Evaluation of surface water contamination and its impacts on health in the mining districts of Kambélé and Bétaré-Oya (Eastern-Cameroon)

Evaluation of surface water contamination and its impacts on health in the mining districts of Kambélé and Bétaré-Oya (Eastern-Cameroon)

This study aimed to assess water contamination and associated health risks for populations residing in the mining areas of Kambélé and Bétaré-Oya. Key parameters, including pH, EC, TDS, TSS, and concentrations of metallic elements (Cd, Cr, Fe, Pb and Mn), were measured using established water analys...

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Veröffentlicht in:Heliyon 2024-04, Vol.10 (7), p.e29189-e29189, Article e29189
Hauptverfasser: Elisabeth Sylvie, Ngoa Manga, Ekoa Bessa, Armel Zacharie, Ayissi Mbomo, Rigobert-Espoir, Akono, Jean Victor, Dairou, Bachirou, Pierre, Kamtchouing
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cameroon
chemical degradation
East Cameroon
environmental protection
exposure duration
Health risk
heavy metals
Mali
Metal contamination
mineralization
Mining activity
public health
risk
Surface water
water analysis
water pollution
water quality
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Zusammenfassung:This study aimed to assess water contamination and associated health risks for populations residing in the mining areas of Kambélé and Bétaré-Oya. Key parameters, including pH, EC, TDS, TSS, and concentrations of metallic elements (Cd, Cr, Fe, Pb and Mn), were measured using established water analysis techniques. The analysis included multivariate statistical assessments, calculation of metal pollution and water quality indices, and health risk determinations, including daily intake (DI) and hazard quotient (HQ). Findings indicate a diverse pH range (5.26 
ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29189