Dissolved Concentrations, Sources, and Risk Evaluation of Selected Metals in Surface Water from Mangla Lake, Pakistan
Joint Authors
Saleem, Muhammad
Iqbal, Javed
Shah, Munir H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The present study is carried out for the assessment of water quality parameters and selected metals levels in surface water from Mangla Lake, Pakistan.
The metal levels (Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, and Zn) were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
Average levels of Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, and Pb were higher than the allowable concentrations set by national and international agencies.
Principal component analysis indicated significant anthropogenic contributions of Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, and Pb in the water reservoir.
Noncarcinogenic risk assessment was then evaluated using Hazard Quotient HQ ing / derm and Hazard Index HI ing / derm following USEPA methodology.
For adults and children, Cd, Co, Cr, and Pb HQ ing > 1 emerged as the most important pollutants leading to noncarcinogenic concerns via ingestion route, whereas there was no risk via dermal contact of surface water.
This study helps in establishing pollutant loading reduction goal and the total maximum daily loads, and consequently contributes to preserve public health and develop water conservation strategy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saleem, Muhammad& Iqbal, Javed& Shah, Munir H.. 2014. Dissolved Concentrations, Sources, and Risk Evaluation of Selected Metals in Surface Water from Mangla Lake, Pakistan. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051713
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saleem, Muhammad…[et al.]. Dissolved Concentrations, Sources, and Risk Evaluation of Selected Metals in Surface Water from Mangla Lake, Pakistan. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Saleem, Muhammad& Iqbal, Javed& Shah, Munir H.. Dissolved Concentrations, Sources, and Risk Evaluation of Selected Metals in Surface Water from Mangla Lake, Pakistan. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051713
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051713