Environmental risk of nickel in aquatic Arctic ecosystems

Gauthier, P.; Blewett, Tamzin A.; Garman, Emily; Schlekat, Christian E.; Middleton, Ellie; Suominen, Emily; Crémazy, Anne

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148921

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“…While cadmium compounds are known to cause protracted ecotoxicity and human health effects (ATSDR, 2012), nickel exposure can cause allergies, dermatitis, cardiovascular and kidney conditions, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung and nose cancer (USEPA, 2000;Genchi et al, 2020). Ni toxicity affects multiple trophic levels and all aquatic organisms (Wang et al, 2020;Gauthier et al, 2021). There is a possible elevation in the concentration of heavy metals and other persistent organic pollutants since the area still faces serious pollution from different anthropogenic sources from illegal refining, waste dumping, open defecation, and plastic litter.…”

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Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Kabari,

Amarachi,

Ochuko

et al. 2023

Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Drinking water quality is a critical factor affecting human health particularly in natural resourcedependent countries including Nigeria. Hydrocarbon related pollution, mining waste, microbial load, industrial discharge and other anthropogenic stressors degrade drinking water quality in coastal communities and pose serious public health and ecological risks. This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of drinking water in selected communities (Okerenkoko, Kurutie, and Oporoza) located in Gbaramatu Kingdom, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, in order to assess the water quality using the Water Quality Index (WQI) and pollution models. Nitrate, Chromium, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Aluminium, pH, Total Hardness, Total Dissolved Solids, Cyanide, and Residual Chlorine were measured in twelve selected locations across the three communities. The WQI results of the analyzed water samples in the area indicated that they exceeded the critical WQI value of 100, with a mean pH of 8.11 ± 0.32, indicating unsuitability for consumption. Nickel ranging from 0.014 to 0.176 mg/L and residual chlorine 11.6 to 7407 mg/L were the major contributors to the degradation of water quality and exceeded the WHO recommended limit of 0.02 and 0.25 respectively. While groundwater had better organoleptic properties compared to surface and rain water, the geo-accumulation index showed that water sources in the area vary from moderately to heavily contaminated with Ni and Cd. These WQI and pollution model results necessitate an urgent response from local stakeholders to address the water quality deterioration, such as providing alternative water supplies, to minimize the potential health risks to the local population.

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Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Kabari,

Amarachi,

Ochuko

et al. 2023

Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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“…According to several studies, nickel mining sites, which are generally close to rivers and the sea, allow nickel to enter waters through rainwater runoff from piles of mine soil and mine soil dust deposited from the atmosphere [9]. This condition can shift the natural concentration of nickel in the waters to extreme conditions; namely, the concentration of nickel in the waters increases beyond the limit so that nickel will be toxic to aquatic biota [10]. Marine biota that live in biologically polluted waters will accumulate these heavy metals in their tissues [11].…”

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“…The build-up of heavy metals in the tissues of organisms can result in long-term health issues and potentially threaten populations [13]. Fish gills are the primary route for toxicants to enter fish, making them sensitive indicators of environmental pollutant effects on fish [10]. The liver, crucial for primary metabolism, plays a pivotal role in accumulating, transforming, and excreting environmental contaminants or xenobiotics [14].…”

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Bioaccumulation and Depuration Dynamics of Nickel Chloride in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Exposed to Sub-lethal Concentrations

Sheethal,

Nadoor,

Somashekara

et al. 2024

IJECC

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The current objective of this research is to examine the bioaccumulation and subsequent depuration levels of nickel chloride within vital organs such as the gills, liver, and kidney of Oreochromis niloticus under controlled laboratory conditions. The fish were subjected to exposure under two sub-lethal concentrations, i.e., 1/5th (9.39 ppm) and 1/10th (4.69 ppm), for 28 days of absorption and subsequently transferred to uncontaminated, good aerated water for 28days of elimination (depuration). Following 28 days of exposure to lower sub-lethal and higher sub-lethal nickel chloride concentrations, the sequence of bioaccumulation of nickel chloride in organs was observed as kidney > liver > gills. The depuration trend for higher and lower concentrations was gills> liver > kidney. The kidney exhibited the highest accumulation of Ni. Meanwhile, the Ni depuration in the gills was significantly (p<0.05) more when compared to other routes following exposure to both concentrations. This research assessed nickel chloride's bioaccumulation and depuration dynamics in Oreochromis niloticus, providing insights into its physiological responses to metal exposure. The study concludes that nickel accumulates predominantly in the kidney, with gills exhibiting the highest depuration rates, highlighting the importance of understanding metal uptake and elimination mechanisms in aquatic organisms for effective pollution management.

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“…On the other hand, nickel (Ni) is classified as an essential metal, and its physical and chemical properties have led to its wide use in metallurgy (electroplating, Ni–Cd batteries, and alloy production); it is also used as a catalyst in the chemical and food industry (Genchi et al, 2020). Consequently, Ni is found in the environment in concentrations ranging from 0.01 mg Ni L −1 (Gauthier et al, 2021) or 0.1 mg Ni L −1 (Souza et al, 2016) up to concentrations as high as 1.08 mg Ni L −1 (de Carvalho et al, 2017) and 4.84 mg Ni L −1 (Gauthier et al, 2021), due to the spread of Ni products in the manufacturing, recycling, and disposal phases (Genchi et al, 2020). In addition, these are the main metals responsible for freshwater contamination by mining, smelting, and atmospheric deposition in Canada (Bougas et al, 2013).…”

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Effects of Cadmium and Nickel Mixtures on Multiple Endpoints of the Microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata

Reis,

de Abreu,

Gebara

et al. 2024

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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It is crucial to investigate the effects of mixtures of contaminants on aquatic organisms, because they reflect what occurs in the environment. Cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) are metals that co‐occur in aquatic ecosystems, and information is scarce on their joint toxicity to Chlorophyceae using multiple endpoints. We evaluated the effects of isolated and combined Cd and Ni metals on multiple endpoints of the chlorophycean Raphidocelis subcapitata. The results showed that Cd inhibited cell density, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production (up to 308% at 0.075 mg L−1 of Cd), chlorophyll a (Chl a) fluorescence (0.050–0.100 mg L−1 of Cd), cell size (0.025–0.100 mg L−1 of Cd), and cell complexity in all concentrations evaluated. Nickel exposure decreased ROS production by up to 25% at 0.25 mg L−1 of Ni and Chl a fluorescence in all concentrations assessed. Cell density and oxygen‐evolving complex (initial fluorescence/variable fluorescence [F0/Fv]) were only affected at 0.5 mg L−1 of Ni. In terms of algal growth, mixture toxicity showed antagonism at low doses and synergism at high doses, with a dose level change greater than the median inhibitory concentration. The independent action model and dose‐level–dependent deviation best fit our data. Cadmium and Ni mixtures resulted in a significant increase in cell size and cell complexity, as well as changes in ROS production and Chl a fluorescence, and they did not affect the photosynthetic parameters. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;00:1–15. © 2024 SETAC

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Environmental risk of nickel in aquatic Arctic ecosystems

Cited by 21 publications

References 220 publications

Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Bioaccumulation and Depuration Dynamics of Nickel Chloride in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Exposed to Sub-lethal Concentrations

Effects of Cadmium and Nickel Mixtures on Multiple Endpoints of the Microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata

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