Health risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of Kadava River Basin, Nashik, India

Wagh, Vasant; Panaskar, D. B.; Mukate, Shrikant; Gaikwad, Satyajit; Muley, Aniket; Varade, Abhay M.

doi:10.1007/s40808-018-0496-z

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“…HEI is used in assessing associated carcinogenic risks of a given set of water samples. This is because it gives an overall quality of waters with respect to their heavy metals content (Edet and Offiong 2002;Wagh et al 2018;Ezugwu et al 2019;Ukah et al 2019;Egbueri 2020a). HEI is, therefore, calculated using:…”

Section: Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (Hei)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The HPI is also a risk assessment method that considers the composite effects of individual heavy metal on the overall water quality and suitability for drinking. Many researchers (Horton 1965;Brown et al 1970;Edet and Offiong 2002;Odukoya and Abimbola 2010;Herojeet et al 2015;Wagh et al 2018;Egbueri 2018Egbueri , 2020a have successfully employed HPI extensively in determining the overall quality of water based on heavy metal concentrations. The NIS (2007) drinking water quality standards were used for the…”

Section: Heavy Metal Pollution Index (Hpi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These trace elements enter water systems through many natural processes and anthropogenic activities (Wagh et al 2018; Barzegar et al 2018;Egbueri 2018Egbueri , 2019aEzugwu et al 2019;Mgbenu and Egbueri 2019). The natural processes that contribute to high concentration of heavy metals in waters include weathering of rocks and soils, decomposition of living matter, and atmospheric fall-out, whereas the anthropogenic activities encompass mining (which can lead to acid mine drainage) and mineral processing, domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes, etc.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When these various processes release trace elements into water systems, another important factor that determines the impact such metals have on the quality of water is solubility. Musa et al (2013) and Wagh et al (2018) reported that solubility of trace metals in soils and waters is mainly governed by pH, metal concentration, organic carbon concentration, ion exchange capacity, the oxidation state of mineral constituents, and redox potential of the media (soils or waters).…”

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“…This assessment is often carried out using chemometrics, which basically employs mathematical or statistical principles in solving problems linked to chemical water pollution. In different parts of the world, researchers (Belkhiri et al 2017;Njinga and Tshivhase 2017;Rahman et al 2017;Barzegar et al 2018;Wagh et al 2018;Mgbenu and Egbueri 2019) have successfully used different mathematical and statistical methodologies to assess the health risks of various water supplies. Such methodologies include pollution indices, multivariate statistical analyses, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk analyses.…”

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Chemometric analysis for pollution source identification and human health risk assessment of water resources in Ojoto Province, southeast Nigeria

Egbueri

Mgbenu

2020

Appl Water Sci

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This paper quantified the level of heavy metals contamination, identified possible sources of pollution, and assessed the human health risks associated with drinking water resources in Ojoto Province, Nigeria. The study's gross findings revealed that the suitability of some water sources for consumption purposes in this province is questionable. Based on water quality index, 57.14% of the total samples are within acceptable limits, while 42.86% are unsuitable for drinking. It was observed that the northwestern and southern parts of the study area have more of deteriorated water quality. The health hazard index revealed that 25% of the samples predispose their consumers (both adult and children populations) to high chronic health risks. Moreover, heavy metal pollution index, contamination index, and probability of cancer risk (CR) revealed that about 25% of the total samples were unsuitable and off the CR standard acceptable range of ≤ 1 × 10 −6-1 × 10 −4. Correlation and component factor analyses linked the origin of major ions to geogenic processes and that of the heavy metals to both natural and anthropogenic processes. Cluster analysis divided the samples into two equal classes (50% each): poor and excellent quality waters. This study indicated that Pb is the priority pollutant impacting the water quality. The various assessments revealed that waters from hand-dug wells and deeper boreholes are the least contaminated and hence best suited for drinking than waters from springs, streams, and shallow wells.

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Section: Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (Hei)mentioning

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Section: Heavy Metal Pollution Index (Hpi)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Chemometric analysis for pollution source identification and human health risk assessment of water resources in Ojoto Province, southeast Nigeria

Egbueri

Mgbenu

2020

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Geogenic Pollutants in Groundwater and Their Removal Techniques

Kushawaha

Aithani

2021

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Spatio‐temporal variability of public water supply characteristics and associated health hazards for children and adults in selected locations of Ambala, India

Kamboj,

Singh,

Arora

2024

Water Environment Research

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The contamination of public water supply and groundwater resources is a major concern in many parts of developing nations. Polluted water poses serious health risks to humans and the environment. This research was conducted to investigate the seasonal variations of the water quality parameters in the public water supply. To assess the supply water quality in different blocks of Ambala District, hydro‐chemical analysis was conducted after a series of systematic sampling in various locations. The statistical tools for water quality indexing including water quality indexing (WQI), heavy metal pollution indexing (HMPI), pollution indexing (PI), overall pollution indexing (OPI), metal indexing (MI), and hazard indexing (HI) were used for data as well as the health hazard analysis through water pathway. Overall, 40 water samples were taken from the public water supply systems covering winter and summer seasons, and the levels of pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), EC, F−, Cl−, NO3−, SO42−, HCO3−, As, B, Cd, Co, Pb, Zn, Cr, Fe, and Mn were investigated. The weight arithmetic index method was used for WQI, and water pollution indices such as HMPI, PI, OPI, and MI were calculated using different models to check the severity of contamination. The mean hazard quotient and hazard index values calculated using the concentration levels of As, B, Cd, Co, Pb, Cr, Fe, Mn, Zn, F−, and NO3− reveal that supply water may pose a significant health risk to both adults and children that further varies with temporal and spatial changes. During both seasons, a high carcinogenic risk for both adults and children was observed in the studied area because of high levels of As, Pb, Cd, and NO3−.Practitioner Points The quality of public supply water was assessed at the selected sites of Ambala, India. High levels of NO3−, As, Cd, and Pb were observed posing a health risk to adults and children via water pathway. 95% of the samples qualified for the excellent water quality category with respect to the levels of F−, Cl−, NO3−, SO42−, HCO3−, pH, EC, and TDS. Statistical analysis (HMPI, PI, MI, OPI, HI) using different models revealed water contamination with reference to the levels of NO3−, As, Pb, Cr, Ni, and Cd. Immediate measures are needed to uphold the safety and health of the natives.

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Health risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of Kadava River Basin, Nashik, India

Cited by 160 publications

References 32 publications

Chemometric analysis for pollution source identification and human health risk assessment of water resources in Ojoto Province, southeast Nigeria

Chemometric analysis for pollution source identification and human health risk assessment of water resources in Ojoto Province, southeast Nigeria

Geogenic Pollutants in Groundwater and Their Removal Techniques

Spatio‐temporal variability of public water supply characteristics and associated health hazards for children and adults in selected locations of Ambala, India

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