Study on PCBs, PCDD/Fs, organochlorine pesticides, heavy metals and arsenic content in freshwater fish species from the River Turia (Spain)

Bordajandi, Luisa R.; Gómez, G.; Fernández, M. A.; Abad, Esteban; Rivera, J.; González, María José

doi:10.1016/s0045-6535(03)00417-x

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“…According to the available literature, the presence of residues of some persistent organic pollutants in tissues of freshwater fish is still found in many countries [3,6,[9][10][11][12]. The problem with DDT and PCB contamination of food and environment in the areas of their former manufacture still occurs.…”

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Contamination of Fish and Sediments from the Vistula River by Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs

Niewiadowska¹,

Kiljanek²,

Semeniuk³

2015

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…Freshwater fish are good indicators of environmental contamination and possible toxicological risk to the fish consumer [3][4][5][6]. We have previously reported the levels of OCPs and PCBs in fish (bream and roach) collected from 10 river and lake sampling sites [7].…”

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Contamination of Fish and Sediments from the Vistula River by Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs

Niewiadowska¹,

Kiljanek²,

Semeniuk³

2015

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…The concentrations were higher than those in fresh water fish from River Turia in Spain (Bordajandi et al, 2003), the Napoleon Gulf and Thurston Bay of Lake Victoria (Ssebugere et al, 2013a) and Sepetibabay, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (Ferreira, 2013). The results of the present study were in the same range of data as for fresh water fish from the Río de la Plata estuary in Argentina and Uruguay (Colombo et al, 2000) and Lakes Volta, Bosumtwi and Weija in Ghana (Adu-Kumi et al, 2010).…”

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Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in sediments and fish species from the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Ssebugere

Sillanpää

Wang

et al. 2014

Science of The Total Environment

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• High concentrations of PCDD/Fs and PBDEs were found at wastewater discharge points.• PCDD/F and PBDE concentrations were low to moderate compared to data in literature.• The concentration difference between fish species was attributed to feeding habits.• The fish were fit for human consumption with regard to PCDD/Fs and PBDEs. a b s t r a c t a r t i c l e i n f o Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/furans (PCDD/Fs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were analyzed in sediments and fish from the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria by high resolution gas chromatography/ high resolution mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS). Average concentrations of total (Σ) PCDD/Fs and ΣPBDEs in sediments ranged from 68.8 to 479 pg g −1 dry weight (dw) and 60.8 to 179 pg g −1 dw, respectively. Contamination levels of sedimentary PCDD/Fs and PBDEs were low to moderate compared to other urbanized regions worldwide. The concentrations in different fish species (Nile perch; Lates niloticus and Nile tilapia; Oreochromis niloticus) were 5.32 to 49.0 pg g −1 wet weight (ww) for PCDD/Fs and 59.3 to 495 pg g −1 ww for PBDEs. Higher concentrations of the pollutants were found in L. niloticus than O. niloticus, which could be attributed to species differences in feeding habits and lifestyles. World Health Organization-toxic equivalents (WHO 2005 -TEQs) for PCDD/Fs ranged from 0.08 to 0.33 pg TEQ g −1 dw and 0.001-0.14 pg TEQ g −1 ww in sediments and fish, respectively. The TEQ values were low compared to the data for fresh water fish reported in literature and within a permissible level of 3.5 pg g −1 ww recommended by the European Commission. Based on the Commission set value and minimum risk level criteria formulated by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the fish from the Murchison Bay was fit for human consumption.

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“…Fish are at the top level of aquatic food chain and are good indicators of heavy metal contamination because they accumulate metals in their tissues [5] through absorption, depending on ecological requirements, metabolisms, and other factors, such as salinity, pollution level, food, etc. Heavy metal concentration in fish tissues reflects past or present exposure [6] [7], and intake occurs mainly through the gills, skin, or by food [8]. Since metal is known to affect the central metabolic pathways it may have a major detrimental impact on both human and animal life [9], thus there is a growing concern that metals accumulated in fish tissues may represent a health risk, especially for fish consuming population [10] [11].…”

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Bioaccumulation of Trace Metals in Tissues of Rohu Fish for Environmental Risk Assessment

Noor¹,

Zutshi²

2016

JWARP

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In the present study, the two lakes, Vengaiah lake (Lake A-Sewage polluted receiving discharge from storm water drain) and Yellamallappa Chetty lake (Lake B-Industrially polluted) situated near Krishnarajpuram-Hoskote taluk, Bangalore, Karnataka were selected for analysis of trace metals viz., arsenic, aluminium, cadmium, lead, mercury, iron, copper and zinc in water samples. Muscle and gill tissues of freshwater fish Labeo rohita reared in these water bodies were analysed for bioaccumulation of trace metals. Hebbal fish farm was considered as a reference site (Control site) for water and fish samples. Trace metals were analysed by atomic absorption spectroscopy and values were compared with those recommended by FAO/WHO in water and fish samples. Trace metals such as Al, As and Hg were detected in the water sampled from lake B which is attributed to the differences in the sources of pollutants. Fish tissues viz., muscle and gills sampled from Lake B exhibited high concentration of Al, Pb and Cd content showing a positive correlation with their concentration in water samples. The remaining metals as Cu, Zn and Fe were detected in water sampled from all water bodies and also in the fish tissues. Gills exhibited higher concentration of metals in fish from lake B. Bioaccumulation of these trace metals in fish tissues may cause potential danger to human health when consumed on regular basis. Thus necessary remedial measures are required to combat water contamination and its management keeping in view the aquatic ecosystem and public health. Values were statistically significant at P < 0.0001.

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Study on PCBs, PCDD/Fs, organochlorine pesticides, heavy metals and arsenic content in freshwater fish species from the River Turia (Spain)

Cited by 173 publications

References 27 publications

Contamination of Fish and Sediments from the Vistula River by Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs

Contamination of Fish and Sediments from the Vistula River by Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in sediments and fish species from the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria, Uganda

Bioaccumulation of Trace Metals in Tissues of Rohu Fish for Environmental Risk Assessment

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