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An assessment of water sources in a Nigerian suburban area examined nitrate contamination levels, prospective pollution sources, and health risks across six different age categories. Nitrate pollution index values ranged from -1.00 to 0.06, which points to a low overall human impact on the tested water. Health risk evaluations showed that infants aged 6 to 12 months faced the highest vulnerability, likely due to more delicate physiological tissues, while adults aged 20 to over 60 years experienced lower risks. Across every age bracket evaluated, consuming contaminated water posed a greater danger than skin contact. Statistical factor analysis identified five principal components, demonstrating that water contamination stems from both natural geological processes and human activities.
Water contamination affects populations differently depending on age and biology. Identifying that infants face the highest health risks from drinking nitrate-bearing water highlights where public health interventions and monitoring should be targeted. Distinguishing between natural and human-driven contamination sources also assists local authorities in designing targeted water safety measures.
The findings represent early-stage environmental health assessment research. The data could inform water treatment providers, public health bodies, and environmental monitors seeking to design targeted filtration interventions or safety advisories for vulnerable demographics. However, the abstract does not indicate any specific technology, product, or near-market commercial application pathway.
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Advancements in health risk assessment are vital for protecting public health. This study's objectives were to analyze the degree of nitrate contamination, the multi-route health risks to six age groups, and the potential sources of water contaminants in a Nigerian suburban area. Nitrate pollution index (NPI) results were between −1.00 and 0.06, indicating low human impact. According to the nitrate health risk analysis, infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months were more vulnerable, whereas humans between the ages of 20 and > 60 have lower risks. This may be due to the fact that infants have bodily tissues that are more vulnerable to potentially toxic contaminants. For all six age categories, the risk associated with ingestion was greater than the risk associated with dermal contact. Varimax-rotated factor analysis with five principal component extractions revealed that the sources of the water contaminants varied from geogenic processes to human-initiated activities.
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DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2024.2393193
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