Singh, Abhay Kumar (2025) Assessment of Metal Concentration in Groundwater and Surface Water and their Toxicity on Human Health in a Coal Mining Area of India. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236 (711).
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Metal contamination in water resources and associated risks to human health are common and concerning issues in mining areas. Keeping this in mind, 27 (twenty-seven) groundwater samples (GW) and 12 (twelve) surface water (SW) samples were collected from different locations in the Sohagpur coal mining area to determine the concentration of metals (Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V and Zn) to assess the probable risk (ingestion and dermal) on child and adult male and female populace in the area. The results show that the Fe, Mn, and Al concentrations exceeded the Indian drinking water standards in nearly 59%, 56% and 48% of the GW samples, and Ni and Se concentrations exceeded the standards in about 26% of the GW samples. However, in the case of SW samples, only Mn and Fe exceeded the recommended limits in a few locations. The hazard index (HI), which is based on the combined risk of metals, suggested considerable hazards to the child population due to ingestion of the metals through groundwater, with a HI value of 1.5. However, the dermal risk due to metals in the surface water was within the acceptable limits. The principal component analysis (PCA) suggests that concentrations of metals in the GW and SW are probably due to the area's lithological, vehicular emission and coal mining activities. The present study suggests that continuous monitoring and implementation of remediation strategies are necessary to mitigate metal contamination in the coal mining area. Furthermore, public awareness and proper environmental rules and regulations should be implemented to prevent contamination of the area's water resources and reduce the risks to the health of the local population.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Groundwater · Metals · Coal mining area · Human health risk assessment · Principal component analysis · GIS |
| Subjects: | Envieronmental Management Group |
| Divisions: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Depositing User: | Mr. B. R. Panduranga |
| Date Deposited: | 01 May 2026 09:50 |
| Last Modified: | 01 May 2026 09:50 |
| URI: | https://cimfr.csircentral.net/id/eprint/3007 |
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