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Environmental health risks for worker housing near Vietnam industrial zones

Researchers assessed environmental health risks for migrant workers living near industrial zones in Vietnam by measuring water quality metals and ambient air particulate matter from 2018 through 2020. While focused primarily on metals and air quality rather than microplastics specifically, the study documents pollution exposure pathways relevant to understanding industrial contamination in developing regions. The findings highlight the vulnerability of informal housing communities near industrial areas to multiple environmental pollutants.

2026
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Assessment of current water quality status in clam areas in Thai Binh Province and proposal for measures to improve efficiency

This study assessed water quality in clam farming areas in Thai Binh Province, Vietnam, monitoring multiple parameters to evaluate farming conditions. Water quality in shellfish farming areas is relevant to microplastic research, as clams accumulate microplastics and other contaminants from their surrounding water.

2023 Journal of Hydro-meteorology
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Influences of anthropogenic activities on water quality in the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City

Researchers assessed water quality across agricultural, industrial, residential, and less-impacted zones of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, measuring physicochemical parameters, nutrients, heavy metals, and antibiotic residues across rainy and dry seasons. Higher turbidity and BOD5 levels were observed in the rainy season, highlighting the influence of land use and seasonal variation on river water quality.

2022 Journal of Water and Health 37 citations
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Ecological risk assessment of microplastics and heavy metals in Northern Vietnam's estuarine sediments: A case study of Ba Lat and Bach Dang

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and ecological risk alongside ten heavy metals in estuarine sediments from the Ba Lat and Bach Dang estuaries of northern Vietnam's Red-Thai Binh River system, finding co-contamination patterns that pose compounded ecological risks to these biodiverse coastal ecosystems.

2025 VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES
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Evaluating Pollution from Aquaculture Materials and Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Reduce Marine Environmental Impacts: A Case Study in Vietnam

Researchers assessed the status of marine pollution associated with aquaculture activities in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on plastic and microplastic contamination from aquaculture materials, and developed recommendations for more sustainable alternatives to reduce the environmental footprint of coastal aquaculture operations.

2025 Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg
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Microplastic abundance and characteristics in seawater and inter-tidal sediments of the Tokin Bay Coast (North Vietnam)

This study characterized microplastic abundance and properties in seawater and intertidal sediments along the northern coast of Vietnam, providing some of the first systematic microplastic data for this developing country. The results document significant contamination in abiotic marine compartments of a rapidly industrializing coastal region.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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Bivalves Diversity and Abundance in the Coastal Waters: An Environmental Pollution Monitoring Measure

Researchers assessed bivalve species diversity, abundance, and water physicochemical factors at three sites in Banyuurip Village, Indonesia, using the assemblage as a bioindicator of water quality impacts from industrial and household waste pollution.

2025 Research Repository Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim (University of Southampton)
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Environmental pollution indices: a review on concentration of heavy metals in air, water, and soil near industrialization and urbanisation

This review examines how industrial and urban activity raises heavy metal levels in air, water, and soil. Heavy metals from industrial waste, mining, and agriculture can damage cells and increase cancer risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring near industrial zones.

2024 Discover Environment 110 citations
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Contaminant Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Heavy Metals in Seawater and Sediments in a Typical Mariculture Bay in South China

Researchers assessed heavy metal contamination in seawater and sediments of Qinzhou Bay, a major mariculture area in South China, finding seasonal variations in metal concentrations influenced by river input, aquaculture activities, and hydrodynamic conditions.

2022 Frontiers in Marine Science 25 citations
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A Review of Microplastics Pollution in the River Basin of Vietnam in Comparison with the World Context

This review examines microplastic pollution across Vietnam's river basins in the context of global patterns, finding significant contamination in surface water, sediments, aquatic organisms, and mangrove ecosystems — particularly in coastal urban areas — with concentrations in some urban rivers reaching 519,000 pieces/m³.

2025 Earth Environmental Sustainability
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Environmental Quality and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in the Zhuhai Coast, China

Researchers assessed heavy metal distribution and ecological risk in seawater, sediments, and organisms across the Zhuhai coast of China, finding that copper, zinc, and lead exceeded seawater standards and that cadmium and copper posed moderately high ecological risk. Chemical company emissions were identified as the main contributors to the elevated cadmium and copper levels.

2022 Frontiers in Marine Science 8 citations
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Risk assessment of microplastic exposure: A case study near a refinery factory at the central coast of Vietnam

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination on a beach near a refinery on the central coast of Vietnam and found plastic particles in all collected samples, averaging about 1,582 particles per kilogram of sediment. Fibers and fragments were the dominant shapes, with polyethylene terephthalate being the most common polymer type. The study indicates that industrial coastal areas face elevated microplastic pollution levels that may pose environmental and health risks.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 24 citations
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Preliminary Determination of Heavy Metals in Sediment, Water, and Some Macroinvertebrates in Tawi-Tawi Bay, Philippines

Researchers conducted a preliminary assessment of heavy metal concentrations in sediment, water, and macroinvertebrates at multiple sites in Tawi-Tawi Bay in the Philippines. The study establishes baseline data on chemical pollution in this understudied coastal area.

2022 Marine Science and Technology Bulletin 4 citations
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Water Pollution Index and Microplastic Ecological Risk in The North Coastal Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and microplastic ecological risk across 15 locations along the northern coast of Situbondo, Indonesia, and found mild water pollution throughout the study area. Microplastics were found at all sampling sites, with industrial-adjacent areas and estuaries showing higher ecological risk than natural river locations. The study provides baseline data on the extent of microplastic contamination in an Indonesian coastal region and highlights the need for monitoring near industrial zones.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 2 citations
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Microplastic pollution and ecological risk in estuaries and coastal areas: A case study at Han River estuary, Da Nang city, Vietnam

This study measured microplastic pollution in Vietnam's Han River estuary and found plastic particles at every sampling location, with levels varying by season. While focused on environmental monitoring, the findings matter for human health because estuarine waters supply local fisheries and communities, creating direct exposure pathways through seafood consumption.

2025
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Contamination Levels and Accumulation Profiles of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface Sediments from South Central Coast of Vietnam

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were quantified in surface sediments from the South Central Coast of Vietnam, characterizing sources, spatial distribution, and potential ecological risk from these hydrophobic persistent organic pollutants.

2024 VNU Journal of Science Natural Sciences and Technology
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Integrating Field Data and Numerical Modeling to Assess Microplastic Distribution in the Aquatic Environment of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Researchers combined field sampling with computer modeling to map microplastic distribution in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, finding the highest concentrations in coastal zones near cities and industries, while islands naturally blocked plastic from spreading offshore. The study identified cruise tourism, coal mining, and coastal development as key pollution sources, and recommends plastic capture at river mouths to protect the bay.

2025 International Journal of Geomate
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Coastal zone use influences the spatial distribution of microplastics in Hangzhou Bay, China

Researchers characterized microplastic abundance, size, and polymer types in water, sediment, and biota across Hangzhou Bay, China, an area heavily influenced by human activities. The study found that different forms of coastal zone use, including mariculture, port activities, and urban development, significantly influenced the spatial distribution of microplastics in the region.

2020 Environmental Pollution 153 citations
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Distribution of microplastics in surface water from Saigon River to Can Gio Sea

Researchers found widespread microplastic contamination in surface water samples from the Saigon River and Can Gio Sea in Vietnam, with concentrations and particle types shifting from river to coastal environments, reflecting the transport of land-based plastic pollution into marine systems.

2023 Science & Technology Development Journal - Science of The Earth & Environment 1 citations
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Characteristics of Microplastics and Their Affiliated PAHs in Surface Water in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Researchers characterized microplastics and associated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface water across canals, the Saigon River, and coastal waters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, finding microplastics at all sites with the highest concentrations in urban canals and detecting co-occurring PAH contamination.

2022 Polymers 25 citations
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Emergence of microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem and their potential effects on health risks: The insights into Vietnam

This review examines the growing microplastic contamination in Vietnam's waterways, where concentrations in surface water vary enormously depending on location. Highly populated cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City show the highest levels, with plastics entering water through agricultural runoff, textile production, and consumer products. The contamination poses health risks to millions of people through drinking water and seafood consumption.

2023 Journal of Environmental Management 102 citations
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Ecotoxicological assessment of estuarine surface waters receiving treated and untreated sanitary wastewater

Researchers monitored water quality in a Brazilian estuary receiving both treated and untreated sewage over 18 months and found that contaminant levels consistently exceeded national standards, with ecotoxicity tests on native marine organisms confirming significant biological harm especially near direct wastewater discharge points.

2022 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 4 citations
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Plastic waste in sandy beaches and surface water in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam: abundance, characterization, and sources

Plastic waste surveys on three major beaches in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam documented abundant marine debris including microplastics, with quantities reflecting nearby anthropogenic activities and waste management gaps. The findings provide a baseline for coastal management and pollution control in the region.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 15 citations
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Current Environmental Situation and Green Solutions for Vietnam's East Sea

This paper reviews environmental challenges in Vietnam's South China Sea, including plastic pollution alongside climate change threats like sea level rise, acidification, and biodiversity loss. It calls for improved environmental management to protect both marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

2019 European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research