 15 locations in coastal areas during three seasons: monsoon, pre-monsoon, and post-monsoon. The aim was to comprehend the seasonal variation in physicochemical parameters, including water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, and concentrations of Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Fe2+, HCO3-, PO43-, SO42-, and Cl-. Additionally, parameters essential for agriculture, such as soluble sodium percentage (SSP), sodium absorption ratio (SAR), magnesium absorption ratio (MAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelly's ratio (KR), and permeability index (PI), were examined. Their respective values were found to be 63%, 16.83 mg/L, 34.92 mg/L, 145.44 mg/L, 1.28 mg/L, and 89.29%. The integrated water quality index was determined using entropy theory and principal component analysis (PCA). The resulting entropy water quality index (EWQI) and SAR of 49.56% and 63%, respectively, indicated that the samples are suitable for drinking but unsuitable for irrigation. These findings can assist policymakers in implementing the Bangladesh Deltaplan-2100, focusing on sustainable land management, fish cultivation, agricultural production, environmental preservation, water resource management, and environmental protection in the deltaic areas of Bangladesh. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of seasonal variations in the hydrochemistry and water quality of coastal rivers, aiding in the comprehension of salinity intrusion origins, mechanisms, and causes.
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- Md. Ripaj Uddin
- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Institute of Mining, Mineralogy and Metallurgy (IMMM), BCSIR, Joypurhat, Bangladesh
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- Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies Group, CCDCU, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Graduate Studies, Daffodil International University, Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, King Khalid University, College of Science, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Li H, Wu J, Qi Y, Su C, Jiang D, Zhou P. Identification of groundwater pollution sources and health risk assessment in the Fengshui mining area of Central Shandong, China. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:24412-24424. [PMID: 38441738 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32713-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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The crux of groundwater protection lies in a profound understanding of the sources of pollutants and their impacts on human health. This study selected 47 groundwater samples from the Fengshui mining area in central Shandong Province, China, employing advanced hydrogeochemical techniques, positive matrix factorization (PMF), and Monte Carlo analysis methods, aimed at unveiling the characteristics, origins, and health risks of water pollutants. The results indicated that the majority of samples exhibited a slightly alkaline nature. Notably, the concentrations of fluoride (F-) and nitrate (NO3-) exceeded China's safety standards in 40.43% and 23.40% of the samples, respectively. Moreover, a water quality index (WQI) below 50 was observed in approximately 68.09% of the sites, suggesting that the water quality in these areas generally met acceptable levels. However, regions with higher WQI values were predominantly located in the northern and southern parts of the mining area. PMF analysis revealed that regional geological and industrial activities were the primary factors affecting water quality, followed by mining discharges, fundamental geological and agricultural processes, and leachate enrichment activities. The health risk assessment highlighted the heightened sensitivity of the youth demographic to fluoride, with a more pronounced non-carcinogenic risk compared to nitrate, affecting about 31.89% of the youth population. Hence, it is imperative for local authorities and relevant departments to take prompt actions to remediate groundwater contamination to minimize public health risks.
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- Hongyu Li
- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China.
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- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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- College of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221000, China
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Rodríguez-Alcántara JS, Contreras-Llin A, Cruz-Pérez N, García-Gil A, Baquedano C, Marazuela MÁ, Diaz-Cruz MS, León JM, Santamarta JC. Presence of microplastics in the groundwater of volcanic islands, El Hierro and La Palma (Canary Islands). J Contam Hydrol 2024; 263:104340. [PMID: 38608419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The increasing amount of plastic litter worldwide is a serious problem for the environment and its biodiversity, ecosystems, animal and human welfare and the economy. The degradation of these plastics leads to microplastics (MPs), which have been reported for the first time in groundwater in the Canary archipelago. This research investigates the presence of MPs at nine different points on La Palma and El Hierro, where samples were collected in galleries, wells and springs during the month of December 2022. Six different polymers were found with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) - polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), cellulose (CEL), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The particle concentrations found ranged from 1 to 23 n/L, with a maximum particle size of 1900 μm, the smallest being 35 μm. PP and PE were the most common polymers found in the analysis, associated with the use of packaging, disposable products, textiles and water pipes, related to poorly maintained sewerage networks where leaks occur, allowing these MPs to escape into the environment and end up in groundwater. The detection of microplastic pollution in groundwater emphasises environmental hazards, including biodiversity disruption and water source contamination. Additionally, it presents potential risks to human health by transferring contaminants into the food chain and through respiratory exposure.
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) Severo Ochoa Excellence Center, Spanish Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Agraria y del Medio Natural, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), Tenerife, Spain.
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- Geological Survey of Spain (IGME), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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- Geological Survey of Spain (IGME), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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- Geological Survey of Spain (IGME), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) Severo Ochoa Excellence Center, Spanish Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Geological Survey of Spain (IGME), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Agraria y del Medio Natural, Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), Tenerife, Spain.
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Udoh AC, Usoro AE, Chinwuko AI. Integrated assessment of pollution status of MSW sites: a case study of Uyo, Ikot Ekpene and Oron, Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria. Environ Monit Assess 2024; 196:397. [PMID: 38530441 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12548-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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One of the main causes of contaminated groundwater in emerging nations is improper trash disposal in urban areas, which affects the level of groundwater contamination caused by contaminants of municipal solid waste (MSW) origin within the three local government headquarters in Akwa Ibom State, southeastern Nigeria. The main thrust of this research survey is to assess the level of groundwater contaminations and their consequences. The research used statistical data generated from the Electrical Resistivity Survey (ERS) in combination with hydrogeochemical investigations. Analysis of variance of resistivity between Uyo, Ikot Ekpene and Oron was carried out. The test result indicated significant difference in contamination among the three cities. This was followed by a t-test between each pair of dump and control sites in the three cities. The test results showed significant difference between each control and dumpsite. The results showed that leachate layer conductivity is always higher than that of the layer above it. All water samples from boreholes close to the dumpsites were identified by hydrogeochemical analysis to exhibit pH (3.70-4.15) lower than the permissible limit of the WHO; few water samples exhibit increased electrical conductivity (EC), cadmium and total dissolved solids (TDS). Similarly, the bacteriological analyses indicated a high level of microbial load due to the waste dump. Formations found in boreholes close to the dumpsite have litho-correlations which depict intercalations of comparatively impermeable and porous materials. The findings reveal that leachate (contaminate) travels slowly downward, allowing for physical, chemical and biological processes to filter out impurities before they get to the aquifer. It is recommended that no new water supply wells should be placed in areas of abnormally low resistivity and physicochemical and bacteriological parameters, until the reasons for these values are properly assessed.
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Meng C. Analysis of the chemical characteristics and causes of high total hardness of groundwater in Jianghan Plain, China. Environ Geochem Health 2024; 46:134. [PMID: 38483664 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01896-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Familiarity with the chemical characteristics of regional groundwater can provide important guidance and reference for the development of regional groundwater exploitation. Jianghan Plain has been reported to have high groundwater total hardness (TH), resulting in the inability of local groundwater to be directly used as drinking water. In order to explore the causes of high TH, the paper analyzed the hydrochemical characteristics of shallow groundwater in Jianghan Plain combined with software of SPSS, JMP, and PHEEQC. The results showed that the cations in the groundwater in the area were mainly Ca2+, while the anions were mainly HCO3-. 20% of groundwater exceed the China national guideline for TH (i.e., 450 mg/L). The groundwater chemistry in the study area was controlled by three main factors of dissolution of carbonate rocks, human activities, and redox conditions, among which the interaction between water and rock had the greatest impact. The water carbonate rock interaction within Jianghan Plain was affected by various factors such as water flow and aquifers and showed a gradually weakening trend from west to east. This work not only strengthened the understanding of the causes of the high TH of groundwater in the region, but also provided reference value for regional groundwater environmental management.
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- Chao Meng
- CCTEG Xi'an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710077, China.
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Shah SSA, Asif AR, Ilahi M, Haroon H, Islam I, Qadir A, Nisar I, Sani MMU, Iqbal R, Rahman MHU, Arslan M, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS, Ditta A. Geographical distribution of radon and associated health risks in drinking water samples collected from the Mulazai area of Peshawar, Pakistan. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6042. [PMID: 38472226 PMCID: PMC10933375 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55017-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Geospatial methods, such as GIS and remote sensing, map radon levels, pinpoint high-risk areas and connect geological traits to radon presence. These findings direct health planning, focusing tests, mitigation, and policies where radon levels are high. Overall, geospatial analyses offer vital insights, shaping interventions and policies to reduce health risks from radon exposure. There is a formidable threat to human well-being posed by the naturally occurring carcinogenic radon (222Rn) gas due to high solubility in water. Under the current scenario, it is crucial to assess the extent of 222Rn pollution in our drinking water sources across various regions and thoroughly investigate the potential health hazards it poses. In this regard, the present study was conducted to investigate the concentration of 222Rn in groundwater samples collected from handpumps and wells and to estimate health risks associated with the consumption of 222Rn-contaminated water. For this purpose, groundwater samples (n = 30) were collected from handpumps, and wells located in the Mulazai area, District Peshawar. The RAD7 radon detector was used as per international standards to assess the concentration of 222Rn in the collected water samples. The results unveiled that the levels of 222Rn in the collected samples exceeded the acceptable thresholds set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) of 11.1 Bq L-1. Nevertheless, it was determined that the average annual dose was below the recommended limit of 0.1 mSv per year, as advised by both the European Union Council and the World Health Organization. In order to avoid the harmful effects of such excessive 222Rn concentrations on human health, proper ventilation and storage of water in storage reservoirs for a long time before use is recommended to lower the 222Rn concentration.
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- Syed Samran Ali Shah
- School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Ealing, London, UK
- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
- GIS & Space Applications in Geosciences (G-SAG) Lab, National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
- Department of Geology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir (U), 18000, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Shakarparian National Park, Garden Ave, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Agroecology and Organic Farming Group, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Crop Science, INRES, University of Bonn, Germany, Bonn, Germany
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- Agroecology and Organic Farming Group, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir (U), 18000, Pakistan.
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia.
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Soto DX, Araguás-Araguás LJ, Han LF, Wassenaar LI. Radiocarbon integrity of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) samples stored in plastic and glass bottles: implications for reliable groundwater age dating. Isotopes Environ Health Stud 2024; 60:53-65. [PMID: 38092692 DOI: 10.1080/10256016.2023.2289962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Various approaches based on the natural variations of carbon isotopes (14C and 13C) in dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) are routinely used to study groundwater dynamics and to estimate recharge rates by deriving groundwater ages. However, differences in 14C activities in groundwater samples collected repeatedly from the same wells and discordantly young 14C groundwater ages compared to noble gases led some authors to question the validity of radiocarbon dating. Poor sampling protocols and storage effects (14C contamination) for radiocarbon analysis are a critical factor in explaining age determination discrepancies. We evaluated the impact of storage protocols on carbon isotope exchange with atmospheric carbon dioxide by comparing glass versus standard plastic field sampling bottles for various storage times before radiocarbon and 13C analyses. The 14C bias after 12 months in pre-evacuated glass vials was minimal and within analytical precision. However, storage of DIC samples in plastic sampling bottles led to marked changes in 14C and 13C contents (up to ∼15 pmC and ∼ 5 ‰, respectively, after 12 months), meaning contamination led to younger groundwater age estimations than it should have been. Protocols for sampling and storing DIC samples for radiocarbon using pre-evacuated glass bottles help avoid atmospheric 14CO2 contamination and microbial activity.
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- David X Soto
- Isotope Hydrology Section, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
- Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany
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- Isotope Hydrology Section, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
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- Isotope Hydrology Section, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
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- Isotope Hydrology Section, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria
- Wasser Cluster Lunz Biological Station, Lunz am See, Austria
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Li W, Zhang W, Dong J, Liang X, Sun C. Groundwater chlorinated solvent plumes remediation from the past to the future: a scientometric and visualization analysis. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:17033-17051. [PMID: 38334923 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32080-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Contamination of groundwater with chlorinated hydrocarbons has serious adverse effects on human health. As research efforts in this area have expanded, a large body of literature has accumulated. However, traditional review writing suffers from limitations regarding efficiency, quantity, and timeliness, making it difficult to achieve a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of developments in the field. There is a critical need for new tools to address emerging research challenges. This study evaluated 1619 publications related to this field using VOSviewer and CiteSpace visual tools. An extensive quantitative analysis and global overview of current research hotspots, as well as potential future research directions, were performed by reviewing publications from 2000 to 2022. Over the last 22 years, the USA has produced the most articles, making it the central country in the international collaboration network, with active cooperation with the other 7 most productive countries. Additionally, institutions have played a positive role in promoting the publication of science and technology research. In analyzing the distribution of institutions, it was found that the University of Waterloo conducted the majority of research in this field. This paper also identified the most productive journals, Environmental Science & Technology and Applied and Environmental Microbiology, which published 11,988 and 3253 scientific articles over the past 22 years, respectively. The main technologies are bioremediation and chemical reduction, which have garnered growing attention in academic publishing. Our findings offer a useful resource and a worldwide perspective for scientists engaged in this field, highlighting both the challenges and the possibilities associated with addressing groundwater chlorinated solvent plumes remediation.
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- Wenyan Li
- Jilin University Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
- Jilin University National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Petrochemical Contaminated Site Control and Remediation Technology, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin University Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China.
- Jilin University National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Petrochemical Contaminated Site Control and Remediation Technology, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China.
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- Jilin University Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
- Jilin University National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Petrochemical Contaminated Site Control and Remediation Technology, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin University Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
- Jilin University National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Petrochemical Contaminated Site Control and Remediation Technology, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Jilin University Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment of the Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
- Jilin University National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Petrochemical Contaminated Site Control and Remediation Technology, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Guo H, Adimalla N, Pei J, Zhang Z, Liu H. Co-occurrence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater of Guide basin in China: Genesis, mobility and enrichment mechanism. Environ Res 2024; 244:117920. [PMID: 38109955 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Endemic arsenic poisoning and fluorosis caused by primary high arsenic (As) and high fluoride (F-) groundwater have become one of the most serious environmental geological problems faced by the international society. High As and high F- groundwater exists in Neogene confined aquifers in Guide basin, with concentrations of 355 μg/L and 5.67 mg/L, respectively, and showing a co-occurrence phenomenon of As and F- in the groundwater. This poses a double threat to the health of tens of thousands of local residents. In this study, based on the systematic collection of groundwater and borehole sediment samples, analysis of hydrochemistry and isotope indexes, combined with laboratory tests, purpose of this study is to reveal the migration rule and co-enrichment mechanism of As and F- in aquifers, and finally establish a hydrogeochemical conceptual model of the enrichment process of As and F-. The main conclusions are as follows: hydrochemical type of unconfined and confined groundwater in Guide basin is Ca-Na-HCO3 and Na-Cl-HCO3 type, respectively. Main minerals in sediments are quartz and plagioclase. Concentrations of As and F- are lower in unconfined groundwater, but higher in confined groundwater, and which show a gradual increasing trend along the groundwater flow path. The mineralization of natural organic matter in confined aquifer causes iron and manganese oxide minerals containing As to dissolve gradually, which leads to the gradual release of As into groundwater. Large amount of HCO3- produced by mineralization of organic matter precipitate with Ca2+ in groundwater, resulting in reduction of Ca2+ content, promoting the dissolution of fluoride-containing minerals such as fluorite (CaF2), and continuously releasing F- into groundwater. Meanwhile, competitive adsorption reactions in confined aquifers causes more As and F- to be released from mineral surface into groundwater, which gradually migrate and accumulate along groundwater flow. Finally, it is established that a conceptual model for the formation of high As and F- groundwater in the confined aquifer of Guide basin. The research results not only help to improve our understanding of the formation and evolution of groundwater with high As and F- with similar geological background, but also provide scientific basis for rational development and utilization of groundwater, and prevention and control of chronic As and F- poisoning in local and similar areas.
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- Zhen Wang
- School of Water Resources and Environment Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330032, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China.
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- School of Water Resources and Environment Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330032, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330032, China
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- Tianjin Center, China Geological Survey, Tianjin, 300170, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330032, China
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Chahban M, Akodad M, Skalli A, Gueddari H, El Yousfi Y, Ait Hmeid H, Alitane A, Tabassum S, Saud Alam S, Husain Khan A, Sabi E, Zahmatkesh S. Hydrogeochemical assessment of aquifer salinization in north-eastern Morocco's Gueroaou coastal plain using statistical methods. Environ Res 2024; 244:117939. [PMID: 38128604 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The Guerouaou aquifer investigation spanning 280 km2 in Ain Zohra yields promising outcomes, instilling optimism for regional water quality. These analyses were applied to 45 sampling instances from 43 wells, enabling a comprehensive water quality assessment. Groundwater conductivity ranged from medium to high, peaking at 18360 ms/cm2. The conductivity reveals insights about the groundwater's mineralization. Key physiochemical parameters fell within desirable thresholds, bolstering the positive perspective. HCO3- levels spanned 82-420 mg/L, while chloride content ranged from 38 to 5316 mg/L, benefiting water quality. NO3- ions, vital for gauging pollution, ranged from 0 to 260 mg/L, indicating favorable results. Cation concentrations exhibited encouraging variations: Ca2+- 24 to 647 mg/L, Mg2+- 12 to 440 mg/L, Na+- 18 to 2722 mg/L, K+- 1.75 to 28.65 mg/L. These collectively favor water quality. Halite breakdown dominated mineralization, as evidenced by the prevalence of Na-Cl-Na-SO4 facies. Water resource management and local communities need effective management and mitigation strategies to prevent saltwater intrusion.
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- Mohamed Chahban
- Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University-Oujda, 62700, Nador, Morocco.
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- Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University-Oujda, 62700, Nador, Morocco.
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- Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University-Oujda, 62700, Nador, Morocco.
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- Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University-Oujda, 62700, Nador, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Water and Environmental Management Unit, National School of Applied Sciences - El Hoceima, Abdelmalek Essaadi University-Tangier, 32003, Al Hoceima, Morocco.
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- Laboratory OLMAN-BPGE, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Mohamed First University-Oujda, 62700, Nador, Morocco.
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- Geoengineering and Environment Laboratory, Research Group "Water Sciences and Environment Engineering", Geology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, 50000, Meknes, Morocco; Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB), 1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Ecology Lab, Department of Zoology, HNB Garhwal University (A Central University), BGR Campus, Pauri Garhwal, 246001, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, PO Box. 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, PO Box. 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieríay Ciencias, Puebla, Mexico; Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, P. O. Box: 48518-78195, Behshahr, Mazandaran, Iran.
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Ren Y, Cui M, Zhou Y, Sun S, Guo F, Ma J, Han Z, Park J, Son Y, Khim J. Utilizing machine learning for reactive material selection and width design in permeable reactive barrier (PRB). Water Res 2024; 251:121097. [PMID: 38218071 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.121097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Permeable reactive barrier (PRB) is an important groundwater treatment technology. However, selecting the optimal reactive material and estimating the width remain critical and challenging problems in PRB design. Machine learning (ML) has advantages in predicting evolution and tracing contaminants in temporal and spatial distribution. In this study, ML was developed to design PRB, and its feasibility was validated through experiments and a case study. ML algorithm showed a good prediction about the Freundlich equilibrium parameter (R2 0.94 for KF, R2 0.96 for n). After SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) analysis, redefining the range of the significant impact factors (initial concentration and pH) can further improve the prediction accuracy (R2 0.99 for KF, R2 0.99 for n). To mitigate model bias and ensure comprehensiveness, evaluation index with expert opinions was used to determine the optimal material from candidate materials. Meanwhile, the ML algorithm was also applied to predict the width of the mass transport zone in the adsorption column. This procedure showed excellent accuracy with R2 and root-mean-square-error (RMSE) of 0.98 and 1.2, respectively. Compared with the traditional width design methodology, ML can enhance design efficiency and save experiment time. The novel approach is based on traditional design principles, and the limitations and challenges are highlighted. After further expanding the data set and optimizing the algorithm, the accuracy of ML can make up for the existing limitations and obtain wider applications.
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- Yangmin Ren
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited by Share Ltd, C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited by Share Ltd, C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China
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- Emtomega Co.,Ltd, Seochojungang-ro 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06642, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Subramaniyan A, Elango L. Evaluating health risks from the release of trace elements to groundwater by rock-water interaction in a weathered gneissic aquifer. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:18962-18981. [PMID: 38353816 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32188-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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High concentration of trace elements in groundwater poses more health risks to humans by drinking groundwater and dermal contact. This work aimed to assess the trace element concentration in groundwater, water quality for drinking purposes, and its effect on human health upon prolonged consumption. The study was carried out in the gneissic terrain of Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India, where groundwater is used mainly for drinking, agricultural, and domestic purposes. Hydrochemistry, water quality, and health risk assessments of trace elements from 44 groundwater samples for pre- and post-monsoon were determined by drinking water quality, hazard quotient, hazard index, and carcinogenic risk. The dominance of trace elements in groundwater was in the order of Zn > Fe > Cu > Ni > Te > Pb > Co. Ni and Co are released more during the post-monsoon, and Zn, Fe, Cu, and Pb concentration during the pre-monsoon. The dominant type of groundwater was Ca-HCO3 and mixed Ca-Mg-Cl type. The dissolution of fissile hornblende biotite gneissic rock dissolves more trace elements to groundwater than charnockite rock. The correlation matrix indicates that major ion and trace elements were positively good in groundwater during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon 2018. The principal component analysis suggests that the weathering of rocks, rainwater recharge, and evaporation processes controlled the hydrochemistry of trace and major ions. The concentration of Pb, Ni, and Cd elements exceeded the permissible limit of BIS and WHO; these elements are unsuitable for drinking. The trace element concentration in groundwater was good for drinking and irrigation in the study area, except in a few wells. The hazard quotient and hazard index were computed, which revealed that non-carcinogenic risk to human health by drinking groundwater was more of a problem for children than adults. This study will help prevent children from health risks of trace elements.
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- Department of Geology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India.
- Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering Group, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India.
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Watson SJ, Arisdakessian C, Petelo M, Keliipuleole K, Tachera DK, Okuhata BK, Frank KL. Groundwater microbial communities reflect geothermal activity on volcanic island. Geobiology 2024; 22:e12591. [PMID: 38458993 PMCID: PMC11027952 DOI: 10.1111/gbi.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Studies of the effects of volcanic activity on the Hawaiian Islands are extremely relevant due to the past and current co-eruptions at both Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most seismically monitored volcanic systems in the world, and recent investigations of the Big Island suggest a widespread subsurface connectivity between volcanoes. Volcanic activity has the potential to add mineral contaminants into groundwater ecosystems, thus affecting water quality, and making inhabitants of volcanic islands particularly vulnerable due to dependence on groundwater aquifers. As part of an interdisciplinary study on groundwater aquifers in Kona, Hawai'i, over 40 groundwater wells were sampled quarterly from August 2017 through March 2019, before and after the destructive eruption of the Kīlauea East Rift Zone in May 2018. Sample sites occurred at great distance (~80 km) from Kīlauea, allowing us to pose questions of how volcanic groundwater aquifers might be influenced by volcanic subsurface activity. Approximately 400 water samples were analyzed and temporally split by pre-eruption and post-eruption for biogeochemical analysis. While most geochemical constituents did not differ across quarterly sampling, microbial communities varied temporally (pre- and post-eruption). When a salinity threshold amongst samples was set, the greatest microbial community differences were observed in the freshest groundwater samples. Differential analysis indicated bacterial families with sulfur (S) metabolisms (sulfate reducers, sulfide oxidation, and disproportionation of S-intermediates) were enriched post-eruption. The diversity in S-cyclers without a corresponding change in sulfate geochemistry suggests cryptic cycling may occur in groundwater aquifers as a result of distant volcanic subsurface activity. Microbial communities, including taxa that cycle S, may be superior tracers to changes in groundwater quality, especially from direct inputs of subsurface volcanic activity.
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- Sheree J Watson
- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Department of Biology, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Mohammadpour A, Keshtkar M, Samaei MR, Isazadeh S, Mousavi Khaneghah A. Assessing water quality index and health risk using deterministic and probabilistic approaches in Darab County, Iran; A machine learning for fluoride prediction. Chemosphere 2024; 352:141284. [PMID: 38336038 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The present study employed deterministic and probabilistic approaches to determine the Water Quality Index (WQI) and assess health risks associated with water consumption in Darab County, Iran. Additionally, pollution levels were predicted using a machine-learning algorithm. The study's findings indicate that certain physicochemical parameters of water in some locations exceeded permissible limits (WHO or EPA), with 79.00 % of total hardness (TH) and 21.74 % of Total dissolved solids (TDS) levels exceeding standard values. The WQI for drinking water was determined to be 94.56 % using the deterministic approach, and 98.4 % of samples included the excellent and good categories according to the WQI classification system using the probabilistic approach. Fluoride (F) exhibited the most substantial impact on WQI values. The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) analysis findings suggest that the pH, nitrate (NO3), and TDS are the most significant factors affecting the prediction of F concentration in water. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that anthropogenic, especially agriculture and geogenic factors, contributed to the water quality in this area. The health risk assessment (HRA) using deterministic methods revealed that water consumption posed a relatively high risk in certain areas. However, Monte Carlo simulation demonstrated that the 5th and 95th percentiles of Hazard Index (HI) for children, teenagers, and adults were within limits of (0.14-2.38), (0.09-1.29), and (0.10-1.00) respectively, with a certainty level of 70 %, 91 %, and 95 %. Interactive indices revealed that the intake of IR and NO3-IR in children, BW and F-BW in teenagers, and NO3 and NO3-IR in adults significantly impacted health risks. Based on these findings, augmenting water treatment processes, regulating fluoride concentrations, and advocating for sustainable agricultural practices complemented by continuous monitoring is imperative.
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- Amin Mohammadpour
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Hormozgan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology - State Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland; Food Health Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
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Abduljaleel Y, Amiri M, Amen EM, Salem A, Ali ZF, Awd A, Lóczy D, Ghzal M. Enhancing groundwater vulnerability assessment for improved environmental management: addressing a critical environmental concern. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:19185-19205. [PMID: 38358629 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32305-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Groundwater serves as a primary water source for various purposes. Therefore, aquifer pollution poses a critical threat to human health and the environment. Identifying the aquifer's highly vulnerable areas to pollution is necessary to implement appropriate remedial measures, thus ensuring groundwater sustainability. This paper aims to enhance groundwater vulnerability assessment (GWVA) to manage aquifer quality effectively. The study focuses on the El Orjane Aquifer in the Moulouya basin, Morocco, which is facing significant degradation due to olive mill wastewater. Groundwater vulnerability maps (GVMs) were generated using the DRASTIC, Pesticide DRASTIC, SINTACS, and SI methods. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed improvements, 24 piezometers were installed to measure nitrate concentrations, a common indicator of groundwater contamination. This study aimed to enhance GWVA by incorporating new layers, such as land use, and adjusting parameter rates based on a comprehensive sensitivity analysis. The results demonstrate a significant increase in Pearson correlation values (PCV) between the produced GVMs and measured nitrate concentrations. For instance, the PCV for the DRASTIC method improved from 0.42 to 0.75 after adding the land use layer and adjusting parameter rates using the Wilcoxon method. These findings offer valuable insights for accurately assessing groundwater vulnerability in areas with similar hazards and hydrological conditions, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions. They contribute to improving groundwater and environmental management practices, ensuring the long-term sustainability of aquifers.
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- Yasir Abduljaleel
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, Richland, WA, 99354, USA
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- Geomatics and Soil Management Laboratory, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Université Mohammed Premier Oujda, 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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- Natural Resources Research Center (NRRC), Tikrit University, Tikrit, 34001, Iraq
- Departamento de Geodinámica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, 18071, Spain
- Department of Applied Geology, Collage of Science, Tikrit University, Tikrit, 34001, Iraq
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- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, 61111, Egypt.
- Structural Diagnostics and Analysis Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Pécs, Boszorkány ut 2, 7624, Pecs, Hungary.
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- Department of Geography, Faculty of Education, Koya University, Koysinjaq, 46011, Iraq
- Doctoral School of Earth Sciences, University of Pécs, Ifjúság útja 6, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering (FABE), The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, USA
- Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), Giza, 11925, Egypt
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- Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, Ifjúság útja 6, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Geomatics and Soil Management Laboratory, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Université Mohammed Premier Oujda, 60000, Oujda, Morocco
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Gautam VK, Kothari M, Al-Ramadan B, Singh PK, Upadhyay H, Pande CB, Alshehri F, Yaseen ZM. Groundwater quality characterization using an integrated water quality index and multivariate statistical techniques. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0294533. [PMID: 38394050 PMCID: PMC10889601 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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This study attempts to characterize and interpret the groundwater quality (GWQ) using a GIS environment and multivariate statistical approach (MSA) for the Jakham River Basin (JRB) in Southern Rajasthan. In this paper, analysis of various statistical indicators such as the Water Quality Index (WQI) and multivariate statistical methods, i.e., principal component analysis and correspondence analysis (PCA and CA), were implemented on the pre and post-monsoon water quality datasets. All these methods help identify the most critical factor in controlling GWQ for potable water. In pre-monsoon (PRM) and post-monsoon (POM) seasons, the computed value of WQI has ranged between 28.28 to 116.74 and from 29.49 to 111.98, respectively. As per the GIS-based WQI findings, 63.42 percent of the groundwater samples during the PRM season and 42.02 percent during the POM were classed as 'good' and could be consumed for drinking. The Principal component analysis (PCA) is a suitable tool for simplification of the evaluation process in water quality analysis. The PCA correlation matrix defines the relation among the water quality parameters, which helps to detect the natural or anthropogenic influence on sub-surface water. The finding of PCA's factor analysis shows the impact of geological and human intervention, as increased levels of EC, TDS, Na+, Cl-, HCO3-, F-, and SO42- on potable water. In this study, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) was used to categories the WQ parameters for PRM and POR seasons using the Ward technique. The research outcomes of this study can be used as baseline data for GWQ development activities and protect human health from water-borne diseases in the southern region of Rajasthan.
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- Vinay Kumar Gautam
- Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
- Abdullah Alrushaid Chair for Earth Science Remote Sensing Research, Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
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- Architecture & City Design Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Smart Mobility and Logistics, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
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- Department of Soil and Water Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
- Abdullah Alrushaid Chair for Earth Science Remote Sensing Research, Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdullah Alrushaid Chair for Earth Science Remote Sensing Research, Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- New Era and Development in Civil Engineering Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah, Iraq
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- Abdullah Alrushaid Chair for Earth Science Remote Sensing Research, Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Pal SC, Biswas T, Jaydhar AK, Ruidas D, Saha A, Chowdhuri I, Mandal S, Islam A, Islam ARMT, Pande CB, Alam E, Islam MK. Source identification and potential health risks from elevated groundwater nitrate contamination in Sundarbans coastal aquifers, India. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4153. [PMID: 38378817 PMCID: PMC10879081 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54646-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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In recent years groundwater contamination through nitrate contamination has increased rapidly in the managementof water research. In our study, fourteen nitrate conditioning factors were used, and multi-collinearity analysis is done. Among all variables, pH is crucial and ranked one, with a value of 0.77, which controls the nitrate concentration in the coastal aquifer in South 24 Parganas. The second important factor is Cl-, the value of which is 0.71. Other factors like-As, F-, EC and Mg2+ ranked third, fourth and fifth position, and their value are 0.69, 0.69, 0.67 and 0.55, respectively. Due to contaminated water, people of this district are suffering from several diseases like kidney damage (around 60%), liver (about 40%), low pressure due to salinity, fever, and headache. The applied method is for other regions to determine the nitrate concentration predictions and for the justifiable alterationof some management strategies.
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- Subodh Chandra Pal
- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India.
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Ecology and Environmental Modelling Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, Aliah University, 17 Gorachand Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 014, India
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- Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh
- Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India
- New Era and Development in Civil Engineering Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah, 64001, Iraq
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- Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, 22401, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, 4331, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering College of Engineering, King Faisal University, 31982, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
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Ranjan P, Pandey PK, Pandey V. Groundwater spring potential zonation using AHP and fuzzy-AHP in Eastern Himalayan region: Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:10317-10333. [PMID: 37012568 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26769-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In the present study, the groundwater spring potential zone (GSPZ) was identified using an integrated approach of remote sensing (RS) and geographic information system (GIS), analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and fuzzy-AHP based on multicriteria decision-making (MCDM). Thus, ten associated factors with groundwater springs have been considered: slope, drainage density, lineament density, geomorphology, lithology, soil texture, land use and land cover, rainfall, groundwater level, and spring discharge. The analysis output was categorized into low, moderate, and high. The result of the AHP model shows the area under the high potential zone (16.61%), the moderate potential zone (60.42%), and the low potential zone (22.61%). The result of the fuzzy-AHP model shows that the area falls under the high potential zone (30.40%), moderate potential zone (41.29%), and low potential zone (22.61%). The validation results showed fuzzy-AHP with the area under the curve 0.806, which is slightly better than 0.779 of AHP. So, the resulting GSPZ map confirms that the thematic layers used in the study have a significant role in groundwater spring occurrence and distribution. It was recommended that any groundwater spring rejuvenation or protection activities must be implemented in medium to very high potential zones.
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- Prem Ranjan
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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Tokatlı C, Islam ARMT, Muhammad S. Temporal variation of water quality parameters in the lacustrine of the Thrace Region, Northwest Türkiye. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:11832-11841. [PMID: 38224436 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-31912-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Thrace is a part of the Marmara Region northwest of Türkiye. This region hosts several lentic ecosystems used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The present study was conducted to analyze the temporal distributions of water quality parameters (WQPs) of lentic ecosystems (lacustrine habitats), including lakes (L1-L2), reservoirs (R1-R12), and ponds (P1-P19) of the Thrace Region. Thirty-three lacustrine habitats were identified in the region. Freshwaters were collected in the wet (end of winter) and dry (end of summer) seasons of 2021-2022 and tested for 12 WQPs. Data was evaluated for the water quality index (WQI) and nutrient pollution index (NPI) and their overall quality level. For the evaluation of non-carcinogenic health risk indices of WQPs, the chronic daily index (CDI), hazard quotient (HQ), and hazard index (HI) were applied. Cluster analysis (CA), Pearson correlation index (PCI), and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to classify the lacustrine habitats and identify the source of WQPs. The average values were as follows: 9.28 mg/L for dissolved oxygen (DO), 94.6% for oxygen (O2) saturation, 9.29 for pH, 613 μS/cm for electrical conductivity (EC), 3.96 NTU for turbidity, 358 mg/L for total dissolved solids (TDS), 3.17 mg/L for nitrate (NO3), 0.05 mg/L for nitrite (NO2), 1.01 mg/L for phosphate (PO4), 78.5 mg/L for sulfate (SO4), and 102 mg/L for chloride (Cl). Results showed a significant increase in WQPs, including NO3, NO2, and PO4, in the wet season, while the salinity decreased from the dry to wet season. Results revealed that HI values of water contaminants in lacustrine habitats were noted to be less than one. Based on determined WQPs, the present study recommends using lacustrine water habitats for irrigation, drinking, and other domestic and industrial purposes.
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- Cem Tokatlı
- Laboratory Technology Program, Trakya University, İpsala, Edirne, Türkiye
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Krishna B, Achari VS. Groundwater for drinking and industrial purposes: A study of water stability and human health risk assessment from black sand mineral rich coastal region of Kerala, India. J Environ Manage 2024; 351:119783. [PMID: 38113784 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Tempero-spatial analysis of groundwater to disseminate the level of drinking water quality and industrial suitability to meet the developmental requirement of a region is a significant area of research. Accordingly, groundwater quality and geochemical interactions prevailed in a black sand mineral rich coastal village is systematically presented in appraisal of drinking and industrial uses for economic engineering purposes. The study area focused is Alappad village, Kollam, Kerala, India has numerous ecological features in a sustainable perspective. The region is unique with placer deposits where an alluvial soil aquifer-saline water-freshwater interaction occurs. This dynamics decides the pertinent hydro geochemistry, potable and designated uses of ground water in season wise. Coastal area is hereby presented based on water quality parameters predicted with the health risk assessment model with a view on human health and cancer risk due to ions (Pb, Ni, Cu, Ba, Fe, Al, Mn, Zn) in groundwater.. To ascertain industrial usage, ground water is evaluated by Langelier saturation index (LSI), Ryznar stability index (RSI), Aggressive index (AI), Larson-Skold index (LS) and Puckorius scaling index (PSI) and inferences are complemented. Chemical weathering and evaporation processes are the natural factors controlling hydrochemistry of this aquifer. This complex coastal system has Nemerow pollution index (NPI) of moderate pollution for total dissolved ions of Fe and lesser for Cu, and Cr present in groundwater. LSI indicates, water is scale forming but non corrosive (46% in PRM, 20% in MON and 47% in POM). Water quality index (WQI) in POM (ranged 28.7-79.9) was excellent for drinking, followed by PRM (23.6-218.2) and MON (33.4-202.7) seasons. This groundwater bears temporary hardness with the dominance of Ca-Mg-HCO3 water type. Health risk assessment of non-carcinogenic risk index of trace metals (Fe, Zn, Mn, and Pb) revealed, children are at 'low risk' and 'medium' risk with Ni and Cu. The carcinogenic risk index indicated 93% of samples were high Ni induced cancer risk for children, and 87% for adults due to long term ingestion (drinking water intake) pathway. Studies specific on placer mineral deposited coastal region of India are not sufficiently reported with a focus on the above perspectives. Growing need of rare earths for material, device and energy applications, placer mineral explorations can destabilise the coastal hydrosphere. Interrelations of mineral soil - water chemistry prevailed and health hazard predicted would kindle a set of sustainable deliberations. This study summarises the drinking and industrial use of coastal groundwater for future development and human well-being on the basis of quality criteria, corrosion proneness, water stability and health risk factors.
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- Balamurali Krishna
- Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682 022, Kerala, India
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- Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682 022, Kerala, India.
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Sabinaya S, Mahanty B, Rout PR, Raut S, Sahoo SK, Jha V, Sahoo NK. Multi-model exploration of groundwater quality and potential health risk assessment in Jajpur district, Eastern India. Environ Geochem Health 2024; 46:57. [PMID: 38273049 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01855-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The presence of fluoride and nitrate is a serious groundwater quality issue in India impacting human health. In the present study, 14 different hydrochemical parameters for 76 groundwater samples collected from the Jajpur district of Odisha, India, were evaluated. Entropy-weighted water quality index (EWQI), fixed-weight groundwater quality index (GWQI), principal component analysis (PCA), and rotated factor loading-based water quality index (PCWQI) were employed to assess groundwater quality. About 65.79 ± 4.68%, 33.55 ± 3.95%, and 0.66 ± 0.76% of the samples were rated as "excellent," "good," or "medium" quality, respectively, across the four different water quality indices, with a nominal rating discrepancy of 13.15%. Though 86% of samples consistently received excellent or good ratings across all WQI frameworks, concentrations of F- and NO3- in 36.8% and 11.84% of the samples exceeded the WHO permissible limit. In health risk assessment, about 38.15% of samples surpassed the F- hazard quotient (HQ > 1) posing non-carcinogenic health risks for children. The non-carcinogenic health risks due to NO3- were evident in 55.26% and 11.84% of samples for children and adults, respectively. The higher concentration of NO3- in some of the water samples, together with its positive correlation with HCO3-, may worsen groundwater pollution. The moderate correlation between Ca2+ and HCO3- (r = 0.410) and the insignificant correlation between Mg2+ and HCO3- (r = 0.234) suggests calcite dissolution is far more common than dolomite.
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- Sushree Sabinaya
- Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science Program, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to University), Bhubaneswar, 751 030, India
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- Division of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, 641114, India.
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- Department of BioTechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, 751 030, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science Program, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to University), Bhubaneswar, 751 030, India.
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Moorthy P, Sundaramoorthy S, Roy PD, Usha T, Dash SK, Gowrappan M, Chokklingam L. Evaluation of spatial and temporal dynamics of seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers of southeast India: insights from hydrochemical facies analysis. Environ Monit Assess 2024; 196:179. [PMID: 38244082 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12306-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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This study aims to investigate and understand the temporal and spatial movement of seawater intrusion into the coastal aquifers. Groundwater salinity increase has affected the entire eastern part of the study area and is primarily influenced by direct and reverse ion exchange reactions associated with intrusion and freshwater influx phases, which alternate over monsoons. To gain insights into the spatiotemporal dynamics of the seawater intrusion process, hydrochemical facies analysis utilizing the HFE-Diagram was employed. Additionally, the study considered the major ionic changes during both the monsoons. The HFE-Diagram analysis of hydrochemical facies revealed distinctions in the behaviour of each coastal aquifer concerning seawater intrusion-induced salinization. In PRM 2020, the data shows that approximately 65% of the samples fall under the freshening phase, while the remaining 35% were categorized as intrusion phase. Within the freshening phase, seven different hydrochemical facies were identified, including Na-Cl, Na-MixCl, MixNa-MixCl, Na-MixHCO3/MixSO4, MixNa-MixSO4, Na-HCO3, and MixCa-HCO3. In contrast, the intrusion phase had four facies: MixCaMixHCO3, MixNa-Cl, Ca-Cl, and Na-Cl. Especially, the Na-Cl facies (f1) within the freshening phase attributed for the largest percentage, contributing 30% of the samples. In POM 2021, the distribution of samples shifted slightly, with approximately 72.5% belonging to the freshening phase and 27.5% to the intrusion phase. Within the freshening phase of POM 2021, five hydrochemical facies were identified: Na-Cl, Na-MixCl, Na-MixHCO3/MixSO4, MixNa-MixSO4, and Na-HCO3. The intrusion phase of POM 2021 had three facies: MixNa-Cl, Na-Cl, and MixCa-Cl. Similar to PRM 2020, the Na-Cl facies (f1) remained the most predominant in the freshening phase, comprising 30% of the samples. The relation between total dissolved solids (TDS) and various ionic ratios, such as HCO3-/Cl-, Na+/Cl-, Ca2+/Cl-, Mg2+/Cl-, K+/Cl-, and SO42-/Cl-, clearly demonstrates the presence of seawater influence within the coastal aquifers of the study area.
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- Prabhakaran Moorthy
- Centre for Disaster Management and Coastal Research, Department of Remote Sensing, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 023, India
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- Centre for Disaster Management and Coastal Research, Department of Remote Sensing, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 023, India
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- Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad Universitaria, 04510, Mexico City, CP, Mexico
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- National Centre for Coastal Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Chennai, 600100, India
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- National Centre for Coastal Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, Chennai, 600100, India
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- Centre for Disaster Management and Coastal Research, Department of Remote Sensing, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 023, India.
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Tiwari A, Kumar M, Thakur S. Groundwater quality assessment for drinking purpose using traditional and fuzzy-GIS-based water quality index in Gurugram District of Haryana, India. Environ Geochem Health 2024; 46:52. [PMID: 38244113 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01783-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Primarily groundwater is consumed for the drinking and irrigation purpose. However, due to increasing anthropogenic activities, its quality and quantity have substantially declined over time. The focus of this study is to evaluate the pre-monsoonal groundwater quality and its spatial variability for drinking purposes in the Gurugram, Haryana, India. Ground Water quality index (GWQI) developed on the basis of the Geographical Information System is effective in the assessment of groundwater quality and its spatial variability, but it is unable to account for uncertainties related to environmental problems. Thus, a Hybrid Fuzzy-GIS-based Water Quality Index (FGQI) has been proposed for the assessment of groundwater quality. The study conducted factor analysis to identify the prime factors responsible for groundwater contamination and collected pre-monsoonal groundwater samples through primary sampling. The groundwater quality was assessed based on eight hydro geochemical parameters (pH, TDS, Calcium, Chloride, Sulfate, Fluoride, Potassium, and Sodium). The spatial interpolation of each parameter was performed using appropriate techniques, selected based on a normality test. The guidelines of the World Health Organization and Bureau of Indian Standard were incorporated in the development of GWQI and FGQI, respectively. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the best fuzzy overlay technique for FGQI, and the Fuzzy GAMMA technique with gamma equal to 0.9 was selected. Finally, the GWQI and FGQI were classified into three classes: unsuitable, moderate suitable, and suitable using "natural break". A higher index indicates a higher water quality. The results show that the groundwater in the central part of Gurugram is suitable for drinking, while it is not suitable in the extreme north, south-east, and western regions. In conclusion, this study finds that FGQI effectively assesses the groundwater quality in the region better than GWQI.
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- Akash Tiwari
- Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana, 123031, India.
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- Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110003, India
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Ray P, Basak SK, Mohinuddin S, Roy MB, Roy PK. Evaluation of groundwater quality by adopting a multivariate statistical approach and indexing of water quality in Sagar Island, West Bengal, India. Environ Monit Assess 2024; 196:166. [PMID: 38233539 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12307-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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In the vicinity of the coast, predominantly groundwater is the sole reliable resource for potable purposes as the surface water sources are highly saline and unfit for human consumption. However, the groundwater in Sagar Island is highly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion. The majority of drinking water comes from government-owned hand pump-equipped tube wells. But during the summer season, many of these tube wells yield significantly less water. Hence, in the current scenario, water quality assessment has become important to the quantity available. Total of 31 samples of deep tube wells (groundwater) are collected at variegated locations during pre-monsoon season throughout Sagar, and then, the physical and chemical quality parameters of these water samples are analysed. Furthermore, a multivariate statistical technique is executed with the aid of the SPSS program. The hydro-chemical parameters that are taken into account for the quality analysis are pH, salinity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness, aluminium, arsenic, bi-carbonate, cadmium, iron, chloride, copper, chromium, cobalt, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, potassium, sulphate, zinc, and sodium. Then, the analysed data evaluates the water quality index (WQI). Five components are identified through the principal component analysis (PCA) technique, and 82.642% total variance is found. The outcomes of the quality assessment study illustrate that about 54.84% of collected samples come in the "excellent" water quality class when calculated by the "weighted arithmetic WQI method," and 90.32% of collected groundwater samples come in the "good" water quality class when computed using the "modified weighted arithmetic WQI method." This study helps for the interpretation of WQI to assess groundwater quality.
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- Poulami Ray
- School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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Nikolenko O, Labad F, Pujades E, Scheiber L, Pérez S, Ginebreda A, Jurado A. Combination of multivariate data analysis and mixing modelling to assess tracer potential of contaminants of emerging concern in aquifers. Environ Pollut 2024; 341:123020. [PMID: 38006989 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Collected evidence has shown that contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in conjunction with more conventional tracers (major ions, nutrients, isotopes etc.) can be used to trace pollution origin in aquatic systems. However, in highly mixed aquifer systems signals obtained from conventional tracers overlap diminishing their potential to be used as tracers. In this study, we present an approach that incorporates multivariate statistical analysis (principal component analysis (PCA) and Kohonen's Self-Organizing Map method (SOM)) and mixing modelling to identify the most suitable CECs to be employed as anthropogenic tracers. The study area is located in the Besòs River Delta (Barcelona, NE Spain) and represents the highly mixed aquifer system. A one-year monthly based monitoring campaign was performed to collect the information about the concentrations of 105 CECs as well as major and minor ions in the river and along the groundwater flow. The dimensionality of the obtained dataset was reduced to 25 CECs, based on their estimated health risk effects, for multivariate data analysis. The obtained results showed the overlap of conventional tracers' signals obtained from PCA. In case of CECs, PCA revealed differences in their distributions allowing the differentiation of the roles of natural attenuation processes, local and regional flows on their occurrence in different parts of the aquifer. This was not possible to do using solely CECs' distribution profiles. SOMs provided the lacking information about the modality of the distribution of each CECs, revealing their ability to represent factors controlling the groundwater hydrochemistry, which assist in defining their tracer potential. Based on the obtained results four identified persistent CECs, two with unimodal (lamotrigine and 5-Desamino-5-oxo-lamotrigine) and two with bimodal (carbamazepine and diazepam (higher modality was not revealed)) distributions, were selected to run a mixing model to compare their tracer performance.
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- Olha Nikolenko
- Department of Geosciences, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
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- Department of Geosciences, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Geosciences, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
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- Department of Geosciences, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA), Severo Ochoa Excellence Center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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Chaudhuri S, Roy M, Suresh M. Can Cap-and-Trade Be a Regulatory Option to Address Groundwater Depletion and Irrigation Crises in India? Reflections, Issues & Options. Environ Manage 2024; 73:177-198. [PMID: 37945899 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-023-01908-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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India is a global hotspot for irrigation-induced groundwater withdrawal, leading to widespread lowering of water levels, in turn resulting in disproportionate access to irrigation supplies among farming communities. Efforts to mitigate the situation, however, have fallen short, largely due to technocentric vision (e.g. microirrigation adoption) of the regulatory authorities (RAs), which does little to integrate the vast groundwater-dependent socioecologies with the decision making system. In view of that, we invite the RAs to deliberate upon a cap-and-trade mechanism that proposes to mobilize the farmers at every aspect of planning and execution, while to tackling multiple challenges simultaneously: (a) restrict groundwater pumping to a pre-defined safe level (cap), (b) creating a shared space/quotas for all to pump (allocation); and (c) making provisions for trade of allocations. The latter further augments farmers' access to groundwater (and irrigation). Using a systematic bibliometric analysis of relevant world literature and contextual appraisal of groundwater-irrigation landscape in India, we develop a conceptual framework of cap-and-trade in three parts. In the first Pre-implementation stage, we emphasize a reality check study to assess ground conditions, if favorable for a cap-and-trade approach (existing social, economic, institutional circumstances). Next, in the Implementation stage, (1) we recommend an integrated hydrogeological-hydrometeorological modeling to determine flexible capping arrangements, with the possibility of delineating certain priority regions (coastal ecosystems); (2) for allocations, a reasonable fraction of the cap over a defined period; we envision a thoroughly participatory arrangement, centering on four action areas: identifying, informing, consulting, and involving the farmers, alongside all stakeholders engaged in the groundwater-irrigation decision making; (3) for trade, we urge the RAs to create win-win situations for both the sellers and buyers; develop the transaction protocols on certain foundational principles (e.g. simplicity, transparency and consistency); strengthening of local institutions, and development of targeted financial support schemes. We consider the third part of the narrative, Post-implementation stage, as a real game changer, comprising of a monitoring, auditing (performance benchmarking) component coupled with multitiered outreach-mentoring drives that demonstrate to the farmers the benefits of becoming part of the cap-and-trade program. Overall, a main motivation to present this research is to shatter the age-old socio-cognitive beliefs/taboos around groundwater pumping (My land, My Water), breaking the hegemony of the water sellers (rich/wealthy large landholder clans), to potentially, create a social norm whereby the farmers realize the value of restricting groundwater pumping and sharing for mutual prosperity.
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- Sriroop Chaudhuri
- Center for Environment, Sustainability and Human Development (CESH), International Academy of Environmental Sanitationand Public Health, Sustainbility; Ecology, Environment and Conservation, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, 131001, India.
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- (Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change), Centre for Environment, Sustainability and Human Development (CESH), Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, 131001, India
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- EY Assurance-CCaSS-Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young Associates LLP, Tidel Park, No.4 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai, 600113, India
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Jasechko S, Seybold H, Perrone D, Fan Y, Shamsudduha M, Taylor RG, Fallatah O, Kirchner JW. Rapid groundwater decline and some cases of recovery in aquifers globally. Nature 2024; 625:715-721. [PMID: 38267682 PMCID: PMC10808077 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06879-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Groundwater resources are vital to ecosystems and livelihoods. Excessive groundwater withdrawals can cause groundwater levels to decline1-10, resulting in seawater intrusion11, land subsidence12,13, streamflow depletion14-16 and wells running dry17. However, the global pace and prevalence of local groundwater declines are poorly constrained, because in situ groundwater levels have not been synthesized at the global scale. Here we analyse in situ groundwater-level trends for 170,000 monitoring wells and 1,693 aquifer systems in countries that encompass approximately 75% of global groundwater withdrawals18. We show that rapid groundwater-level declines (>0.5 m year-1) are widespread in the twenty-first century, especially in dry regions with extensive croplands. Critically, we also show that groundwater-level declines have accelerated over the past four decades in 30% of the world's regional aquifers. This widespread acceleration in groundwater-level deepening highlights an urgent need for more effective measures to address groundwater depletion. Our analysis also reveals specific cases in which depletion trends have reversed following policy changes, managed aquifer recharge and surface-water diversions, demonstrating the potential for depleted aquifer systems to recover.
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- Scott Jasechko
- Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
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- Department of Environmental Systems Sciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Environmental Studies Program, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center for Training and Radiation Protection, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Systems Sciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland
- Department of Earth and Planetary Science, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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Sun Q, Guo L, Hu C, Liu T, Sun J, Zhou L. Health risk assessment of drinking groundwater in rural areas of Ru village and surrounding areas in Wutai County, China. J Water Health 2024; 22:183-196. [PMID: 38295080 PMCID: wh_2023_277 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Nitrate pollution in groundwater is a global environmental problem that poses risks to human health. We investigate the health risks of nitrate in rural drinking groundwater in Rucun Township and surrounding areas of Wutai County, and provide a basis for healthy drinking water. By using statistical analysis software (SPSS19) and hydrogeochemical analysis software (AqQA), a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of nitrate health risks was conducted among populations of different ages and genders through water sample collection, chemical analysis, and construction of a human health risk model (HHRA). Through research, it was found that the average concentration of nitrate in the study area is 43.99 mg/L. Groundwater is severely polluted by NO3-, and nitrate pollution areas are mainly concentrated in the main human activity areas, especially in the main agricultural production areas. The Quaternary loess layer, as a permeable layer, cannot prevent groundwater from being polluted by NO3-. Through evaluation, it is believed that there is a health risk of nitrate pollution in rural drinking groundwater in Rucun Township and surrounding areas. Health risk level: infants>children>adult females>adult males. The discovery and evaluation results can provide a basis for the prevention and control of nitrate pollution in groundwater.
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- Qifa Sun
- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China; Northeast Geologica S&T Innovation Center of China Geological Survey, Shenyang, Liaoning 110034, China; Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources Development and Protection in the Songnen-Sanjiang Plain of Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China E-mail:
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- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China
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- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China
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- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China
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- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China
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- Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey, CGS, Harbin 150081, P.R. China
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Harvey MC, Glenn Griesinger NL. Exploratory Data Analysis of the Groundwater Contaminants at the Former Panna Maria Uranium Recovery Facility. Health Phys 2024; 126:25-36. [PMID: 37861447 DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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ABSTRACT The former Panna Maria mill was a uranium recovery facility that operated from 1979 to December 1992. Sulfuric acid leach was used to process several tons of ore daily. Therefore, the groundwater was sampled at the site to monitor the concentration of background chemical pollutants. The purpose of this study was to perform exploratory data analysis to evaluate whether the arsenic, nickel, selenium, sulfate, and uranium concentrations were in accord with state-regulated groundwater drinking standards at the site. To accomplish this, a substitution method was used to replace concentration values that were below measurable ranges of well monitoring units. Additionally, random forest regression was employed to account for missing not-at-random values in the dataset. Groundwater samples collected in wells before the facility began operations were used to determine an upper bound on background pollutants consistent with US Environmental Protection Agency Standards. The upper tolerance limit comprising 90% of the groundwater sample at a confidence coefficient of 95% was used to establish alternate concentration limits for each chemical based on well data from the National Uranium Resource Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance program. Results obtained in this analysis establish a baseline on the chemical concentrations in the background groundwater at the former Panna Maria mill.
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- Mark C Harvey
- Department of Physics, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004
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Sikakwe GU, Eyong GA, Ojo SA. Geochemical modeling and hydrochemical analysis for water quality determination around mine drainage areas. Water Environ Res 2024; 96:e10937. [PMID: 37811838 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Water sources in mining areas do not retain their natural quality due to the influence of mine drainage. Water quality test was through hydrochemical analysis, speciation modeling, and saturation indices. Water samples were analyzed for pH, conductivity, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, chlorite, sodium, magnesium, calcium, turbidity, total hardness, lead, zinc, iron, copper, cadmium, manganese, nickel, and chromium. Mean values of turbidity (0.13 mg/L), lead (0.01 mg/L), and cadmium (6.40 mg/L) exceeded their permissible values for potable water. Multivariate statistical analysis shows geogenic and anthropogenic sources of chemical species. Chemical speciation shows that the cations exist mostly in their soluble and mobile forms as free ions. Water quality index of 35-45.5 shows good water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses. The values of 63.8-68.8 and 103-121 reflect suitable water for industrial and irrigation uses. The research is integrated and credible in predicting groundwater pollutants to solve water pollution problems. PRACTITIONER POINTS: The mean value of turbidity, Pb, and Cd exceeded the WHO/NSDWQ standards for potable water. Correlation and principal component analyses show that the chemical species are from both geogenic and anthropogenic sources. Chemical speciation shows that the cations exist in their soluble and mobile forms as free ions except Cr. Saturation indices show that the minerals anhydrite, anglesite, vivianite, langite, larnakite, melanterite, and mirabilite are undersaturated in the water sources. Water quality index shows that the water is more suitable for irrigation than drinking and industrial uses.
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- Gregory Udie Sikakwe
- Department of Geology and Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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- Advanced Space Laboratory, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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Ye T, Wang Z, Liu G, Teng J, Xu C, Liu L, He C, Chen J. Contaminant characterization of odor in soil of typical pesticide-contaminated site with shallow groundwater. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:121182-121195. [PMID: 37952068 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30639-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Odor emission from the soil of pesticide-contaminated sites is a prominent environmental problem in China, but there are very few researches about the component and spatial distribution of odorous substances in the soil of contaminated sites. In this paper, to investigate the odor pollution condition of an organophosphorus pesticide production site in a city of South China, the odor pollutants in the soil and soil gas were analyzed and the key odor-contributing substances were identified. Besides, the correlation between the concentrations of odorous substances in soil and soil gas was analyzed, and the measured results were compared with the predicted results by the linear model and DED model. An off-line soil gas sampling device was designed to collect the gas emitted from soil because the groundwater level in the site was too shallow to build a soil gas well. The key odor substances were screened from the detection results of soil gas via odor activity value (OAV) analysis, which revealed that the key odorous substances included benzene, ethylbenzene, ammonia, toluene, m,p-xylene, methyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, and formaldehyde. Furthermore, the spatial distribution of the odor substances in the soil of the pesticide-contaminated site was closely related to the layout and geologic structure of the site. The odor pollutants in soil were mainly distributed near the phosmet production workshop and the drainage ditch network. As for the deep distribution, the odorous substances were mainly enriched in the silty clay or clay layer (5.6-11 m), followed by the sludge layer (1-3.6 m). Finally, the predicted model (linear model and DED model) analysis suggested that the linear model was more suitable for predicting the concentration of odorous substances in the soil gas with the detection data of soil in this pesticide-contaminated site.
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- Tiantian Ye
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655.
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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- Centre Testing International Pinbiao (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510700
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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- Ministry of Ecology and Environment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 510655
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Srivastava M, Srivastava PK. A correlational study of uranium in groundwater with other physicochemical parameters using GIS mapping in Godda district of Jharkhand, India. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:9903-9924. [PMID: 37891445 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01757-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The present research concentrates on the cumulative use of GPS and GIS technologies, which are excellent resources for analyzing and monitoring divergent physicochemical parameters in groundwater, including pH, TDS, EC, ORP, Ca+2, Mg+2, NO3-, F-, SO4-2, Cl- and PO4-3 with explicit regard to uranium. Garmin GPS is used to record the locations of the sampling points in the Godda study area. The research aims to offer a thorough understanding of the relationship between soil and water, its impact on public health and the extent to which water can be used in various ways based on its quality. Utilizing the inverse distance weighted (IDW) technique, it is examined how these groundwater parameters and the Water Quality Index (WQI) can be estimated spatially. Additionally, a correlation analysis of the water quality parameters is computed to estimate the local population's cancer risk living in the study area. Except for calcium and magnesium, which are present in excess concentrations throughout the study area with the highest values of 325 and 406 mg/l, respectively at Amediha and Meherma, the results showed that the maximum concentration parameters are within limits with the standard. The main reason might be the area's predominance of Alfisol soil type. The radioactive element uranium is found to be in a limited range. Chemo-toxicity and radiological risk assessment of the whole area lie far below the restricted cancer risk limit i.e., 30 ppb with the highest concentration of 14 ppb in the 'Sunderpahari' region, following the results obtained. The WQI for the area ranges from 'good' to 'very poor.' The results were favorable but a few sites such as 'Boarijor' and its surroundings, require additional attention to enhance groundwater quality. Given uranium's low availability in groundwater the region's cancer risk assessment is below average.
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- Mansi Srivastava
- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 825315, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 825315, India.
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Biswas T, Chandra Pal S, Saha A, Ruidas D. Arsenic and fluoride exposure in drinking water caused human health risk in coastal groundwater aquifers. Environ Res 2023; 238:117257. [PMID: 37775015 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Groundwater (GW) is a precious resource for human beings as we depend on it as a source of fresh drinking water, agricultural practices, industrial and domestic uses, etc. Extreme exposure of arsenic (As) and fluoride (F-) concentrations along the coastal GW aquifers of "South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur" diluted the quality of GW and created serious health issues. Various chronic health disorders such as - black foot disease, fluorosis skin cancer, cardiac problems, and other water borne diseases have been noticed in these two coastal districts. The comprehensive entropy-weighted water quality index (EWQI) and health risk assessment (HRA) were applied to evaluate the quality of GW and probable health risks in the coastal districts. Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis methods were simultaneously adopted to identify the non-carcinogenic health risk assessment due to regular ingestion of contaminated GW. As the study region is densely populated and part of the Sundarbans Ramsar site, it has greater importance at the international level along with regional importance to address the GWQ of this region. The major findings of the present study highlight that almost 55% of the study area is confronting serious GW quality issues and associated probable health risk (HR) due to the intense accumulation of As and F- in the GW aquifers of the study area. Children's health is more vulnerable due to the consumption of As containing GW, and adults are highly affected due to the intake of F- bearing GW in the coastal districts. The findings of the current study will draw the attention of hydrologists, groundwater management authorities, government bodies, and NGOs to regulate and monitor the GW aquifers routinely, enhance GW quality, minimizing the health hazards and sustainable water management in a more scientific and sustainable way which must be advantageous for coastal people.
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- Tanmoy Biswas
- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India.
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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- Department of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 713104, India
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Ullah Z, Zeng XC, Rashid A, Ghani J, Ali A, Shah M, Zainab R, Almutairi MH, Sayed AA, Aleya L. Integrated approach to hydrogeochemical appraisal of groundwater quality concerning arsenic contamination and its suitability analysis for drinking purposes using water quality index. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20455. [PMID: 37993472 PMCID: PMC10665467 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40105-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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Arsenic (As), contamination in drinking groundwater resources is commonly environmental problem in many developing countries including Pakistan, with significant human health risk reports. In order to examine the groundwater quality concerning As contamination, its geochemical behavior along with physicochemical parameters, 42 samples were collected from community tube wells from District Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. The results showed the concentration of elevated As, its source of mobilization, and associated public health risk. The As concentration detected in groundwater samples varied from 0.12 to 104 µg/L with an average value of 34.7 µg/L. Among 42 groundwater samples, 27 samples were beyond the permitted limit of 10 µg/L recommended by World Health Organization (WHO), for drinking purposes. Statistical analysis result show that the groundwater cations values are in decreasing order such as: Na+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > K+, while anions were HCO3- > SO42- > Cl- > NO3-. Hydrochemical facies result depict that the groundwater samples of the study area, 14 samples belong to CaHCO3 type, 5 samples belong to NaCl type, 20 samples belong to Mixed CaMgCl type, and 3 samples belong to CaCl2 type. It can be accredited due to weathering and recharge mechanism, evaporation processes, and reverse ion exchange. Gibbs diagram shows that rock water interaction controls the hydrochemistry of groundwater resources of the study area. Saturation Index (SI) result indicated the saturation of calcite, dolomite, gypsum, geothite, and hematite mineral due their positive SI values. The principal component analysis (PCA) results possess a total variability of 80.69% signifying the anthropogenic and geogenic source of contamination. The results of the exposure-health-risk-assessment method for measuring As reveal significant potential non-carcinogenic risk (HQ), exceeding the threshold level of (> 1) for children in the study area. Water quality assessment results shows that 24 samples were not suitable for drinking purposes.
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- Zahid Ullah
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mauz, P.O. Box 33, 616, Nizwa, Oman
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- Department of Botany, Women University Swabi, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- Chrono-Environnement Laboratory, UMR CNRS 6249, Bourgogne, Franche-Comté University, CEDEX, 25030, Besancon, France
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Selvaganapathi R, Sivaprakasam V, Sathyanarayanan B, Balamurugan P, Das S, Sathiyamoorthy G. Evaluating hydrogeochemical controls and noncarcinogenic health risk assessment of fluoride concentration in groundwater of Palacode and Pennagaram taluk, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India. Environ Monit Assess 2023; 195:1472. [PMID: 37964072 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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This study focuses on assessing hydrochemical characteristics and non-carcinogenic health risks associated with fluoride contamination in groundwater within the Palacode and Pennagaram taluks of Dharmapuri district. The presence of fluoride in drinking water is a significant concern due to its potential health impacts on both adults and children. We collected a total of 158 groundwater samples during both the summer (SUM) and monsoon (MON) seasons in 2021 to evaluate the suitability of water for drinking purposes in this region. During the SUM season, groundwater exhibits alkaline characteristics with a pH range of 6.70 to 8.73 and a mean value of 7.43, while the MON season falls within the neutral pH range with values ranging from 6.60 to 7.60 and a mean of 7.00. Hydrogeochemical analysis reveals that fluoride concentrations during the SUM season range from 0.13 to 2.7 mg/L, with a mean of 0.82 mg/L, whereas the MON season exhibits concentrations ranging from 0.08 to 1.6 mg/L, with a mean of 0.5 mg/L. Spatial distribution analysis indicates a gradual increase in fluoride concentrations from the northeast to the central and southern parts of the study area during both seasons. Residents in these areas have been exposed to high fluoride levels for an extended period, leading to health issues related to fluorosis. Our hydrogeochemical analysis attributes fluoride dominance to the Cl--SO42- water type in both seasons. Furthermore, the relationship between fluoride and pH, HCO3-, Ca2+, and Na+ suggests the influence of geological factors in fluoride dissolution under alkaline conditions, while a reverse cation exchange process and increasing calcium concentration inhibit fluoride concentration. Saturation indices indicate that the unsaturated state of gypsum dissolution contributes to elevated fluoride levels in groundwater. Additionally, Gibbs plots highlight rock-water interactions as a significant factor influencing groundwater chemistry in the study area. Based on our hazard quotient (HQ) investigation, children are at a higher risk during both seasons compared to adults, with the central and northern regions showing alarming HQ values. These findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced groundwater quality monitoring and a comprehensive assessment of health risks, providing valuable insights for groundwater safety management in vulnerable areas of this region.
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- R Selvaganapathi
- Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 608002, India
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Yao W, Liu X, Wang F, Wang E, Cao L, Bai P, Hu N. Assessment of groundwater reservoir and the influence of its characteristics on water dynamic control. Water Sci Technol 2023; 88:2694-2705. [PMID: 38017686 PMCID: wst_2023_350 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Groundwater reservoirs play an important role in regional water volume balance. In order to ensure the efficiency of a groundwater reservoir and obtain its maximum value, it is necessary to figure out its characteristics, such as minimum water level, normal water level, and maximum water level. The characteristics not only determined the storage capacity but also influenced the water allocation and utilization. Therefore, this paper took a groundwater reservoir built in an alluvial fan as an example to assess its storage capacity and the influence on water dynamic control. The alluvial fan was located in the front of Lao River, where there were an alluvial-diluvial fan, groundwater storage space, and natural impervious boundary. Therefore, it was an ideal place for constructing a groundwater reservoir. Through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, the storage capacity was determined, and the influence of groundwater reservoir characteristics on water dynamic control was analyzed. On this basis, the water-supply method in the research area was confirmed. This paper will present a new method for repairing the groundwater system and protecting the ecological environment.
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- Wenli Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China E-mail:
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University Co, Ltd, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Shaanxi Hanji Weihe Water Diversion Engineering Construction Co, Ltd, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Shanxi International Energy Group New Energy Investment Management Co, Ltd, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Qu S, Luo Y, Duan L, Pei S, Miao P, Wang C, Liu T, Yu R. Deciphering spatio-seasonal patterns, driving forces, and human health risks of nitrate and fluoride enriched water bodies in the Inner Mongolia Reaches of the Yellow River Basin, China. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:111423-111440. [PMID: 37816964 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29914-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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The ecology and environment of the Yellow River Basin is threatened by fluoride and nitrate contamination induced by anthropogenic activity and geogenic factors. As a result, deciphering the spatio-temporal variability of fluoride and nitrate contamination in this area remains a challenge. Three hundred eighty-six samples of surface water and groundwater from the Inner Mongolia Reaches of the Yellow River Basin were taken for this investigation. According to the results of the multivariate statistical and geostatistical analyses, the fluoride pollution was primarily discovered in the middle and lower reaches of the study area and was determined to be more severe during the dry season. In contrast, nitrate contamination was found to be more severe during the wet season while being widely distributed in groundwater and concentrated in areas with intensive agricultural activities. The primary mechanisms governing the spatial-seasonal patterns of NO3- and F- pollution were shown by the principal component analysis, isotopic, and hydrochemical diagrams. The water-rock interaction or evaporation was crucial in the enrichment of F-. The human inputs (e.g., fertilizer or sewage) dominated fluoride and nitrate contamination. Additionally, the alkaline environment played a role in the generation of NO3- and F-. The health risk assessment concluded that the threat of fluoride contamination was greater than that of nitrate contamination. Children faced the greatest health risks, followed by females and males. These findings would serve as a guide for water management and pollution control in the Yellow River Basin.
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- Shen Qu
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of River and Lake Ecology, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Water and Conservancy and Civil Engineering College, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Water and Conservancy and Civil Engineering College, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China.
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- Water and Conservancy and Civil Engineering College, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- River and Lake Protection Center, Ordos Water Conservancy Bureau, Ordos, 017000, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Water and Conservancy and Civil Engineering College, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of River and Lake Ecology, School of Ecology and Environment, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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Chen J, Wang S, Zhang S, Bai Y, Zhang X, Chen D, Hu J. Identifying the hydrochemical features, driving factors, and associated human health risks of high-fluoride groundwater in a typical Yellow River floodplain, North China. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:8709-8733. [PMID: 37707643 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01748-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Fluoride enrichment (> 1.5 mg/L) in groundwater has become a global threat, particularly given the hazards to human health. This study collected 58 unconfined groundwater samples from Fengpei Plain in June 2022 for hydrochemical and stable isotope analyses combined with multiple methods to explore sources, influencing factors, and potential health hazards of groundwater F-. The results showed that groundwater F- concentration ranged from 0.08 to 8.14 mg/L, with an average of 1.91 mg/L; over 41.4% of them exceeded the acceptable level of 1.5 mg/L prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The dominant hydrochemical facies changed from Ca·Mg-HCO3 and Ca·Mg-SO4·Cl type in low-F- groundwater to Na-HCO3 and Na-SO4·Cl water types in high-F- groundwater. The Self-Organizing Map (SOM) and ionic correlation analysis indicated that F- is positively correlated to pH, EC, Na+, K+, SO42-, and TDS, but negatively to Ca2+ and δ18O. Groundwater F- accumulation was primarily driven by F--bearing minerals dissolution such as fluorite. Simultaneously, the carbonates precipitation, positive cation exchange processes, and salt effect were conducive to groundwater F- enrichment. However, competitive adsorption between OH-/HCO3- and F-, evaporation, and anthropogenic activities only had a weak effect on the F- enrichment in groundwater. The hazard quotient (HQ) assessment results show that 67.2% of groundwater samples pose a non-carcinogenic risk (HQ > 1) for infants, followed by 53.4% for children, 32.8% for females, and 25.9% for males. The Monte Carlo simulation results agreed with those of the deterministic model that minors are more susceptible than adults. These findings are vital to providing insights into the geochemical behavior, driving factors, and drinking water safety of high-F- groundwater worldwide.
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- Jing Chen
- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, No.8 Focheng West Road, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, No.8 Focheng West Road, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, No.8 Focheng West Road, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, No.8 Focheng West Road, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, No.8 Focheng West Road, Nanjing, 211100, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of CAS, Shijiazhuang, 050021, Hebei, China
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Mohammadpour A, Hosseini MR, Dehbandi R, Khodadadi N, Keshtkar M, Shahsavani E, Elshall AS, Azhdarpoor A. Probabilistic human health risk assessment and Sobol sensitivity reveal the major health risk parameters of aluminum in drinking water in Shiraz, Iran. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:7665-7677. [PMID: 37415002 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01675-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Overuse of aluminum salts (a.k.a., alum) in coagulation and flocculation processes in water treatment raises concerns about increased levels of aluminum (Al) in drinking water. In this study, we present a probabilistic human health risk assessment (HRA) for non-cancerogenic risks, with Sobol sensitivity analysis, to vet the concern of increased health risk from Al in drinking water in Shiraz, Iran, for children, adolescents, and adults. The results show that the concentration of Al in the drinking water in Shiraz varies significantly between winter and summer seasons and varies considerably spatially across the city irrespective of the season. However, all concentrations are below the guideline concentration. The HRA results show that the highest health risk is for children in summer, and the lowest is for adolescents and adults during winter, with generally higher health risks for younger age groups. However, Monte Carlo results for all age groups suggest no adverse health effects due to Al exposure. The sensitivity analysis shows that the sensitive parameters vary across age groups. For example, the Al concentration and ingestion rate pose the most risk for adolescent and adult groups, and children group, respectively. More importantly, the interaction of Al concentration with ingestion rate and body weight is the controlling parameters for evaluating HRA rather than Al concentration alone. We conclude that while the HRA of Al in Shiraz drinking water did not indicate significant health risk, regular monitoring and optimal operation of the coagulation and flocculation processes are essential.
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- Amin Mohammadpour
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Hormozgan, Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinates of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, USA
- The Water School, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL, USA
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Mandal U, Dhar A, Panda SN, Sena DR. Spatiotemporal evaluation and assessment of shallow groundwater quality for irrigation of a tropical coastal groundwater basin. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:116715-116740. [PMID: 35931849 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22266-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study aims at analyzing groundwater quantity and quality simultaneously to identify its availability and suitability for irrigation. Various water quality indices were used to assess (i) origin of the groundwater sources (Gibbs diagram); (ii) salinity, alkalinity, and sodium hazard (sodium adsorption ratio, exchangeable sodium percentage, Kelly's ratio, US Salinity Laboratory diagram, Wilcox diagram); (iii) magnesium hazard (magnesium absorption ratio); (iv) carbonate and bicarbonate hazard (residual sodium carbonate); (v) hydro-chemical facie and evaluation (Piper diagram and Expanded Durov diagram); and (vi) statistical relationship among the variables, sample sites, and spatiotemporal grouping (principal component analysis and cluster analysis). The overall objective is to quantify the irrigation suitability of groundwater reserves. Gibb's diagram suggests that the groundwater quality is mainly controlled by rock-water interaction. Piper trilinear showed the presence of various types of hydro-chemical facies such as Ca-Mg-HCO3, mixed, and sodium bicarbonate. The expanded Durov diagram revealed the hydro-chemical evolution, grouping, and areal distribution of the groundwater samples. USSL diagram, Wilcox diagram, Kelly's ratio, magnesium hazard, and permeability index suggest that the groundwater quality is suitable for irrigation. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett's tests confirmed the applicability of principal component analysis (PCA), which indicates that groundwater quality is controlled by rock-water interaction mainly. It also suggests that the groundwater has carbonate dissolution, which indicates the groundwater's hardness increased. Cluster analysis (CA) from the year 2000 to 2010 shows 4 to 8 groups present within the study area. Irrigation water quality suitability map and predicted groundwater potential zone map together act as a master tool for deciding tube well location, pumping schedule, and crop planning for the sustainability of the agriculture eco-system in the study area. The implementation of the aforementioned activities in the study area will further stop the advancement of the seawater intrusion front. The methodology shows the potential applicability for similar coastal groundwater basins worldwide with or without modification.
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- Uday Mandal
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248195, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- SRM University-AP, Neerukonda, Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India
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Mallik S, Chakraborty A, Mishra U, Paul N. Prediction of irrigation water suitability using geospatial computing approach: a case study of Agartala city, India. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:116522-116537. [PMID: 35668267 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21232-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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An increase in population expansion, urban sprawling environment, and climate change has resulted in increased food demand, water scarcity, environmental pollution, and mismanagement of water resources. Groundwater, i.e., one of the most precious and mined natural resources is used to address a variety of environmental demands. Among all, irrigation is one of the leading consumers of groundwater. Various natural heterogeneities and anthropogenic activities have impacted the groundwater quality. As a result, monitoring groundwater quality and determining its suitability are critical for the sustainable long-term management of groundwater resources. In this study, groundwater samples from 35 different sampling stations were collected and tested for various parameters associated with irrigation water quality. Hybrid MCDM (fuzzy-AHP) method was used to determine the groundwater suitability for irrigation purposes. The suitability map obtained using spatial overlay analysis was classified into low, moderate, and high irrigation water suitability zones. Along with suitability analysis, various regression-based machine learning models such as multiple linear regression (MLR), random forest (RF), and artificial neural network (ANN) were used and compared to predict irrigation water suitability. Results depicted that the ANN model with the highest R2 value of 0.990 and RMSE value near to zero (0) has outperformed all other models. The present methodology could be found useful to predict irrigation water suitability in the region where regular sampling and analysis are quite challenging.
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- Santanu Mallik
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institution of Technology Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, 799046, Tripura, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institution of Technology Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, 799046, Tripura, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institution of Technology Agartala, Barjala, Jirania, 799046, Tripura, India
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- Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Lembucherra, 799210, Tripura, India
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Oguzcan S. Minimizing the exposure risk from groundwater pollution by optimizing the temporal extraction patterns. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:111958-111966. [PMID: 37821731 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30284-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Optimization models for minimizing pollutant exposure from groundwater resources require time and resources that many communities might not have ready access to due to their economic conditions. In such cases, it might be useful to develop a "rule of thumb" approach for suggestions in case of uncertainties and inadequate means to address these uncertainties. Monte Carlo analysis was performed for a simplified groundwater system, and the effects of temporal extraction patterns, distance to the pollution source, dispersivity, pollutant pulse period, pore water velocity, and decay were examined for minimizing the high pollutant exposure risk from the extracted groundwater. Results indicate that, in a high uncertainty scenario, the best bet for minimizing the risk of high pollutant exposure would be to adopt a frequent temporal extraction pattern and supply the water as a mixture of extractions from multiple wells spread over an area. These findings can be used as a "rule of thumb" wherever time and resources might be the limiting factors.
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- Semih Oguzcan
- Engineering Faculty, European University of Lefke, Lefka, 10, Mersin, Turkey.
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Tang L, Yao R, Zhang Y, Ding W, Wang J, Kang J, Liu G, Zhang W, Li X. Hydrochemical analysis and groundwater suitability for drinking and irrigation in an arid agricultural area of the Northwest China. J Contam Hydrol 2023; 259:104256. [PMID: 37865976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Groundwater is the foremost water source in the arid and semiarid regions of Northwest China. Assessing groundwater's drinking and irrigation quality is essential for protecting these valuable groundwater resources. In this study, a total of 24 confined groundwater samples and 54 phreatic groundwater samples were collected in the southern and central Ningxia area for hydrochemical analysis and quality assessment. The hydrochemical results revealed that hydrochemical types of phreatic and confined groundwater consistently belonged to Na-SO4-Cl and Na-Mg-SO4-Cl types. The driving forces of groundwater chemistry were determined by gypsum dissolution, silicate dissolution, and positive cation exchange for phreatic and confined aquifers. The entropy-weighted water quality index (EWQI) and irrigation water quality index (IWQI) showed that the drinking water quality and irrigation quality were better in phreatic groundwater than in confined groundwater due to the Neogene-Paleogene groundwater system recharge and strong evaporation. Measures such as controlling groundwater extraction and optimizing well placement need to be implemented. The achievements would be helpful for groundwater management and protection in agricultural areas under semi-arid and arid climates.
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- Lijun Tang
- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China; Engineering Research Center of Groundwater Pollution Control and Remediation, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- Mineral Geological Survey Institute of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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- Ningxia Survey and Monitoring Institute of Land and Resources, Yinchuan 750000, China
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Ahn SH, Jeong DH, Kim M, Lee TK, Kim HK. Prediction of groundwater quality index to assess suitability for drinking purpose using averaged neural network and geospatial analysis. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 265:115485. [PMID: 37729698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Groundwater quality management is pivotal for ensuring public health and ecological resilience. However, the conventional water quality indices often face challenges related to parameter selection, geographic coverage, and scalability. The integration of machine learning and spatial analysis represents a promising methodological shift, allowing for high accuracy and adaptive management strategies. The Safe Groundwater Project in Unsupplied Areas (2017-2020) employed a comprehensive Groundwater Quality Index (GQI) to evaluate potable groundwater quality across South Korea, utilizing a large dataset comprising 28 water quality parameters and 3552 wells. This study revealed that over 50 % of the evaluated wells (Total 8326 wells) were inappropriate as sources of drinking water, indicating a pressing need for policy revision. The averaged neural network model achieved a high predictive accuracy of approximately 95 % for GQI grades, outperforming other classification models. The introduction of 2D spatial analysis in conjunction with machine learning algorithms notably increased the predictive accuracy for unevenly distributed groundwater samples. Moreover, this combined approach enabled the intuitive visualization of groundwater vulnerability across various regions, which can inform targeted interventions for effective resource allocation and management. This research represents a methodologically robust, interdisciplinary approach that holds significant implications for a framework for future groundwater quality management and vulnerability assessment.
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- Seok Hyun Ahn
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, South Korea
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- Soil and Groundwater Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon 22689, South Korea
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- Soil and Groundwater Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon 22689, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, South Korea.
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- Soil and Groundwater Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon 22689, South Korea.
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Jang J, Lee JY, Redwan M, Raza M, Lee M, Oh S. Hydrogeological characteristics and water chemistry in a coastal aquifer of Korea: implications for land subsidence. Environ Monit Assess 2023; 195:1289. [PMID: 37821640 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11926-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Land subsidence is the gradual or sudden dropping of the ground surface developed by increasing the total stress. Most studies have discussed the relationship between land subsidence with groundwater level. However, there is a lack of discussion on groundwater environmental changes after occurring land subsidence. This study aimed to evaluate the hydrogeological and water chemistry characteristics of construction sites with land subsidence. Land subsidence in the Yangyang coastal area occurred suddenly on August 3, 2022, when the retaining wall of the construction collapsed. The groundwater level was measured three times, and water samples were collected twice between August 5, 2022, and September 5, 2022, for laboratory analysis. After land subsidence occurred, the average groundwater level was - 19.91 m ground level (GL) on August 9, 2022, and finally decreased to - 19.21 m GL on September 05, 2022. The groundwater levels surrounding the construction site gradually increased for a month. The electrical conductivity value measured at the monitoring wells ranged from 89 to 7800 μS/cm, and four wells exceeded the measurement limit near the groundwater leaked points. The highest mixing ratio of leaked water samples, collected on August 9, 2022, was 27.6%. Furthermore, the fresh groundwater-saltwater interface depth was estimated to be above the construction bottom. Although groundwater levels recovered, the groundwater quality continuously is affected by saltwater. This finding could contribute to understanding the hydrogeological characteristics surrounding construction sites with land subsidence and provide insight into the hydrochemical evolution process during declined groundwater levels in coastal aquifers.
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- Jiwook Jang
- Department of Geology, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Geology, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Geology Department, Sohag Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Nasser City, 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Geology, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Geology, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Geology, College of Natural Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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Wang J, Kong J, Gao C, Zhou L. Effect of mixed physical barrier on seawater intrusion and nitrate accumulation in coastal unconfined aquifers. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:105308-105328. [PMID: 37713083 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29637-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Physical barrier has been proven to be one of the most effective measures to prevent and control seawater intrusion (SWI) in coastal areas. Mixed physical barrier (MPB), a new type of physical barrier, has been shown to have higher efficiency in SWI control. As with conventional subsurface dam and cutoff wall, the construction of MPB may lead to the accumulation of nitrate contaminants in coastal aquifers. We investigated the SWI control capacity and nitrate accumulation in the MPB using a numerical model of variable density flow coupling with reactive transport, and performed sensitivity analysis on the subsurface dam height, cutoff wall depth and opening spacing in the MPB. The differences in SWI control and nitrate accumulation between MPB and conventional subsurface dam and cutoff wall were compared to assess the applicability of different physical barrier. The numerical results show that the construction of MPB will increase the nitrate concentration and contaminated area in the aquifer. The prevention and control efficiency of MPB against SWI is positively correlated with the depth of the cutoff wall, reaching the highest efficiency at the minimum effective dam height, and the retreat distance of the saltwater wedge is positively correlated with the opening spacing. We found a non-monotonic relationship between the change in subsurface dam height and the extent of nitrate accumulation, with total nitrate mass and contaminated area increasing and then decreasing as the height of the subsurface dam increased. The degree of nitrate accumulation increased linearly with increasing the height of the cutoff wall and the opening spacing. Under certain conditions, MPB is 46-53% and 16-57% more efficient in preventing and controlling SWI than conventional subsurface dam and cutoff wall, respectively. However, MPB caused 14-27% and 2-12% more nitrate accumulation than subsurface dam and cutoff wall, respectively. The findings of this study are of great value for the protection of coastal groundwater resources and will help decision makers to select appropriate engineering measures and designs to reduce the accumulation of nitrate pollutants while improving the efficiency of SWI control.
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- Jun Wang
- Key Laboratory of Coastal Disaster and Protection (Hohai University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology, Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Disaster and Protection (Hohai University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology, Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Disaster and Protection (Hohai University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology, Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coastal Disaster and Protection (Hohai University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology, Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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Kumar R, Kumari A, Kumar R, Sulaiman MA, Zafar MM, Singh A, Prabhakar R, Pippal PS. Assessing the geochemical processes controlling groundwater quality and their possible effect on human health in Patna, Bihar. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:107138-107157. [PMID: 36892700 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26203-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This research was conducted in the urban area of Patna region, the capital and largest city of Bihar, which is part of the Indo-Gangetic alluvium plain. This study aims to identify the sources and processes controlling groundwater's hydrochemical evolution in the Patna region's urban area. In this research, we evaluated the interplay between several measures of groundwater quality, the various possible causes of groundwater pollution, and the resulting health risks. Twenty groundwater samples were taken from various locations and examined to determine the water quality. The average EC of the groundwater in the investigated area was 728 ± 331.84 µS/cm, with a range of around 300-1700 µS/cm. Positive loadings were seen for total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), sodium (Na+), chloride (Cl-), and sulphate (SO42-) in principal component analysis (PCA), demonstrating that these variables accounted for 61.78% of the total variance. In the groundwater samples, the following main cations are the most prevalent such as Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+, while the dominant anions are HCO3- > Cl- > SO42-. The elevated HCO3- and Na+ ions indicate that carbonate mineral dissolution might affect the study area. The result demonstrated that 90% of samples fall into the Ca-Na-HCO3 type, remaining in the mixing zone. The presence of the NaHCO3 kind of water is suggestive of shallow meteoric water, which may have originated from the river Ganga that is located nearby. The results show that a multivariate statistical analysis and graphical plots successfully identify the parameters controlling groundwater quality. In accordance with guidelines for safe drinking water, the electrical conductivity and potassium ion concentrations in the groundwater samples are 5% higher than acceptable levels. People who take large amounts of salt replacements report feeling tight in the chest, vomiting, having diarrhoea, developing hyperkalaemia, having trouble breathing, and even experiencing heart failure.
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- Ramesh Kumar
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, India.
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- Environmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Patna University, Patna, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, India
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- Environmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Patna University, Patna, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, India
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Masood N, Hudson-Edwards KA, Zafar T, Farooqi A. Natural carbon mineralization and its control on the geochemical evolution of coal-based aquifers in the Salt Range, Punjab, Pakistan. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:7033-7050. [PMID: 37256533 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01621-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Hydrochemical analysis of the Salt Range was conducted to understand carbon weathering and its impact on groundwater evolution within the complex geological framework of Punjab. Our results showed that groundwater samples were alkaline with a pH range of 7.0-8.6 and 7.8-8.8 for the eastern Salt Range (ESR) and Trans-Indus Salt Range (TSR), respectively, while that of the Central Salt Range (CSR) was acidic to moderately alkaline ranging between 5.7 and 7.5. The water types of Ca-Mg-HCO3, Ca-Mg-Cl, and Ca-Cl2 were the dominant hydro-chemical facies in ESR and CSR sites. However, groundwater of the TSR site falls under Ca-Mg-Cl, Ca-Cl2, and mixed types of Ca-Mg-SO4. Our new findings suggest that groundwater chemistry is primarily controlled by rock dominance and reverse ion exchange reaction, followed by evapotranspiration processes. The wells of ESR, CSR, and TSR were reported with higher levels of Fe and Zn. Regarding the suitability for irrigation, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR), sodium percentage (Na%), Kelley's ratio (KR), and potential salinity (PS) at all three sites (ESR, TSR, and CSR) had the potential to become a salinity hazard. The conceptual model of geochemical evolution shows that both local and regional salinization is driven by local geology and intensive coal mining activities. The neutralization capacity of the parent geological formation buffers the acidity and lowers the overall trace element enrichment. The potential of natural weathering could be further explored as a solution to coal mining's impact on the environment.
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- Noshin Masood
- Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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- Environment and Sustainability Institute and Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, Penryn, TR710 9EZ, UK
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- School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, 550081, China
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- Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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