Heavy metals abundance and distribution in soil, groundwater and vegetables in parts of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India: implication for human health risk assessment

Ghasera, Khalid Mohammed; Rashid, Shaik A.; Gupta, K. C.

doi:10.18520/cs/v121/i8/1056-1063

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“…This study analyzed the presence of heavy metals in both industrial effluent and groundwater samples collected from various locations in urban Aligarh. It is important to note that metallic water contamination may be a direct consequence of the existence of metalliferous deposits in the soil and rock (Ghasera et al 2021). However, the primary sources of heavy metals in the studied area groundwater are industrial activities, including various operations, such as lock manufacturing and polishing.…”

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“…There are certain toxicants classified as 'light metals' that pose a significant risk to the environment and ecosystems when present in high concentrations, and Ni is one such example (Ghasera et al 2021). Nickel is found to be a probable carcinogenic substance that can have adverse effects on the lungs.…”

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GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India

Badar,

Ali,

Daniyal

et al. 2024

Water Practice &Amp; Technology

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The study presents an assessment of groundwater vulnerability due to heavy-metal contamination using Heavy Metal Pollution and Contamination Index of Urban Aligarh. Globally, hazardous compounds in industrially contaminated sites are pressing and high-priority issue. A detailed risk assessment was carried out to determine the potential health hazards linked to locations that were recently polluted. A total of 17 groundwater samples were taken from hand-pump and 20 industrial drainage samples were collected from selected areas of Aligarh. The concentration of heavy-metals in the collected samples analyzed were shown on maps using ArcGIS software and interpreted for Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPIx) and Contamination Index (CDx). These analyzed values were subsequently compared with the permissible limits established by the agencies like EPA, WHO, and BIS. The mean concentration of heavy-metals in groundwater of different locations was observed as follows particular sequence: Ni (1.40), Cu (0.58), Zn (0.06), Fe (0.08), Mn (0.04), Cr (0.001), Pb (0.00025) mg/l. Additionally in industrial effluent, Cr (18.3), Ni (13.34), Mn (1.16), Cu (1.99), Pb (1.2), Fe (6.3), Zn (0.51) mg/l. According to HPIx, the analysis reveals 64.7%, of visited areas belonged to have safe groundwater. Conversely, a smaller proportion, 35.3%, was found falling into heavy metal-polluted group.

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GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India

Badar,

Ali,

Daniyal

et al. 2024

Water Practice &Amp; Technology

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“…Human-made activities stemming from mining procedures, including smelting, slag piling, and tailings dumping, stand out as the most significant origins of nickel contamination. According to Ghasera et al (2021), the Igeo for every metal is computed and categorized as follows: untainted (Igeo ≤ 0); untainted to moderately polluted (0 < Igeo ≤ 1); reasonably polluted (1 < Igeo ≤ 2); moderately to intensely polluted (2 < Igeo ≤ 3); greatly polluted (3 < Igeo ≤ 4); significantly to exceedingly polluted (4 < Igeo ≤ 5); exceedingly polluted (Igeo > 5). Broadly, it is disclosed that the soil in the research area is not tainted concerning pollution.…”

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Pollution indices as useful tools for comparative potential health risks of nickel in water-soil-fodder-animals food chain in relation to spatial and temporal fluctuations

Khan,

Raza,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

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Contamination of fodder species with elevated levels of metallic compounds holds significant epidemiological relevance, as it serves as the primary gateway for the introduction of these elements into the food chain. This investigation was directed to ascertain the ecological and health hazard of nickel contamination through various indices in food chain resulting from the dietary consumption of commonly ingested fodder crops cultivated on contaminated sites in the proximity of Sahiwal (Sargodha) and Soone Valley (Khushab), Punjab, Pakistan. Samples of water, soil, forages, ruminant’s blood, feces, and milk were collected from two sites; Soone Valley (Site_1) and Sahiwal (Site_2) in summer (Season_1) and winter (Season_2) during 2022-23, and were analyzed for nickel concentrations employing atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The mean concentrations of nickel were varied from 0.0125–0.0579 mg L− 1, 0.386–2.123 mg kg− 1, 0.00853–0.5784 mg kg− 1, 0.1085–0.5918 mg L− 1, 0.04664–0.2122 mg kg− 1, and 0.00820–0.2147 mg L− 1 in water, soil, forages, blood, feces, and milk, correspondingly. Highly significantly a negative correlation was observed among the soil vs fodder of Site_1 and Site_2 during both seasons. In animals, the highest nickel concentration was detected in blood of buffaloes at Site_1, while lowest in milk of cows at Site_2. Nickel concentrations were detected under standard permissible limits described by FAO/WHO. Except to BCF and EF, all the computed indices (PLI, Igeo, Eri, DIM, EDI, HRI, THQ, EDD, ECR, and ILTCR) were < 1, indicating low concentrations of nickel in soil and fodder, thus ensuring the safety of local ruminants upon ingestion during both seasons at both sites. Henceforth, strongly advocate the regular surveillance of heavy metal concentrations in the pasture grass surrounding contaminated locations is necessary. Furthermore, we suggest implementing precautionary measures to mitigate unintentional exposures of both livestock and, consequently, human beings to the deleterious effects of metal toxicity.

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“…However, understanding the ecosystem's response to urbanization is critical in ensuring nature's long-term sustainability (Williams et al, 2009). In the current study area, the developmental activities have rapidly increased in during last few decades (Ghasera et al, 2021) and the impacts of urbanization has not yet been studied. This study assesses the diversity of herbaceous plants in both urban and rural area of Aligarh to fill the gap in knowledge and create a baseline data on the herbaceous plant diversity.…”

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Seasonal variation of herbaceous plant diversity along the urban - rural landscape in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sedeq¹,

Khan²,

Khan³

2022

IJAAP

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The present study aimed to understand the variation in herbaceous plant species diversity in urban (UR) and agricultural (AG) ecosystems of Aligarh. Data on herbaceous plant species richness (no. of species), diversity (Shannon-Wiener’s 'H) and spices dominance (1-D) were collected by laying 270 plots of 0.5*0.5 m at each stratum. We recorded a total of 81 plant species belonging to 75 genera and 29 families. Among them, 62.5 % of species were found in the AG sites and 37.5% in the UR sites. Herbaceous plant richness, and spices dominance were higher in AG in comparison to UR. Conversely, species evenness lower lower in AG compared to UR. At both the strata, species richness was the highest during the monsoon season. The mean Shannon diversity (AG = 1.25±0.03, UR = 0.78±0.03) and dominance (AG = 0.64±0.01, UR = 0.48±0.01) were the highest during the monsoon season, whereas evenness (AG = 0.87 0.01, UR = 0.93 0.007) had maximum value during the summer season. The study concluded that human stresses and disturbance have a greater impact on herbaceous plant diversity in urban areas (UR). These conclusions may have consequences for the planning of green areas in urban landscape and the conservation of plant diversity. However, more research into the processes related to urbanization and plant diversity is required.

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Heavy metals abundance and distribution in soil, groundwater and vegetables in parts of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India: implication for human health risk assessment

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GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India

GIS-based assessment of groundwater vulnerability to heavy metal contamination via water quality pollution indices in urban Aligarh, India

Pollution indices as useful tools for comparative potential health risks of nickel in water-soil-fodder-animals food chain in relation to spatial and temporal fluctuations

Seasonal variation of herbaceous plant diversity along the urban - rural landscape in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

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