Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water from Wuhai and Lingwu Sections of the Yellow River: Concentrations, Sources, and Ecological Risk

Liu, Yun; Bu, Qingwei; Cao, Hongmei; Zhang, Handan; Liu, Chuansheng; He, Xiaowei; Yun, Mengqi

doi:10.1155/2020/8458257

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“…Table 2 shows the concentration ranges of PAHs found in several rivers around the world. The comparison showed that the amount of ΣPAHs in the sediment samples (434.8–872.1 ng g −1 ) was similar to those found in the Yellow River, China [ 50 ], in the Erjien River, Taiwan [ 60 ], and was greater than the concentration found in the East China Sea, China [ 61 ], in the Yellow River and in the Henan Reach of Yellow River, China [ 44 , 56 ], in the Yellow River Estuary, China [ 62 ], in the Danube River, Hungary [ 57 ],and in Italy, in the Tiber River [ 34 , 48 , 63 ] and in the Sarno River [ 26 ]. However, the amount of ΣPAHs in the sediment samples was lower than the concentration found in the Daliao River, China [ 49 ], in the Cocó and Ceará Rivers, Brazil [ 64 ], in the Cauca River, Colombia [ 8 ], in the Buffalo River Estuary, South Africa [ 55 ], in the Ammer River, Germany [ 9 ], and in Durance River and Huveaune River, France [ 65 , 66 ].…”

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Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Pollution in Mediterranean Sea from Volturno River, Southern Italy: Distribution, Risk Assessment and Loads

Montuori

Rosa

Duca

et al. 2021

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This study reports the data on the contamination caused by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) drained from the Volturno River. The seasonal and spatial distribution of PAHs in water and sediment samples was assessed. The 16 PAHs were determined in the water dissolved phase (DP), suspended particulate matter (SPM), and sediments. A multidimensional statistical approach was used to identify three pollution composite indicators. Contaminant discharges of PAHs into the sea were calculated in about 3158.2 kg/year. Total concentrations of PAHs varied in ranges 434.8 to 872.1 ng g−1 and 256.7 to 1686.3 ng L−1 in sediment samples and in water (DP + SPM), respectively. The statistical results indicated that the PAHs mainly had a pyrolytic source. Considering the sediment quality guidelines (SQGs), the water environmental quality standards (USEPA EQS), and risk quotient (RQ), the Volturno River would be considered as an area in which the environmental integrity is possibly at risk.

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Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Pollution in Mediterranean Sea from Volturno River, Southern Italy: Distribution, Risk Assessment and Loads

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Rosa

Duca

et al. 2021

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“…These foundational techniques are further augmented by HPLC interfaced with diode-array and fluorescence detection (HPLC-DAD-FLD) as well as HPLC linked with fluorescence and ultraviolet detection (HPLC-FLD-UV). Although these supplementary methods are utilized less frequently, they offer invaluable spectral data and heightened sensitivity for detecting certain PAH compounds under specific analytical conditions [248][249][250][251]. GC-MS is particularly noteworthy for its superior sensitivity, selectivity, and operational efficiency, which positions it as the method of choice for analyzing volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, including PAHs.…”

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Freshwater Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Sources, Distribution, and Impacts

Berríos-Rolón,

Cotto,

Márquez

2024

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This review paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on the contamination of water systems by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs, organic contaminants characterized by two or more fused aromatic rings, are notably problematic due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and significant health risks. The review commences with an examination of various sources of PAHs in aquatic environments, encompassing both anthropogenic activities, such as industrial discharges, urban runoff, and oil spills, and natural phenomena including volcanic eruptions and wildfires. Subsequently, the discussion shifts to the distribution patterns of PAHs within different aquatic ecosystems, with an analysis of factors that influence their transport. Considerable focus is placed on the entry mechanisms of PAHs into water systems and their interactions with diverse environmental matrices. Additionally, the ecotoxicological effects of PAHs on aquatic life are scrutinized, with particular emphasis on molecular, individual, and ecosystemic impacts. This includes an exploration of PAH bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms and their potential mutagenic and carcinogenic consequences. The review further addresses the challenges associated with detecting and quantifying PAHs in aquatic settings, reflecting on the advancements in analytical methodologies and the complexities introduced by their varied physicochemical properties. The paper concludes with a summary of existing regulatory frameworks and guidelines governing PAH contamination in water systems, underscoring the imperative for global collaboration in the monitoring and management of PAH pollution.

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“…Then, 20 μl of injection standards (10 μg/ml HMB) was added to prepare the final volume of 1 ml in dichloromethane for instrumental analysis. 20…”

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Physiochemical analysis of drinking water in high and low crude oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

Luke,

Tobin-West,

Ofuru

et al. 2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Access to potable water is a human right that plays a significant role in maintaining health and sanitation. Its limited supply in oil-producing areas has been variously linked to diverse pollutants in crude oil-producing communities, in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. This cross-sectional study analysed and compared the physico-chemistry of drinking water sources in high and low crude oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region between January to February 2023. Methods: Water samples were collected from a total of 28 samples from geo-referenced points in 10 communities. Analysis was done using the approved APHA and ASTM methods and assessed based on the recommended World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits of detection for water quality. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social science (SPSS) version-26. Test of significance and associations were set at p<0.05 and 95% confidence level. Results: There were significant differences in the mean concentrations of water alkalinity, chromium (Cr), barium (Ba), total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and TOG in water sources of the high and low oil-producing communities. Other mean concentrations of the analysed physicochemical parameters were found to be within normal limits for pH, salinity, turbidity, EC, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solid (TSS), DO, and BOD, below the limit for alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrate (NO3), ammonia (NH3), sulphate (SO4), bicarbonates (HCO3), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), TPH and above recommended limits for temperature, PAH and TOG. Conclusions: The study showed that both high and low oil-producing communities had contaminated ground and surface water sources, although the high oil-producing areas were much more polluted. It is, therefore, necessary to enhance the national oil pollution regulatory mechanisms and remediation activities in heavily polluted sites to safeguard community water sources and protect human health.

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water from Wuhai and Lingwu Sections of the Yellow River: Concentrations, Sources, and Ecological Risk

Cited by 9 publications

References 35 publications

Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Pollution in Mediterranean Sea from Volturno River, Southern Italy: Distribution, Risk Assessment and Loads

Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Pollution in Mediterranean Sea from Volturno River, Southern Italy: Distribution, Risk Assessment and Loads

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Freshwater Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Sources, Distribution, and Impacts

Physiochemical analysis of drinking water in high and low crude oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

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