High exposure to arsenic from drinking water at several localities in eastern Croatia

Ćavar, Suzana; Klapec, Tomislav; Grubešić, Renata Jurišić; Valek, Marina

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2004.12.013

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“…Elevated concentrations in surface water and groundwater of up to 100-5000 μg L −1 can be found in areas of sulfide mineralization (WHO 2001). A high amount of arsenic in groundwater was also reported in southeastern Asia (Bangladesh, India, China, Taiwan, Philippines), North and South America, and some parts of Europe (Hungary, Romania, Croatia, and Serbia) (Smedley and Kinniburg 2002;Ng et al 2003;WHO 2001WHO , 2011Gebel 1999;Ćavar et al 2005;Romić et al 2011;Rowland et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 76%

Arsenic removal by nanoparticles: a review

Habuda-Stanić

Nujić

2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

156

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Contamination of natural waters with arsenic, which is both toxic and carcinogenic, is widespread. Among various technologies that have been employed for arsenic removal from water, such as coagulation, filtration, membrane separation, ion exchange, etc., adsorption offers many advantages including simple and stable operation, easy handling of waste, absence of added reagents, compact facilities, and generally lower operation cost, but the need for technological innovation for water purification is gaining attention worldwide. Nanotechnology is considered to play a crucial role in providing clean and affordable water to meet human demands. This review presents an overview of nanoparticles and nanobased adsorbents and its efficiencies in arsenic removal from water. The paper highlights the application of nanomaterials and their properties, mechanisms, and advantages over conventional adsorbents for arsenic removal from contaminated water.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Arsenic removal by nanoparticles: a review

Habuda-Stanić

Nujić

2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

156

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“…The general population may be exposed to high levels of inorganic arsenic in drinking water from the areas that contain high natural levels of arsenic in rock, e.g. several localities in East Croatia (35).…”

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confidence: 99%

Reproductive Toxicity of Metals in Men

Pizent¹,

Tariba²,

Živković³

2012

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

106

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A combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors contributes to adverse effects on the reproductive health in men. Metals are pervasive in food, water, air, tobacco smoke, and alcoholic beverages. Experimental studies suggest that many metals have adverse effects on the male reproductive function. However, information about reproductive effects of human exposure to metals is scarce and/or inconsistent. This review summarises the information from epidemiological studies of the effects of metal exposure on reproductive function in men. Factors capable of affecting these relationships were identifi ed and discussed. A particular attention is given to the studies considering infl uence of concomitant exposure to various metals. These studies have generally confi rmed that even moderate-to low-level exposure to lead affects certain reproductive parameters, and that exposure to cadmium affects the prostate function and serum testosterone levels. Adverse effects of mercury, manganese, chromium and arsenic on semen quality and altered serum hormone are less well documented. There is no clear evidence that boron exposure may impair reproductive health in men. Only a few studies have investigated reproductive effects of concomitant exposure to several metals and controlled for potential confounders. Future studies should consider the contribution of combined exposure to various metals and/or other factors that may infl uence individual susceptibility to reproductive health impairment in men. KEY WORDS: human semen quality, metals, metalloids, metal interactions, sex hormonesPizent A, et al.

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“…High correlation of these elements with As, Bi, Be and Pb argue in favour of dominant natural source for this element. Based on the knowlegde on occurences of high arsenic groundwater in regions of Slavonia (Ć avar et al, 2005;Habuda-Stanić et al, 2007;Ujević et al, 2010) and Vojvodina (Manojlović et al, 2009), levels of As in analysed wines are considered to be influenced not only by vineyard soil composition, but also by geochemistry of water used for irrigation of vine. The association of Cu-Mo-Sb in the atmospheric particulate matter have been reported to present a suite of elements attributed to non-exhaust vehicle emissions, released by mechanical abrasion of metal structures of vehicles, engine components, tires and brake linings (Dongarra, Manno, Varrica, & Vultaggio, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Eastern Slavonia is a region where increased concentrations of arsenic in drinking water presents a serious human health hazard (Ć avar, Klapec, Jurišić Grubešić , & Valik, 2005;Habuda-Stanić , Kuleš, Kalajdžić , & Romić , 2007;Ujević et al, 2010). Groundwater in this area is a source for public water supplies as well as for farmland irrigation, although it is frequently contaminated by naturally occurring arsenic.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%