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ClearIntegrated assessment of the surface source of water supply according to environmental-risk indicators
Researchers assessed surface water quality and environmental health risks in the Dnipro Reservoir watershed using a four-stage risk assessment framework, identifying wastewater discharge, uncontrolled runoff, and bank erosion as major pollution sources. The study quantified health risks from multiple contaminants to support water supply management.
Assessment of qualitative indicators of drinking water and their influence on human health, as ecological safety factor of population
This study assessed drinking water quality in the Lower Don region of Russia, focusing on cyanobacterial toxins produced by blue-green algae as indicators of water safety. Maintaining safe drinking water is a broader public health concern tied to the challenge of managing water pollution.
Health Risks Associated With Sources of Water: An Exploratory Study From Turag-Tongi Riparian Areas, Bangladesh
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a household survey examining drinking-water sources and disease occurrence in riparian communities along the Turag River in Bangladesh.
Environmental problem of microplastics in Southern Bessarabia
Researchers investigated microplastic pollution in the Southern Bessarabia region of Ukraine, examining drinking water extracted from 40-meter depth wells and finding microplastic contamination linked to inadequate municipal solid waste management practices in Danube Delta communities where waste is buried rather than processed.
Ecotoxicological and Microbiological Risk Assessment of Groundwater from Dimba Cave, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Researchers assessed the water quality in Dimba Cave in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and found contamination by heavy metals, microplastics, and harmful bacteria. The cave serves as both a tourist attraction and a drinking water source for local communities. The findings raise concerns about the safety of using untreated cave water for drinking, particularly given the combined presence of multiple contaminants.
Recent status of water quality in Bangladesh: A systematic review, meta-analysis and health risk assessment
Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of water quality in Bangladesh, finding that heavy metals, pesticides, fecal bacteria, and emerging contaminants — including microplastics and antibiotic residues — are widespread in water bodies, posing serious health risks to a large portion of the population. The study highlights an urgent need for stricter water quality laws and enforcement in the country.
Evaluación De La Calidad Química Y Microbiológica Del Agua Para Consumo Humano De La Junta De Agua Potable De La Parroquia Benitez, Cantón Pelileo, Provincia De Tungurahua
Researchers evaluated the chemical and microbiological quality of drinking water supplied by the community water board in Benitez parish, Ecuador, assessing multiple quality parameters to determine safety for human consumption and identify potential health risks.
Evaluation of abundance of microplastics in the Bulgarian coastal waters
This study assessed microplastic pollution in Bulgarian Black Sea coastal waters across different site types — protected, aquaculture, and industrial zones — providing one of the first quantitative datasets for this undermonitored region. The presence of microplastics in all areas, including protected sites, indicates that contamination is pervasive and that Black Sea marine organisms face widespread exposure to particles that can also carry adsorbed chemical pollutants.
Sources and Consequences of Groundwater Contamination
Researchers reviewed sources and health consequences of groundwater contamination across India, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, summarizing both geogenic pollutants (naturally occurring) and anthropogenic contaminants while identifying key gaps in remediation technology and monitoring capacity.
A Review on Pollutants Found in Drinking Water in Sub-Sahara African Rural Communities: Detection and Potential Low-cost Remediation Methods
This review examined drinking water pollutants in sub-Saharan African rural communities, identifying widespread contamination from microplastics, heavy metals, and pathogens, and evaluating low-cost remediation methods suitable for resource-limited settings.
Deciphering geospatial variations in water quality of a perennial river for human consumption and agricultural application
Researchers analyzed geospatial variation in water quality along a perennial river to assess human health risks from drinking water exposure, identifying hotspots of contamination exceeding safety thresholds. The study provides a risk-based framework for prioritizing water treatment interventions.
The influence of the acid water of the Banyupait River on the community health in Bantal village, Asembagus, Indonesia
This study examined how acidic water from the Banyupait River, influenced by volcanic activity and acid mine drainage, affects community health in surrounding areas. The authors documented elevated heavy metal concentrations and associated health complaints among residents who use the river water, calling for improved water supply infrastructure.
Microplastics pollution in groundwater: Case study - Slovenia
Researchers investigated microplastic pollution in Slovenian groundwater, which supplies drinking water to 98% of the population, characterizing MP occurrence, transport, and risk across multiple aquifer systems affected by urban, industrial, and agricultural activities.
Accumulation and ecotoxicological risk assessment of heavy metals in surface sediments of the Olt River, Romania
Researchers measured eight heavy metals in sediments along Romania's Olt River and found contamination levels far exceeding national safety standards at most sites — particularly arsenic — with statistical analysis pointing to industrial and human activities as the primary sources, posing ongoing risks to freshwater ecosystems and human health.
Ecological and health risk assessment of potential toxic elements in surface sediments: Gediz River, Türkiye
Researchers assessed potential toxic element concentrations in surface sediments of the Gediz River in Turkey, calculating ecological and human health risk indices and identifying industrial and agricultural inputs as major sources of heavy metal contamination.
Determining the Effect of Discharge of the Coastal Wastewater Treatment Plants on the Toxicity of Surface Waters: A Case Study in İstanbul
Researchers evaluated the toxicity of coastal surface waters affected by wastewater treatment plant discharges in Istanbul, assessing how xenobiotic compounds from domestic and industrial sources interact to produce synergistic or antagonistic toxic effects on aquatic ecosystems.
Analysis of the Influence of Anthropogenic Factors of the Urbanized Territory of Poltava Region (Ukraine) on the State of River Water
This study analyzed anthropogenic factors affecting river water quality in the Poltava region of Ukraine, examining how urban areas influence mineralization and other water parameters. The research provides insight into how human settlement patterns degrade freshwater quality in this region.
Multivariate Analysis of Water Quality Measurements on the Danube River
This study applied multivariate statistical analysis to evaluate water quality data collected across multiple depths and cross-sections of the Danube River, identifying patterns in physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Better tools for interpreting complex environmental monitoring data support early detection of pollution including chemical contaminants that interact with microplastics.
Analysis of hydrochemical characteristics and genesis of water-deficient rivers in China: a case study of the Ciyao River Basin in Shanxi Province
This study analyzed the chemical characteristics and origins of water in the Ciyao River Basin, a water-scarce region in China's Shanxi Province. Researchers collected water samples across wet, normal, and dry seasons and found that the water chemistry was influenced by both natural rock weathering and human activities. The findings provide baseline data for managing water quality in regions where water scarcity makes understanding pollution sources especially critical.
Analysis of concentrations of biogenic compounds discharged into water bodies with municipal wastewater
Researchers investigated how elevated concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds in municipal wastewater discharged into Ukrainian surface water bodies drive eutrophication and cyanobacterial blooms, identifying biogenic nutrient pollution as the primary cause of poor water quality compared to European standards.
Environmental chemistry, toxicity and health risk assessment of groundwater: Environmental persistence and management strategies
This review examines groundwater contamination from heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, and emerging pollutants, assessing health risks and highlighting the need for integrated management strategies to protect this critical freshwater resource.
Detection and public health risk assessment of microplastics in disposable (PET) bottled water produced and sold locally in the Aegean Region
Researchers detected microplastics in locally produced PET bottled water in Turkey's Aegean Region, raising public health concerns about consumer exposure to plastic particles through a widely consumed drinking water source.
Microplastic pollution in Slovenia's groundwater.
Researchers investigated microplastic pollution in Slovenia's groundwater, documenting contamination pathways from urban, agricultural, and industrial activities and assessing the extent to which synthetic particles have infiltrated subsurface drinking water sources in a country where groundwater supplies approximately 98% of drinking water.
Assessment of Groundwater Contamination in the Southeastern Coast of Brazil: A Potential Threat to Human Health in Marica Municipality
Researchers assessed groundwater contamination in Marica Municipality along Brazil's southeastern coast, finding that rapid urbanization and inadequate sanitation have led to significant sewage pollution. The study suggests that elevated levels of dissolved organic carbon, nutrients, and bacteria in the aquifers pose a potential threat to public health, since groundwater serves as the primary freshwater source for local residents.