PCDD/F Levels in the Vicinity of an Old Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator: Temporal Variation in Soils

Domingo, José L.; Schuhmacher, Marta; Granero, S.; Llobet, Juan M.; Kok, H.A.M. de

doi:10.1007/pl00006609

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“…Although studies carried out in Spain (9,29) did not demonstrate any significant difference in PCDD/F levels in soils according to wind direction, Maincy's soils, which were situated under the prevailing wind direction showed significantly higher PCDD/F levels than comparison soils. Soil from site 10 which was located close to the MSWI in a Northerly direction showed dioxin levels which were markedly lower than other soils from the study area situated Northeast, proving the probable strong influence of wind direction.…”

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“…However, it has been found that PCBs are also emitted from industrial sources, even if they weakly contribute to total TEQ ( , ). Because soils have been demonstrated to act as a conservative matrix for dioxin or PCB atmospheric deposition and to reflect a long-term exposure (), the impact of pollution from these old factories would still be perceptible in the surrounding grounds ( , ). Foraging animals such as free-range chickens are particularly exposed to soil contamination by direct soil ingestion.…”

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Environmental and Human Impact of an Old-Timer Incinerator in Terms of Dioxin and PCB Level: A Case Study

Pirard

Eppe

Massart

et al. 2005

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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The impact of a recently closed old municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) on polychlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDD), polychlorodibenzofuran (PCDF), and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) levels in the surrounding environment and resident serum has been studied in a small rural area of France. Studied soils and eggs from chickens foraging on these soils were sampled in the vicinity of the MSWI underthe prevailing wind stream, while comparison samples were collected outside the assumed impact zone. PCB levels observed in soils and eggs did not differ statistically from comparison sites. This confirmed the low impact of MSWI PCB emission on environmental media, compared to other well-known sources. PCDD/PCDF levels in soils and eggs were significantly higher than in comparison samples, pointing out the impact of MSWI emission on the surrounding environment. The high dioxin concentrations in eggs set aside for private consumption would increase the dioxin intake for the studied population. Blood specimens of 10 nonoccupationally exposed volunteers who had lived within a 2 km radius of the incinerator for at least 25 years have been analyzed. When adjusted for age, PCB and PCDD/F blood levels were higher than general European populations and comparable to a similarly exposed Belgian population.

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Environmental and Human Impact of an Old-Timer Incinerator in Terms of Dioxin and PCB Level: A Case Study

Pirard

Eppe

Massart

et al. 2005

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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“…In turn, although recent studies have demonstrated that for MSWI with modern technologies, human PCDD/F exposure is mainly due to background contamination (Domingo, 2002;Domingo et al, 1999bDomingo et al, , 2002, there are only a few reports concerning PCDD/F concentrations in blood of subjects living in the vicinity of MSWIs. Deml et al (1996) did not find direct health hazards related to PCDD/F emissions from a German MSWI.…”

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Levels of dioxins and furans in plasma of nonoccupationally exposed subjects living near a hazardous waste incinerator

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Schuhmacher

Hernández

et al. 2005

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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The potential adverse effects of hazardous waste incinerators (HWI) continue to be a subject of worry. The construction of the first and till now only HWI in Spain finished in 1999. To assess the potential impact of the plant on public health, a preoperational monitoring program was established during the period of construction. The main goal of the present study was to determine, after approximately 3 years of regular operations in the facility, the concentrations of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) in plasma of nonoccupationally exposed subjects living near the HWI. Blood samples were obtained from 20 volunteers aged 19-62 years. The mean PCDD/F concentration in plasma was 15.70 pg I-TEQ/g lipid (range 4.66-29.25 pg I-TEQ/g lipid), which is significantly lower than the mean level found in the baseline survey, 27.01 pg I-TEQ/g lipid (range 14.79-48.95 pg I-TEQ/g lipid). Reductions were noted for both sexes and for all age groups. The comparison with PCDD/F levels from a number of different countries shows that, in general terms, the current PCDD/F concentrations are lower than most results recently reported. It is concluded that emissions from the stack of the HWI assessed here should not mean any additional significant exposure to PCDD/Fs for the population living near the facility.

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“…The damaging effects of dust fall, is characterized by enriched toxic heavy metals such as As, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn, Mn and Cd [27,28]. While some of these elements are essential for humans, at high levels they can also mean a toxicological risk [25,29].…”

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Element Content of Surface and Underground Water Sources around a Cement Factory Site in Calabar, Nigeria

Egbe

Nsonwu-Anyanwu

Offor

et al. 2017

IJT

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Background: Cement production is associated with heavy metal emissions and environmental pollution by cement dust. The degree of contamination of drinking water sources by major and trace elements present in cement dust generated by united cement factory (UNICEM) is still uncertain. This study estimated the element content of ground and surface water samples (handdug wells, boreholes and streams) around the factory site to determine the impact of cement dust exposure on the water levels of these elements.Methods: This study was conducted at UNICEM at Mfamosing, Akamkpa local government area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Drinking water samples (5 from each location) were collected from the cement factory quarry site camp, 3 surrounding communities and Calabar metropolis (45 km away from factory) serving as control. The lead (Pb), copper (Cu), manganes (Mn), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn) and arsenic (As) levels of samples were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and LSD post hoc at P = 0.05. Results:As and Pb content of samples from camp were above the WHO recommendations of 0.01mg/l and 0.01mg/l respectively. Chromium and cadmium content of all water samples were above and others below WHO recommendations. Water levels of Mn, Fe, Zn, As, Se, Cd, Ca and Si were significantly elevated (though below WHO recommendations) in camp than other locations (P<0.05). Conclusion:Production of cement results in As, Pb, Cr and cd contamination of drinking water sources near the factory. Treatment of all drinking water sources is recommended before public use to avert deleterious health consequences.

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PCDD/F Levels in the Vicinity of an Old Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator: Temporal Variation in Soils

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Environmental and Human Impact of an Old-Timer Incinerator in Terms of Dioxin and PCB Level: A Case Study

Environmental and Human Impact of an Old-Timer Incinerator in Terms of Dioxin and PCB Level: A Case Study

Levels of dioxins and furans in plasma of nonoccupationally exposed subjects living near a hazardous waste incinerator

Element Content of Surface and Underground Water Sources around a Cement Factory Site in Calabar, Nigeria

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