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24 articles for “Arsenic concentration”
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Study of Seasonal variation of Arsenic concentration in Ground water in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: It was reported a clear temporal and seasonal variability of As concentrations in different water samples of Ghazipur district of eastern U. P. During post monsoon season As concentration decreases in Samples. A definite relationship exists between the behavior of arsenic and rainfall intensity. Groundwater quality depends on the composition of recharging water, the mineralogy and reactivity of the geological formations in aquifers, anthropogenic activities and environmental conditions that may …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Arsenic Removal by Using Low Cost Non-conventional (NLP, PLP, ALP) Adsorbents
Abstract: AbstractIn present study, Azadirachta indica (neem leaves), Ficus religiosa (peepal leaves), Emblica officinalis (amla leaves) used as adsorbent. Batch experiments were conducted to study the adsorption behaviour. The material was characterized by FTIR, XRD, TGA-DTA, and SEM-EDS. The extent of arsenic removal capacity was tested by the material by varying the solution parameters like adsorbent dose, adsorbate concentration and pH of the solution, contact time and temperature. The amount of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Potable Water Quality Analysis of Akbarpura, KPK, Pakistan
Abstract: In Pakistan, supply of safe drinking water of international standard is very limited. Only around 30% population has access to piped drinking water, which has rarely been completely tested for health safety. About 70% population is drinking water of unknown quality. The only testing comes through human consumption and getting sick. This study is designed to investigate the water quality problems of Akbarpura, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. Samples were collected from the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Quality In Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria Using MATLAB and ANN Models.
Abstract: The physicochemical analysis of groundwater quality in Owerri Municipal council, Imo state, Nigeria was carried out. Fifteen water samples were randomly selected from the five villages that make up Owerri municipal council were anlayzed for physicochemical parameters using standard methods. The results from the study area showed that the temperature ranged between 26.5-28.0oC; рH ranged between 4.80-5.32. Electrical conductivity ranged between 77-166 µЅ/cm. The total dissolved solids were between 35.4-168.4mg/l; …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Seasonal Variations of Air Quality Measures In Warri and Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
Abstract: Air quality in Urban Cities like Warri and Effurun has been deteriorating over time. The distribution levels of air pollutants in the Warri and Effurun environments may be related to both natural and man-made factors. In addition to evaluating the quality of rainwater with regard to pH, heavy metals (Fe, Pb, Cd, As, Hg, CU, Zn), and some anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42-, CO32-), this project study aims to investigate, using …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–48 Read article
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Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water of Risalpur Cantt
Abstract: Existing water purification management in Pakistan is insufficient as well as not up to the World Health Organization (WHO) set standards; and ultimately people are suffering. This problem has hit the world in general and Pakistan in particular. This study was designed to evaluate the concentration of arsenic in the Risalpur Cantonment, Pakistan. Various samples for a period of 6–8 months were analyzed using standard procedures. The concentration of pH, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Use of Geohydrological Controls to Tackle Geogenic Arsenic Contamination of Hard Rock Aquifer: A Case Study from Central India
Abstract: AbstractArsenic poisoning of potable groundwater is considered one of the most severe health hazard in recent years. Reporting of high geogenic arsenic contamination in groundwater is increasing day by day within the country. The hydrothermal phase following the batholithic intrusion is responsible for sulfide mineralization and related enrichment of Arsenic (As) concentration in the granite-meta rhyolite rocks along the Kotri lineament of central India. Isolated clusters of high As groundwater …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Arsenic as a Cause of Cancer
Abstract: Inorganic Arsenic (iAs) is a pervasive and ubiquitous environmental toxin that has created world-wide human health problems. Populations exposed to high concentrations of arsenic-contaminated drinking water suffer serious health consequences ranging from acute toxicities to development of malignancies, including alarming cancer incidence and death rates. Epidemiologic studies have shown a relationship between chronic arsenic exposure and disease of the skin, lung, urinary bladder, and conceivably liver, kidney, and prostate in …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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Impact of Fly Ash Pollution on Quality of Agricultural Soils Around Thermal Power Station
Abstract: The coal-fired Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station (KTPS) and its fly ash pond in Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India has been responsible for serious fly ash pollution incidents of agricultural soil. The present study was carried out on the quality of soil samples around the fly ash pond and KTPS. The physicochemical and chemical characteristics of soil samples were observed to be affected due to fly ash pollution. The fertility of soil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Role of Models in Predicting Toxicity Criteria against Arsenic Toxicity Test Exposed to Therapon Jarbua (Forsskal, 1775)
Abstract: Prediction of safe concentration, no-effect concentration for reduced animal usage in chronic toxicity test was attempted as well as to create a toxicity criteria limit for arsenic using Therapon jarbua in static renewal acute toxicity test. The LC50 value derived was 3.95 (3.43–4.58) mg/L arsenic. The derived LC50 was applied for prediction of safe concentration leading to a value of 39.5 µg/L. The raw survival and mortality data was fed …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Assessment of Physico-Chemical and Microbial Analyses of Hand Dug Wells in Makeni Town, Sierra Leone
Abstract: The various water samples were analysed for residual chlorine, ammonia, fluoride, nitrate, sulphite, lead, arsenic, chromium, and bicarbonate levels from January to August 2024. The bacteria contamination was investigated to determine the safety of the water for the consumption of human. The temperatures across the four wells ranged 27.3oC to 30.0oC, with and average values ranging from 27.94oC to 29.15oC. pH values were within the WHO recommended guidelines range of …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–13 Read article
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Arsenic Induced Cytotoxicity Study Against Human Epithelial Carcinoma (HeLa) Cell
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to find out the cytotoxic effects of various amounts of arsenic exposure to human epithelial carcinoma (HeLa) cell. Cells were treated with a final concentration (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 µg/l) of arsenite in 5 ml MEM for 24 h where 0 concentration was considered as control. Cell viability was determined by the trypan blue (TB) exclusion test using hematocytometer and automated BIO-RAD …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Sources and Health Effects of Arsenic, Fluoride, and Nitrate in Water
Abstract: Arsenic, fluoride, and nitrate are major inorganic contaminants in water that pose significant risks to human health. These contaminants are introduced into water sources through both natural geological processes and human activities. Arsenic is primarily released from arsenic-bearing minerals through weathering, dissolution, and erosion, while human activities such as agriculture, mining, and fossil fuel combustion further enhance its presence in water. Fluoride contamination mainly results from the dissolution of fluoride-bearing …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Heavy Metal Exposure in Industrial Workers of Punjab
Abstract: Background: Particularly for those in sectors such textiles, metallurgy, and electronics, heavy metal exposure in industrial environments is a major health issue. A range of negative health effects can result from metal exposure including lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), and nickel (Ni), including neurological, pulmonary, and renal ones. There is little information available on the degree of heavy metal exposure industrial workers in Punjab, India experience. Objective: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Photochemical Detoxification of Arsenic- and Mercury-Contaminated Soils: Geochemical Mechanisms and Pathways
Abstract: This study evaluates the geochemical aspects of soil detoxification in areas contaminated with arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg), emphasizing sustainable strategies for improving soil health and ensuring safe crop production. The research provides an ecological and toxicological assessment of regional soils and classifies them base on the concentration and mobility of toxic elements. Although the current levels of As and Hg do not yet present a critical risk to agricultural …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 06–10 Read article
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Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse as Biopolymer Adsorbent for Arsenic (III) Removal from Aqueous Solutions
Abstract: The present study focuses on the removal of the heavy metal As(III) from aqueous solutions using the low cost adsorbent, sugarcane bagasse. The effect of contact time (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 min), adsorbent dosage (0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1 gm) and metal concentrations (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ppm) on the adsorption were studied and the optimum conditions were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Water Resources at Moradabad District (UP), India
Abstract: Moradabad district houses several medium and small-scale industrial units: such as alloy manufacturing, chrome plating, electroplating, and metal extraction from e-waste. The city is known for its export of brass handicrafts to various countries across the world including North America and Europe and is popularly known as Peetal Nagri (Brass City). Heavy metals like lead, copper, arsenic and iron used in alloy manufacturing and nickel and chromium used in plating …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Investigation of Groundwater Contamination Due to Heavy Metals for Sustainable Development of Agriculture in Punjab State, India
Abstract: Punjab, an intensive agricultural state, is currently experiencing a problem because of elevated levels of heavy metals and uranium (U) in its groundwater. It is commonly known that the groundwater in every district in Punjab's Malwa region has anomalous levels of uranium, with a U content that exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO) safe limit of 30 parts per billion. There have been reports of arsenic (As) in the Majha …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Heavy Metals Contamination in Groundwaters of Punjab: A Man-made Curse and its Mitigation
Abstract: The curse of heavy metal contamination in groundwaters of Punjab state is causing health hazards for the population of Punjab. It is not so much a natural disaster as its origin can be traced to a man-made crisis in Punjab. Potentially toxic elements, including high levels of Uranium (U) contamination in the Malwa belt of Punjab, Arsenic contamination in the Majha belt, and Selenium contamination in the Doaba belt of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–22 Read article
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Geochemical Assessment and Modelling of Groundwater Arsenic with Land Surface Features in Ballia District using Satellite Data and GIS
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE The study examines the spatial variation of arsenic (As) level in groundwater of deep aquifers with respect to surface elevation, slope, and water-table, in Ballia, the eastern most districts of Uttar Pradesh. Total 33 water samples from deep aquifer and their site locations were taken from the 17 blocks of the district during pre and post-monsoon seasons during 2011. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–32 Read article