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Industrial pollution contaminates water with heavy metals like lead and arsenic, rendering some sources undrinkable. Total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry identified these contaminants, highlighting the urgent need for water quality monitoring and remediation.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Industrial activities release pollutants into water bodies, posing risks to ecosystems and human health.
  • Heavy metal contamination in water is a significant concern due to its persistence and toxicity.
  • Effective water quality monitoring is crucial for safeguarding public health and the environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the levels of various contaminants in water samples from an industrial area using advanced analytical techniques.
  • To assess the water quality by comparing contaminant concentrations with established national and international guidelines (WHO, BIS).
  • To evaluate the overall water quality using indices like WQI, HPI, CI, MEI, and HEI.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry for precise elemental analysis of water samples.
  • Quantified concentrations of elements including Cl, K, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Br, Sr, As, Pb, and Ni.
  • Calculated Water Quality Index (WQI), Heavy metal Pollution Index (HPI), Contamination Index (CI), Metal Enrichment Index (MEI), and Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (HEI).

Main Results:

  • Elevated levels of lead (Pb), iron (Fe), arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), and manganese (Mn) were detected, exceeding WHO and BIS standards at several locations.
  • Arsenic concentration reached 73 ppb, and lead levels were extremely high (up to 2613 ppb at location A1).
  • Water quality indices indicated significant pollution, with water at sites A1 and A2 deemed unfit for drinking.

Conclusions:

  • TXRF spectrometry is an effective technique for identifying and quantifying heavy metal contaminants in water.
  • Water sources in the studied industrial area are heavily polluted with heavy metals, posing a serious risk to human health.
  • Urgent implementation of remedial measures is necessary to reduce contaminant levels and ensure water safety.