Publications by authors named "Protyay Ghosh"
J Hazard Mater
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses water quality in 41 surface water bodies in Bengaluru, revealing that over half exceed WHO limits for key indicators like pH and total dissolved solids, with various toxic elements also present in concerning concentrations.
- Toxic element pollution primarily stems from industrial activities, traffic, and natural geological sources, leading to varying degrees of contamination; 25% of the waters have high contamination levels, particularly in specific lakes and drainage systems.
- The contamination poses significant health risks, with medium to high non-carcinogenic risks for both adults and children, and a high carcinogenic risk, as polluted water channels lead to larger rivers affecting neighboring states and ecosystems.
