(1997) showed the increased level of nitrates in GW and its negative impact on human health. Al- Sudani (2003) assessed GW quality of Debagah basin in Iran and found higher contamination of anions, nitrates and salinity from agricultural source. Kong et al (2004) analyzed GW qual- ity...
It affects not only the nature of potable water, but also the health of those who consume it. Hazardous water pollutants are broadly categorized into soluble toxicants and toxic planktons. The presence of planktons in potable water causes a negative impact on ...
health risk assessmentAntibiotic residues in drinking water can have a negative impact on both human and environmental health. However, drinking water purification processes employed in rural areas are often less complicated than those used urban areas. The occurrence of antibiotic residues in rural ...
Pollution of the ambient air from industrial activities caused mainly by pollutants being transported over long distances after their release into the environment has also been the source of health concerns. Other negative impact communities living on fringe of the mines endure include the impacts on ...
Impact on Human Health and the Environment Population growth affects almost every element of human health and the environment by exacerbating preexisting problems. For example, if a nation is already struggling to provide food, education, and healthcare to its people, the needs of an even ...
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are designed to reduce wastewater pollution and minimize negative impacts on human health and the environment (Zang et al. 2015). However, due to material, energy consumption, and emissions, WWTPs can cause environmental impacts (Capodaglio & Olsson 2019). Thus...
2019), so Sr salts are added into toothpaste to maintain dental health. On the contrary, the intake of a high Sr level may pose a potential threat to human health (Langley et al. 2009). For example, an animal experiment on chickens found that a high intake of Sr could affect the ...
Furthermore, the promotion of public awareness of the impact of water quality on human health could help to reduce the potential risks of high groundwater fluoride to the health of the population in the region. 5.6. Study limitations and sensitivity analysis Domestic water use exposes people to...
1. Therefore, it is important to examine the synergistic or antagonistic consequences of co-exposure to more PTEs via drinking water. In the case of the presence of multiple PTEs in potable water, the impact on human health might be observed below the regulatory limits of respective metals34....
70. Water scarcity can have disastrous effects on food security and human and animal health71. It can also trigger conflicts between different user groups, whether pastoralists or farmers72,73. Meanwhile, we showed that introducing numerous SWIs can change livelihood strategies, anchoring local ...