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ClearEcological and human health risk assessments of cyanotoxins and heavy metals in a drinking water supply reservoir
Researchers assessed ecological and human health risks from cyanotoxins and heavy metals in the Tri An Reservoir in Vietnam, finding that while heavy metal risks were low, toxic cyanobacterial blooms producing microcystins posed a serious disease risk to both adults and children through ingestion and skin contact.
Microplastics Pollution in Water is a Threat for Human Health and the Environment (literature Review)
This Russian literature review synthesizes evidence that microplastics are widespread in water bodies and drinking water, threatening human health through physical irritation, toxic chemical leaching, and microbial attachment. It notes that microplastics have been documented in aquatic organisms — including fish in Russian rivers — and that contaminated seafood is a key pathway for human exposure. The paper identifies critical gaps: there are no standardized sampling methods or regulatory limits for microplastics in drinking water in Russia.
Integrated 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.
Chemical and Microbiological Contamination of Natural Water Resources in Saedinenie, Bulgaria
Researchers assessed the chemical and microbiological contamination of natural water resources in Saedinenie, Bulgaria, evaluating drinking and irrigation water quality in a community affected by human land use and industrial activities. The study found elevated concentrations of several chemical parameters and diverse microbial contaminants in local water sources, identifying public health risks associated with reliance on these water resources.
Understanding the Risks of Diffusion of Cyanobacteria Toxins in Rivers, Lakes, and Potable Water
This review covers the health risks of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) toxins found in rivers, lakes, and drinking water, which can damage the liver and nervous system in humans. While not directly about microplastics, the research is relevant because microplastics in water can interact with cyanobacteria and their toxins, potentially serving as carriers that concentrate these harmful substances. The paper discusses various water treatment methods for removing cyanotoxins, many of which are also applicable to microplastic removal.
Pollutant toxicology with respect to microalgae and cyanobacteria
This review examines the toxicological responses of microalgae and cyanobacteria to a wide range of pollutants, arguing that these organisms are valuable and sensitive indicators for aquatic ecotoxicological assessment.
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 Potential Health Risks from Microplastics in Drinking Water
This review assesses the potential human health risks of microplastics in drinking water, noting that while microplastics are widely detected, the health effects at typical exposure levels remain poorly understood. The authors call for improved risk assessment methods and drinking water monitoring standards.
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.
Cyanobacteria Harmful Algae Blooms: Causes, Impacts, and Risk Management
This review covers harmful algal blooms caused by cyanobacteria, which release toxins that threaten fish, pets, livestock, and human health through contaminated water. The blooms are worsened by agricultural runoff and industrial pollution, and the authors call for better monitoring tools and standardized methods to detect and manage these toxic events.
Aquatic ecosystem indices, linking ecosystem health to human health risks
Researchers reviewed indicators used to assess aquatic ecosystem health and found that most existing tools don't adequately capture the risks that degraded water ecosystems pose to human health and well-being. They propose a new set of combined indicators — covering chemical contaminants, pathogens, and biological markers — to better link ecosystem health monitoring to human health outcomes.
ОЦІНКА ЯКОСТІ ТА ЕКОЛОГІЧНИЦЙ СТАН РІЧКИ САКСАГАНЬ У КОНТЕКСТІ ГОСПОДАРСЬКО-ПИТНОГО ТА РИБОГОСПОДАРСЬКОГО ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ
This Ukrainian-language study assessed the water quality and ecological status of the Saksahan River in the context of its suitability for drinking water supply and fisheries management, in a region affected by intensive iron ore mining and significant mine water discharge. The research characterized the specific hydrochemical conditions resulting from industrial exploitation of the Kryvbas ore deposits.
Current Status and Future Trends in Removal, Control, and Mitigation of Algae Food Safety Risks for Human Consumption
This review examines food safety risks associated with algae consumption including physical, chemical, and microbiological hazards, emphasizing the urgent need for rapid detection methods for toxic microbial contamination in algal products.
A review and assessment of cyanobacterial toxins as cardiovascular health hazards
Researchers reviewed over 100 studies on the cardiovascular effects of cyanotoxins—potent compounds produced by algal blooms in eutrophic waters—finding evidence of harm across seven toxin classes but concluding that typical environmental exposures pose a greater risk to the liver than the heart.
Evaluation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon in water from Dukan lake to main distributer stations in Sulaimani City, Iraq
Researchers measured polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations in water from Dukan Lake through to main distribution stations in Sulaimani City, Iraq, finding PAH levels that varied seasonally and exceeded safe thresholds at certain points, raising drinking water safety concerns.
Hygienic approaches to the safety levels identification of microplastics in water
Researchers developed a program of analytical and toxicological studies to establish safety levels for microplastics in water, addressing the international classification of microplastics as a new health hazard. The study combined literature analysis with sanitary-chemical and sanitary-microbiological experiments to propose indicators and criteria for assessing microplastic danger in water. The findings aim to support the development of regulatory standards for microplastic contamination in drinking water.
Microplastic and microcystin in tropical drinking water reservoir: pollution characteristics and human health risk assessment
Researchers surveyed microplastic and cyanobacterial toxin levels in a tropical drinking water reservoir in Vietnam over a one-year period. They found microplastics at all sampling sites, predominantly polypropylene and polyethylene fibers, with high polymer hazard scores despite low overall pollution levels. The co-occurrence of microplastics and microcystin toxins across the reservoir highlights the need for research on how these contaminants interact in freshwater drinking water sources.
Development of “Threshold Microplastics Concentration” Concept and Framework in Drinking Water
This study proposed the concept of a threshold microplastic concentration below which adverse ecological effects are unlikely, aiming to provide a regulatory reference point for environmental risk management. The authors reviewed ecotoxicological data across taxa to derive effect thresholds and identify key uncertainties.
Quality and security of drinking water supply in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it assesses drinking water quality in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on microbial and chemical contamination from distribution infrastructure rather than microplastic pollution.
Multi-Endpoint Toxicity Tests and Effect-Targeting Risk Assessment of Surface Water and Pollution Sources in a Typical Rural Area in the Yellow River Basin, China
Researchers conducted multi-endpoint toxicity testing of surface water in a rural Yellow River Basin area in China, detecting significant estrogenic activity and genotoxicity in samples near sewage sources, highlighting the cumulative health risks of mixed contaminant exposure.
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.
Emerging Drinking Water Borne Diseases: A Review on Types, Sources and Health Precaution
This review provides an overview of emerging waterborne diseases caused by physical, chemical, and biological contaminants in drinking water sources around the world. Researchers discuss how pollutants including microplastics, heavy metals, and microbial pathogens can enter water supplies through inadequate treatment and aging infrastructure. The study emphasizes the importance of improved water treatment and monitoring to protect public health from these diverse contamination sources.
Assessment of Biological Toxicity and Ecological Safety for Urban Black-Odor River Remediation
Researchers applied a battery of biological toxicity tests — including algal growth inhibition and Daphnia mortality — to evaluate ecological safety in an urban black-odor river before and after remediation, finding that physical-chemical improvements alone did not fully eliminate biological toxicity. The study highlights the need to incorporate ecotoxicological endpoints alongside conventional water quality parameters when assessing remediation success.
Um estudo sobre microcistina-LR em mananciais de abastecimento do estado de São Paulo: ocorrência, análise de risco e remoção em ensaios laboratoriais de biofiltração
Researchers investigated the occurrence of microcystin-LR in water supply sources across Sao Paulo state, Brazil, performing risk analysis and laboratory biofiltration trials to evaluate the contamination levels relative to WHO and USEPA thresholds and assess the effectiveness of advanced biofilter technologies for removal.