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Ecological and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in water and soils within a crude oil waste management facility, Southwestern Ghana

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Crude oil waste management is challenging due to the diverse constituents of the waste and its consequent impact on valued environmental receptors (water and soil). Characterization of the potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils and water within the surroundings of crude oil waste management facility is imperative, to aid evaluation of potential risks. The study assessed the potential environmental and human health risks posed by PTEs in soil and water from surroundings and adjoining settlement communities. A total of forty-four (44) samples were analyzed for PTEs (Cr, Pb, Zn, Co, Mn, Ni, Hg, Fe, As, Cu, Hg, and Cd) and physicochemical properties in both matrices. The total carcinogenic risk (TCR) for adults and children in the neighbouring community was 4.73 × 10−6 and 1.2 × 10−4, respectively, which was due to the high carcinogenic slope factor of arsenic. A strong correlation was observed between the PTEs and physicochemical properties, and their health risk was attributed to both geogenic and anthropogenic factors. The study indicated that the human health and ecological risk values obtained were within acceptable limits, with the waste management facility posing a higher risk in comparison to the nearby community. These risks may be attributed to the specific nature and intensity of the activities conducted at the facility. Hence, there is the need for continuous promotion of occupational and public awareness on the health and environmental impact of crude oil waste management.

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Amoatey, E.A., Glover, E.T., Kpeglo, D.O. et al. Ecological and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in water and soils within a crude oil waste management facility, Southwestern Ghana. Environ Monit Assess 195, 1371 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11923-1

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