Assessment of Pollution and Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Particulate Matter and Road Dust Along the Road Network of Dhanbad, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rise in particulate matter (PM) concentrations is a serious problem for the environment. Heavy metals associated with PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and road dust adversely affect human health. Different methods have been used to assess heavy metal contamination in PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and road dust and source apportionment of these heavy metals. These assessment tools utilize pollution indices and health risk assessment models.

Objectives

The present study evaluates the total mass and average concentrations of heavy metals in PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and road dust along selected road networks in Dhanbad, India, analyzes the source apportionment of heavy metals, and assesses associated human health risks.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Kumari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8009640 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature