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ArticleEnvironmental science and pollution research international2021

Characterization of groundwater hydrogeochemistry, quality, and associated health hazards to the residents of southwestern Bangladesh.

Mohammad Mahbub Kabir, Nobin Hossain, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Samia Akter, Konica J Fatema, Lutfun Naher Hilary, Md Hasanuzzaman, Md Didar-Ul-Alam, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury

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Mohammad Mahbub KabirDepartment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
Nobin HossainDepartment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
Abu Reza Md Towfiqul IslamDepartment of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh. towfiq_dm@brur.ac.bd.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5779-1382
Samia AkterDepartment of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
Konica J FatemaAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
Lutfun Naher HilaryBCSIR Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. Qudrat-I-Khuda Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh.
Md HasanuzzamanDepartment of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 5400, Bangladesh.
Md Didar-Ul-AlamResearch Cell, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
Tasrina Rabia ChoudhuryAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.

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In this research, we intended to appraise the hydrogeochemistry and human health risks of groundwater (GW) in southwestern Bangladesh, applying hydrogeochemical techniques, GW quality index (GWQI), several pollution indices, and mathematical health risk models. The trace elements (TEs) and ionic composition of GW samples were analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy and ion chromatography (AAS-IC) technique. The evaporate dissolution, silicate weathering, and ionic exchange processes control the hydrogeochemistry in GW. The GWQI revealed that 34% of samples were poor to very poor quality for drinking purposes, whereas irrigation water quality indices suggested moderate suitability of GW. The mean hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) exceeded the tolerable level for adults and children, making substantial chronic health impacts on humans. The estimated carcinogenic risk of As and Pb surpassed the upper level of 1 × 10

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GroundwaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalAdultAgedBangladeshChildEnvironmental MonitoringHumansRisk AssessmentWater QualityWater Pollutants, ChemicalBangladeshCarcinogenic riskDrinking water sustainabilityIrrigation potentialsTrace metalsWater chemistry

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