September 10, 2025

Potability and Health Risk Assessment of Some Potentially Toxic Elements in Groundwater Around Some Residential Areas in Ibadan Southwestern Nigeria

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This analysis evaluates health risks associated with toxic elements in groundwater, indicating potential hazards for children and infants.

Groundwater assessment indicated significant health risks for children and infants due to toxic elements.
The highest Average Daily Dose (ADD) from iron in infants was 0.1139 mg-1kg-1 day-1 bodyweight-1.
Hazard Quotient (HQ) for chromium in children was 1.523, suggesting potential non-carcinogenic effects.
Total Hazard Index (HI) values exceeded 1 for children (2.356) and infants (2.453), emphasizing the need for treatment.

Isibor et al. (2023) studied this question.

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This analysis evaluates health risks associated with toxic elements in groundwater, indicating potential hazards for children and infants.