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Monitoring of Selenium Concentrations in Major Springs of Yarmouk Basin, North Jordan
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Al-Taani, Ahmed A. Batayneh, Awni T. El-Radaideh, Nazem M. Al-Momani, Idrees F. Rawabdeh, Abdullah Arabia, Saudi |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | 3 Abstract: This is the first study to survey selenium levels in spring water of Yarmouk Basin north of Jordan. Elevated selenium levels in spring waters have been observed indicating that selenium contamination is widespread. In almost all of the spring water samples, selenium concentrations exceeded the maximum allowable level based on the Jordan and World Health Organization for drinking water quality guidelines of 10 µg/L. Evaluation of seasonal patterns in the concentrations of selenium showed higher concentration in dry weather season. Preliminary assessment of the potential sources and factors contributing to selenium contents of water has been reviewed. Adverse health risk assessment of selenium exposure among residents consuming water from springs was estimated. The estimated average daily dose and the noncarcinogenic hazard quotient values from selenium exposure were below the threshold of concern for adverse health effects. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.idosi.org/wasj/wasj18(5)12/18.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://idosi.org/wasj/wasj18(5)12/18.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
