Heavy metal contamination in river water, sediment, groundwater and human blood, from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Gupta, Varsha; Kumar, Dinesh; Dwivedi, Anamika; Vishwakarma, Umesh Kumar; Malik, D. S.; Paroha, Seema; Mohan, Narendra; Gupta, Neelima

doi:10.1007/s10653-022-01290-0

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“…The concentration of As was not detected in Bosaq and Shagokas and the concentration of As was 0.04 and 0.03 mg/L in Kunai Khwar and Gumbir tributaries. In Bangladesh Korotoa River, the concentration of As was 46 mg/L 60 .…”

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The detrimental effects of heavy metals on tributaries exert pressure on water quality, Crossocheilus aplocheilus, and the well-being of human health

Subhanullah,

Hassan,

Ali

et al. 2024

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The escalating presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the Panjkora River water and their impact on fish pose a significant challenge to both the ecological community and human health. Consequently, a study was conducted with the primary aim of elucidating their influence on human health-related issues. To address this, the concentrations of heavy metals, including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn), in both water and the fish species Crossocheilus diplocheilus were investigated across various locations within the study area. The quantification of HMs concentration was carried out utilizing an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The highest concentration in water was found as 0.060 mg/L for Pb and lowest for Fe, whereas the highest concentration in fish was 2.028 mg/kg for Pb and lowest for As. Human health risk associated with fish eating was evaluated by using health risk indices (HRI) for non-carcinogenic health risks and targeted cancer risk (TR) for carcinogenic health risks. The values of the health risk index (HRI) were found greater than 1 except Fe (0.0792), Zn (0.782), and Mn (0.541). The highest mean HRI > 1 was recorded for As (62.99), Cd (26.85), and Pb (10.56). This implies that fish consumption from river Panjkora is not safe up to some extent. Similarly, the TR value for As, Cd, and Pb was found 2.8 $$\times {10}^{-2}$$ × 10 - 2 , 1.6 $$\times {10}^{-2}$$ × 10 - 2 , 2.8 ×$${10}^{-3}$$ 10 - 3 which showed cancer risk. There is a detected risk to human health associated with the consumption of fish from the Panjkora River. The government must implement adaptive measures to address this significant issue of water pollution in the study area. Additionally, there is a need for further extensive and prolonged research studies in this context.

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The detrimental effects of heavy metals on tributaries exert pressure on water quality, Crossocheilus aplocheilus, and the well-being of human health

Subhanullah,

Hassan,

Ali

et al. 2024

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“…In addition, laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-sector field-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-SF-MS) was used to determine the Tl concentration in the bone of someone who was killed by Tl poisoning 38 years ago ( Hann et al, 2005 ). Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) is also used for detecting Tl in biological samples, with a dynamic range from ppb to ppm ( Lech and Lachowicz, 2009 , Gupta et al, 2023 ). Microwave plasma-atomic emission spectrometry, which is a recently introduced technique for multi-element analysis with a low running cost ( Fujihara and Nishimoto, 2020 , Fujihara and Nishimoto, 2023 ), is also expected to be applied to Tl analysis in biological samples.…”

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Thallium - poisoner’s poison: An overview and review of current knowledge on the toxicological effects and mechanisms

Fujihara,

Nishimoto

2024

Current Research in Toxicology

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“…The middle stretch of Ganga from Haridwar to Kanpur receives municipal and industrial wastes from Haridwar, Bijnor, Gharhmukteswar, Anupshahr, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, and Kanpur cities and also receives toxic wastes from Ramganga and Kali rivers. This stretch is home to about 500 industries, including pulp and paper, sugar, textile, and leather, etc., including about 400 tanneries in Kanpur city, which discharge about 1000 MLD of wastewater into the main stem of Ganga either directly or through drains (Chaudhary and Walker 2019;Gupta et al, 2022). In terms of the number of industrial units, the tannery sector dominates, while in terms of wastewater generation, the pulp and paper sector dominates followed by the chemical and sugar sector.…”

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“…Untreated industrial wastewater, agricultural spills, and anthropogenic materials contain various health-hazardous heavy metals such as Cr, Cu, Cd, Pb, Hg, As, salts, and pesticides (Gupta et al, 2017;Maurya and Malik, 2019). These heavy metals accumulate in the water column, sediments, and tissues of aquatic organisms, and their high concentration is gradually transferred into the ecosystem through the food chain causing metal toxicity in organisms (Malik and Maurya, 2014;Kumar et al, 2017, Kumar et al, 2018, Kumar et al, 2020, Gupta et al, 2022. Therefore, the entry of these metals into the river ecosystem causes continuous loss of natural habitat and aquatic biodiversity.…”

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Effect of Barrages and Anthropogenic Activities on Ecological Integrity of the Ganga River: A Review on Current Issues and Restoration Efforts

Kumar,

Malik

et al. 2023

AgroEnvironmental Sustainability

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The Ganga River, a lifeline for millions of people in the Indian subcontinent, is facing significant environmental challenges due to the construction of barrages and various anthropogenic activities along its course. This review paper examines the effects of barrages and human interventions on the ecological integrity of the Ganga and explores current issues surrounding its deteriorating ecosystem. Furthermore, it discusses the restoration efforts undertaken to mitigate the ecological impacts and restore the river's health. The construction of dams and barrages can aggravate the situation in the context of the Ganga, which is already suffering from the discharge of industrial and agricultural wastes. The construction of various dams, barrages, and hydroelectric projects is affecting the water flow of the Ganga. These affect the water flow, resulting in the accumulation of solid waste on the river bed. Barrages not only affect the water flow but also restrict the migration of aquatic fauna. This affects the hydrological balance of the Ganga as well as the survival and existence of several fish species. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of barrages and anthropogenic activities on Ganga's ecological integrity, sheds light on the current issues plaguing the river, and highlights the ongoing restoration efforts. By understanding the complex interplay between human activities and ecosystem dynamics, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding Ganga's ecological health and ensuring its sustainable future.

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Heavy metal contamination in river water, sediment, groundwater and human blood, from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cited by 21 publications

References 28 publications

The detrimental effects of heavy metals on tributaries exert pressure on water quality, Crossocheilus aplocheilus, and the well-being of human health

The detrimental effects of heavy metals on tributaries exert pressure on water quality, Crossocheilus aplocheilus, and the well-being of human health

Thallium - poisoner’s poison: An overview and review of current knowledge on the toxicological effects and mechanisms

Effect of Barrages and Anthropogenic Activities on Ecological Integrity of the Ganga River: A Review on Current Issues and Restoration Efforts

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