[HTML][HTML] Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals in groundwater within an agricultural ecosystem using GIS and multivariate statistical analysis (MSA) …

H Sanad, R Moussadek, H Dakak, A Zouahri… - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
Assessing groundwater quality is essential for ensuring the sustainability of agriculture and
ecosystems. This study evaluates groundwater contamination by heavy metals (HMs) using …

[HTML][HTML] Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: a systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region

GJ Udom, B Turyahabwe, A Aturamu… - Environmental …, 2025 - Elsevier
Heavy metal (loid) contamination in East Africa is a critical public health challenge,
particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and the …

Heavy Metals Pollution and Potential Health Risks: The Case of the Koche River, Tatek Industrial Zone, Burayu, Ethiopia

M Temesgen, T Alemu, E Shasho - Journal of Toxicology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study aimed to determine the levels of some heavy metals in the Koche River and the
potential health risks. A replica of water samples was taken from 12 sampling sites …

Water quality and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in water of Samsun Rivers of the Mid-Black Sea, Turkey

S Üstün Odabaşı, Z Ceylan - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023 - Springer
In this study, six rivers exposed to important agricultural and industrial discharges were
selected in Samsun, the region of Mid-Black Sea region. During the wet (February) and dry …

Assessment of water quality and associated human health risk of a tropical freshwater body in Edo State, Nigeria

E Biose, NK Egun, N Uzoh… - African Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The quality of freshwater sources is a key factor in sustainable development. This study
investigated the water quality suitability of Ossiomo River for human consumption and the …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive assessment of water pollution and health risks in the Angereb Reservoirs, Gondar, Ethiopia

Z Zewdu, A Tarko, Y Kassa, M Mulugeta, Z Moges… - Scientific African, 2024 - Elsevier
Angereb Reservoirs are experiencing significant levels of pollution due to various
anthropogenic activities such as agricultural runoff, untreated sewage discharge and …

Assessment of the potability and carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks of drinking water in rural areas of the Amhara region, Ethiopia

ML Shferaw, M Leweyehu, S Afework - Journal of Water and …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
Drinking water quality has declined due to the increased pollution from industries,
agricultural runoff, sewage, and domestic activities. This study evaluated the potability and …

[PDF][PDF] Risk Potentials of disease-causing metals in poultry-related foods and products in Uyo, southern Nigeria

GA Ebong, AO Okon… - J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 15 …, 2024 - jmaterenvironsci.com
Poultry-related foods and products serve as sources of protein and organic manure for most
farmers however, if they are contaminated by toxic metals the consumers are in danger. This …

[HTML][HTML] Human Health Risk Assessment of Aluminium in Water Treated with Aluminium-Based Coagulants in a Rural Area

F García-Ávila, T Encalada-Alvear… - Results in …, 2025 - Elsevier
The use of aluminium salts as coagulants in drinking water treatment raises questions about
potential public health risks, due to high levels of residual aluminium in water supplies. This …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating Groundwater Metal and Arsenic Content in Piatra, North-West of Romania

T Dippong, C Mihali, A Avram - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
The present study introduces a monitoring initiative focused on the quality of groundwater in
the Piatra locality, situated in the North-West region of Romania. This paper employs an …