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Potentially toxic metals contamination in stream sediments of Mbal area (Pan-African fold belt, Cameroon)
The Mbal area is situated within the Neoproterozoic Lom Basin in Cameroon. The objective of this paper was to determine the level of contamination...
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Contamination of Groundwater Assessment in Hard Rock Aquifer by Using Geographic Information System (Drastic Model) in the Thirumanimuthar Sub-basin, South India
AbstractThis study utilized the DRASTIC approach combined with GIS technology to assess groundwater vulnerability and contamination risks in a...
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Utilizing the electrical resistivity tomography to map contamination in a quarry
The diagnosis and monitoring of contaminated sites have become progressively critical. The effectiveness of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)...
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Evaluation of contamination by metals and radionuclides in periurban soils
This work evaluates contamination by metals and radionuclides with a chemometric approach, using peri-urban soils near the new International Airport,...
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Aquifer Vulnerability Analysis Using the Original and Modified DRASTIC Method on Alluvial Aquifer Zones, Ethiopia
In the semi-arid area, where climate variability is the main challenge, it is a critical issue to develop effective groundwater resource management....
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Potentially toxic elements contamination in groundwater and human health risk assessment in the Mayo Bocki watershed, North Cameroon
The present study was carried out in the basement aquifers of the Mayo Bocki catchment area in Cameroon. The main objective was to assess the level...
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Variations in Trace Element and Isotope Composition of Neoarchean Mafic Granulites of the Southwest Siberian Craton: a Consequence of Various Mantle Sources or Crustal Contamination
The paper presents geochemical and isotopic characteristics of Neoarchean (2.7–2.66 Ga) mafic granulites of the Sharyzhalgay uplift in the...
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Effect of arsenic contamination on geotechnical properties of clayey soil
Soil contamination by heavy metals is a severe problem worldwide because of its environmental impact and consequences on human health. Arsenic is one...
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Hydrochemical-geophysical study of saline paleo-water contamination in alluvial aquifers
An integrated hydrochemical and geophysical study of the saline paleo-water uprising into the alluvial aquifer of the Oltrepò Pavese plain sector (Po...
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Assessment of groundwater vulnerability to contamination using the DRASTIC model and GIS functions in Doukkala Plain, Morocco
The Doukkala Plain is an important agricultural region in Morocco. Accordingly, the excessive use of fertilizers and chemical compounds in irrigated...
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Investigation of aquifer vulnerability and sensitivity analysis of modified drastic and sintacs models: a case study of Ovogovo Area, Eastern Nigeria
Groundwater serves as a useful source of freshwater to man. Its protection and assessment of potential exposure to contamination are imperative, as...
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A Study of Interbedded Groundwater Contamination in a Mining Area and the Process of Grouting Composite Failure
Grouting is extensively used in mining areas susceptible to potential water hazards. However, as time elapses, grout composites can fail, thereby...
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Investigation regarding assessment of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) contamination risk in Rasht city with emphasis on the two rivers, Goharroud and Zarjoub, Gilan province, Iran
Goharroud and Zarjoub rivers, vital contributors to Anzali Wetland in Rasht, Iran, face contamination risks from agricultural, industrial, and urban...
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The Response of Higher Plants to the Oil Contamination of Soils in a Pot Experiment
AbstractIn Russia, the area of oil-contaminated soils exceeds tens of thousands of hectares. However, to date, there are no unified approaches for...
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Effects of diesel contamination on geotechnical properties of granitic residual soil
The physical and mechanical properties of soils change when soils are contaminated by oil products. This study investigates the effect of diesel oil...
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Groundwater Contamination and Induced Risk and Hazard in a Karst Aquifer
Studying and rehabilitating groundwaterGroundwater contamination in hydrogeologic settings such as karst, fractured rock, and deep alluvial aquifer...
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Seawater Intrusion and Nitrate Contamination in the Fum Al Wad Coastal Plain, South Morocco
The coastal plain aquifer down gradient of Wad Essaquia Elhamra (WEE), is the main source of groundwater in the arid region of Laayoune Essaquia El...
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Removing lead from water with carboxylate dendrimers and magnetic nanoparticles modified with carboxylate dendrimers
Contamination of water with heavy metals as lead (Pb 2+ ) is a relevant problematic issue. In this work, we have tested different types of dendritic...
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Assessment of groundwater nitrate vulnerability using DRASTIC and modified DRASTIC in upper catchment of Sabarmati basin
Contamination from agriculture diffuse particularly nitrate is an important concern due to its impact on groundwater quality and human health. To...
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Spatio-temporal evaluation of trace element contamination using multivariate statistical techniques and health risk assessment in groundwater, Khulais, Saudi Arabia
Groundwater is the only freshwater source for agriculture and domestic use in the Khulais region of Saudi Arabia (SA). Anthropogenic activities,...
