The presence of lead in drinking water poses a range of risks to human health, including the retardation of some aspects of child development, the inducement of abortion, and other clinical disorders. The extent of these risks has not been quantified at the European Union (EU) scale. A number of sampling methods are in use across the EU, some of which are inadequate for determining the concentr...

Background & Aims: The presence of heavy metals in water resources is a serious threat to human health. Due to the importance of this subject, this research was carried out to determine the concentration of heavy metals in drinking water resources of central and Southern Bardsir plain and compare the results with national and international standards. Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional...

hyderabad is one of the fastest growing indian megacities which have significant impact on itsenvironment. the surface and groundwater resources are severely affected by uncontrolled expansion anddensification of the city. for the better understanding, recovery and to prevent future deterioration of thesesignificance resources, it is necessary to have knowledge of the impact of urban growth in ...

Diminishing clean water resources and their pollution (due to human activities climatic change) are of great concern on a global basis. Under such conditions, the adequacy drinking (DW) standards meticulous implementation issues utmost importance in safeguarding health. Unfortunately, significant number disease outbreaks (and other suspected/potential health effects) related DW, even developed ...

the aim of this study is to investigate drinking water contamination and to identify potential sources of contamination during the water production, delivery process and in water tanks in the kindergartens of gaza strip governorates. the samples were taken from water tanks in the kindergartens, water tankers and private desalination facilities in the gaza strip and analyzed for chemical and bio...

background: during recent years, overpopulation, increase of wastewater, and drop in water tables has led to high concentration of salts in underground water, which is an important environmental pollutant. if concentration of salt in drinking water exceeds the limits, it will be dangerous for health. the aim of this study was to measure physical and chemical parameters in drinking water of rura...

INTRODUCTION Access to safe drinking water is essential to human life and wellbeing, and is a key public health issue. However, many communities in rural and regional parts of Australia are unable to access drinking water that meets national standards for protecting human health. The aim of this research was to identify the key issues in and barriers to the provision and management of safe drin...