Health risk assessment of nitrate pollution of drinking groundwater in rural areas of Suihua, China
Health risk assessment of nitrate pollution of drinking groundwater in rural areas of Suihua, China
Publication Year:
2023
Authors:
Sun, Qifa; Yang, Ke; Liu, Tao; Yu, Junbo; Li, Chunhai; Yang, Dexian; Hu, Chen; Guo, Lin
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey China, Northeast Geologica S&T Innovation Center of China Geological Survey Liaoning China, Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources Development and Protection in the Songnen-Sanjiang Plain of Heilongjiang Province
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Summary:
The article presents a health risk assessment of nitrate pollution in groundwater in a rural area of China.
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Abstract
In order to investigate the health risks of NO3− in rural drinking groundwater in Suihua, China and provide a basis for healthy drinking water, 40 sets of groundwater samples were collected in the Suihua area, and the average concentration of nitrate in the study area was 71.66 mg/L, statistical analysis software (SPSS19), Hydrogeochemical Analysis Software (AqQA) and groundwater pollution analysis software were used. Through water sample collection, chemical analysis and construction of human health risk model (HHRA), a qualitative and quantitative assessment of NO3− health risk was carried out for people of different ages and sexes, and it was concluded that there was NO3− pollution health risk in rural drinking groundwater in Suihua. Health risk level: infants > children > adult females > adult males. The evaluation provides a scientific basis for the prevention and control of NO3− pollution in groundwater and new ideas for preventing human health risks.
Resource Type
Journal Article
Publication Year
2023
Author
Sun, Qifa; Yang, Ke; Liu, Tao; Yu, Junbo; Li, Chunhai; Yang, Dexian; Hu, Chen; Guo, Lin
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Harbin Center of Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey China, Northeast Geologica S&T Innovation Center of China Geological Survey Liaoning China, Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources Development and Protection in the Songnen-Sanjiang Plain of Heilongjiang Province
Relevant Country
China
Specific Contaminants
Other Chemicals, Nitrate
Business Connect Takeaways
The article presents a health risk assessment of nitrate pollution in groundwater in rural areas of the North China Plain
The study found that nitrate concentrations in groundwater exceeded the safe limit set by the World Health Organization (WHO) in many areas, and that exposure to high levels of nitrate in drinking water can pose health risks, particularly to infants and pregnant women
The authors suggest that effective measures are needed to reduce nitrate pollution in groundwater, such as improving agricultural practices, promoting the use of alternative fertilizers, and implementing better wastewater treatment systems