Arsenic, a group 1 carcinogen for humans, is abundant as compared to other trace elements
in the environment and is present mainly in the Earth's crust and soil. The arsenic …

Arsenic-rich geothermal fluids are hazardous materials of global impact, affecting different
environments (groundwater, surface water, seawater, sediments, soils, atmosphere) and …

This research focused on the major water quality parameters and trace elements in 73
groundwater samples collected from some rural areas at the northern foot of Qinling …

High arsenic (As) groundwater in reduced shallow Holocene and Pleistocene aquifers has
been intensively investigated, but the occurrence and the genesis mechanisms of high As …

Groundwater is an important source of drinking water, particularly in arid regions. In this
study, a total of 66 groundwater samples were collected from the phreatic aquifer in the …

The natural discharge of geothermal water containing harmful components affects the water
quality of the surrounding environment and brings security risks to drinking water safety. The …

Shivalik region is one of the agri-intensive regions in Punjab, India, wherein groundwater
quality is a major human health concern. In this study, a total of 57 groundwater samples …

Geogenic arsenic is a metabolic hazard to global citizens, due to its presence in most of the
rocks. Natural processes such as percolation of rainwater through soil layer and water–rock …

This paper investigates simultaneous boron removal from aqueous solutions, organic matter
removal from industrial wastewater and energy production using a Microbial Desalination …

Potentially toxic elements from geothermal springs can cause significant pollution of the
surrounding environment and pose potential risk to the ecosystem. The fate of potentially …