Study of metal mobility and phytotoxicity in bottom sediments that have been influenced by former mining activities in Eastern Slovakia

Šestinová, Oľga; Findoráková, Lenka; Hančuľák, Jozef; Šestinová, Lenka

doi:10.1007/s12665-015-4625-y

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“…Organic matter content of sediments ranged from 8.1 to 14.2 % (Brázová et al 2015;Šestinová et al 2015). Table 1 of Environment of the Slovak Republic for Assessment of Risks from Pollution of Sediments of Streams and Water Reservoirs.…”

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Investigation of genotoxicity in river sediments

Sestinova¹,

Findoráková²,

Hančuľák³

et al. 2017

Nova Biotechnologica Et Chimica

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The purpose of the present study was to develop a useful screening method to assess genotoxic effect of polluted bottom sediments from the water reservoir Ružin No.I. The Hornád and Hnilec Rivers drained a former mining area, have been polluted in the long-term by heavy metals (Cu, As, Sb, Hg), which significantly contributed to environmental degradation. Genotoxicity of bottom sediment was evaluated by test SOS-ChromoPadTM 3.0 for solid samples without extraction. The mentioned test represents simple, quick and direct sediment phase toxicity testing procedure. In this test bacterial strain Escherichia coli K12 PQ37 was used. The results of SOSChromoPadTM 3.0 showed that sample Hornád has low potential genotoxic effect on the environment. It was determined on the basis of slight blue colouration of chromogenic paper at the point of sediment application. The sample Hnilec was negative. This test allows significantly reduce the time for obtaining information about sediments genotoxicity and accept necessary security proceeding in time.

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Investigation of genotoxicity in river sediments

Sestinova¹,

Findoráková²,

Hančuľák³

et al. 2017

Nova Biotechnologica Et Chimica

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“…Its catchment contains old, flooded mine areas and spoil heaps left by the mining and smelting of, among others, copper ores. Copper concentrations ranging from 196.0 to 310.7 mg/kg have been found in the bottom sediments of this reservoir [65]. Typically, copper concentrations in sediments are not high.…”

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“…0-298.0 mg/kg Ružín Reservoir (Slovakia)-196.0-310.7 mg/kg[65]; Kapshagay Reservoir (Kazakhstan)-0.12-0.38 mg/kg[57]; the ponds used for intensive shrimp farming (Brazil)-10.0-20.0 mg/kg[66]; Dobczyce Reservoir (Poland)-5.5-45.4 mg/kg[67].Co 3.0-40.0 mg/kg…”

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Toxic Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids in Bottom Sediments as a Geoecological Indicator of a Water Body’s Suitability for Recreational Use

Rzętała

Machowski

Solarski

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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The study of bottom sediments was conducted within the basins of water bodies used for recreational purposes (e.g., bathing, fishing and diving) in the Silesian Upland and its periphery in southern Poland. Various concentrations of trace elements were found in bottom sediments, reflected by the following levels: Pb (30–3020 mg/kg), Zn (142–35,300 mg/kg), Cd (0.7–286 mg/kg), Ni (10–115 mg/kg), Cu (11–298 mg/kg), Co (3–40 mg/kg), Cr (22–203 mg/kg), As (8–178 mg/kg), Ba (263–19,300 mg/kg), Sb (0.9–52.5 mg/kg), Br (1–31 mg/kg), Sr (63–510 mg/kg) and S (0.001–4.590%). These trace elements are present in amounts that usually exceed those found in other bodies of water or are sometimes even unprecedented among bodies of water in the world (e.g., cadmium—286 mg/kg, zinc—35,300 mg/kg, lead—3020 mg/kg, arsenic—178 mg/kg). It was found that bottom sediments were contaminated to varying degrees with toxic metals, metalloids and non-metals, as evidenced by the values of geoecological indicators, i.e., the geoaccumulation index (−6.31 < Igeo < 10.90), the sediment contamination factor (0.0 ≤ Cfi < 286.0), the sediment contamination degree (4.6 < Cd < 513.1) and the ratios of the concentrations found to the regional geochemical background (0.5 < IRE < 196.9). It was concluded that the presence of toxic elements (e.g., lead, zinc, cadmium, chromium, strontium and arsenic) in bottom sediments should be taken into account when classifying water bodies as suitable for recreational use. A maximum ratio of the concentrations found to the regional geochemical background of IRE ≤ 5.0 was proposed as the threshold for the permissibility of recreational use of water bodies. The water bodies used for recreational purposes in the Silesian Upland and its periphery do not meet the geoecological conditions for safe use in terms of recreation and leisure activities. Forms of their recreational use that directly affect the participants’ health (e.g., fishing and the consumption of fish and other aquatic organisms) should be abandoned.

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“…Antimony and arsenic (with atomic numbers 51 for Sb and 33 for As) are considered metalloids (chemical elements with properties intermediate between those of typical metals and non-metals), elements in the group 15 of the periodic table, and both occur naturally in the environment at trace levels. Arsenic occurs in nature in approximately 200 rocks, in concentrations below 1-15 mg.kg -1 , up to concentrations of 900 mg.kg -1 in case of sedimentary rocks. As levels in surface water in Europe range between 0.1 and 1.7 µg.l -1 , in ground water they are in the range of 0.1-2 µg.l -1 , while in volcanic rocks the concentrations rise to 3,400 µg.l -1 , and in the mining areas they reach up to 48,000 µg.l -1 in ground water sources [39].…”

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Individual Water Sources and their Potential Effect on Human and Animal Health in Environmentally Burdened Region

Hrušková¹,

Sasáková

Bujdošová³

et al. 2020

Folia Veterinaria

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The quality of water in a well that serves as an individual drinking water source, located in the Slovakian region previously burdened with mining activities, was investigated in relation to the quality of surface water in the same region. Selected microbiological and physicochemical parameters were determined in samples of ground water (well) and surface water (brook and river). Plate counts of coliform bacteria, E. coli, enterococci and bacteria cultivated at 22 °C and 37 °C were determined. Microbiological quality of samples collected from the well was generally satisfactory. Examination of the samples of surface water (river) showed a significant organic pollution indicated by fluorescence spectra. In all water samples the values of: pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, ammonium ions, nitrites, nitrates, chlorides and chemical oxygen demand (CODMn) were below the limits set by the state legislation. In the surface water, high levels of arsenic were found. The sum of calcium and magnesium in the well water was close to or below the recommended minimum level. In this well water, the level of antimony exceeded 10-fold the maximum limit for drinking water and was of the largest concern as this well water has been used for drinking, cooking, and watering of animals and vegetables for a long period of time. This poses a risk of accumulation of this metalloid in the food chain.

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Study of metal mobility and phytotoxicity in bottom sediments that have been influenced by former mining activities in Eastern Slovakia

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

Investigation of genotoxicity in river sediments

Investigation of genotoxicity in river sediments

Toxic Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids in Bottom Sediments as a Geoecological Indicator of a Water Body’s Suitability for Recreational Use

Individual Water Sources and their Potential Effect on Human and Animal Health in Environmentally Burdened Region

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