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Journal of Environment Pollution and Human Health
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ISSN (Print) 2334-3397 - ISSN (Online) 2334-3494
Published by Science and Education Publishing

[75 journals]

Contamination of Heavy Metal in Soil Due to Industrial Activity
- Authors: Laxmi Shukla; Dr. Namrata Jain
  Pages: 1 - 5
  Abstract: Due to rapid urbanization and scarcity of land, most of the urban parks and recreational areas in Bhopal are built close to major roads or industrial areas, where they are subject to many potential pollution sources, including vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions. An extensive soil survey was conducted in different areas of Bhopal to study the current conditions of heavy metals contamination in soils. Soil samples and associated street dusts were collected from within the industrial area of Govindpura and Mandideep, Bhopal. The total concentrations of heavy metals, pH value of soil, conductivity, moisture content and major elements in the samples were determined. The results of minerals and heavy metal concentrations obtained are also compared with ICAR, IARI manual.
  PubDate: 2022-01-16
  DOI: 10.12691/jephh-10-1-1
  Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2022)
Bacteriological Analysis of Sachet Water Sold in Some Municipalities
Markets of Garoua Urbain City, Cameroon
- Authors: Gake Bouba; Moussa Djaouda, Abessolo Abessolo Hermine, Maidadi Foudi Martin, Oumarou Goni Hamadama, Adamou Oumar Poullo, Akwah Lilian, Makoge Valerie, Nelly Michele Gake, Lombart Jean Pierre
  Pages: 6 - 12
  Abstract: For some time now, there has been an increased proliferation of sachet packaged water sold in almost all sale points, even in the streets. With its doubtful quality, it becomes important to carry out a study on the bacteriological examination of those sachets of drinking water in the city of Garoua. 200 samples were collected for the bacteriological analysis for total coliforms, Escherichia coli, Streptococci faecal, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Results showed that 82% of the water sachets were contaminated. Total coliforms were isolated in 118 sachets, Escherichia coli in 74 sachets, Streptococci faecal in 48 sachets and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 62 sachets of water. As associated risk factors, Hawkers sale type had a statistically significant relationship with contamination; handmade water bags are more likely to be contaminated. Moreover, long storage period favored the contamination of water sachets, the storage of the water bags in the coolers presented risks of contaminations and improper hygiene during the sale is a risk of contamination. Furthermore, during the analysis, one or more germs could be isolated. Accompanying measures by the public authorities to producers and vendors are necessary to improve the quality of these waters.
  PubDate: 2022-07-29
  DOI: 10.12691/jephh-10-1-2
  Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2022)
Contribution to the Assessment of the Quality of the Drilling Waters of
the Regions of Lobaye and Ombella - Mpoko in the South - West of the
Central African Republic
- Authors: Foto Eric; Allahdin Oscar, Biteman Olga, Akpekabou Brandon, Poumaye Nicole
  Pages: 13 - 22
  Abstract: Drilling water consumed in the South-West of the Central African Republic is the main source of drinking water. However, the chemical and bacteriological quality of these resources remains unclear. This study allowed us to classify the boreholes in the region according to their chemical and bacteriological quality in order to assess the risks associated with their consumption. The results obtained showed that the boreholes have an acidic pH and are weakly mineralized. Three chemical facies have been identified from the piper diagram which are calcium and magnesium bicarbonate, chloride and calcium sulfate, finally magnesium and sodium and potassium chloride. The mineralization of these boreholes is influenced by the nature of the rocks, in particular the carbonates, granites, clays and shales present in the region and also the external inputs due to the leaching of the soil. The results of bacteriological analyzes show the presence of fecal contamination germs in certain boreholes. The study revealed three quality classes: first class for good quality drilling water, which meets WHO standards, second class for acceptable quality water and third class for poor quality water.
  PubDate: 2022-07-31
  DOI: 10.12691/jephh-10-1-3
  Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2022)

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