Critical review on uranium and arsenic content and their chemical mobilization in groundwater: A case study of the Malwa region Punjab, India

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dc.contributor.authorKumar, Vajinder
dc.contributor.authorMaity, Arnab
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Avneesh
dc.contributor.authorSaha, Sandip
dc.contributor.authorKay, Paul
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Baljinder
dc.contributor.authorMukherjee, Tirtha
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-16T14:23:24Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-13T10:34:17Z
dc.date.available2024-01-16T14:23:24Z
dc.date.available2024-08-13T10:34:17Z
dc.date.issued2023-05-03T00:00:00
dc.description.abstractThe presence of pollutants like uranium and arsenic in the groundwater can have a terrible impact on people's health (both radiologically and toxicologically) and their economic conditions. Their infiltration into groundwater can occur through geochemical reactions, natural mineral deposits, mining and ore processing. Governments and scientists are working to address these issues, and significant progress has been achieved, but it's challenging to deal with and mitigate without adequately understanding the different chemical processes and the mobilization mechanism of these hazardous chemicals. Most of the articles and reviews have focused on the particular form of contaminants and specific sources of pollution, such as fertilizers. However, no literature report exists explaining why particular forms appear and the possible basis of their chemical origins. Hence, in this review, we tried to answer the various questions by devising a hypothetical model and chemical schematic flowcharts for the chemical mobilization of arsenic and uranium in groundwater. An effort has been made to explain how chemical seepage and excessive groundwater use resulted in the change in aquifers' chemistry, as evidenced by their physicochemical parameters and heavy metal analysis. Many technological advancements have taken place to mitigate these issues. Still, in low-middle-income countries, especially in the Malwa region of Punjab, also known as Punjab's cancer belt, paying a high amount for installing and maintaining these technologies is an unviable option. In addition to working to improve people's access to sanitary facilities and clean water to drink, the policy-level intervention would focus on increasing community awareness and continued research on developing better and more economical technologies. Our designed model/chemical flowcharts will help policymakers and researchers better understand the problems and alleviate their effects. Moreover, these models can be utilized in other parts of the globe where similar questions exist. This article emphasises the value of understanding the intricate issue of groundwater management through a multidisciplinary and interdepartmental approach. � 2023 Elsevier B.V.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163885
dc.identifier.issn489697
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163885
dc.identifier.urihttp://10.2.3.109/handle/32116/2925
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.en_US
dc.subjectArsenicen_US
dc.subjectChemical mobilizationen_US
dc.subjectGroundwateren_US
dc.subjectHydrogeochemistryen_US
dc.subjectUraniumen_US
dc.titleCritical review on uranium and arsenic content and their chemical mobilization in groundwater: A case study of the Malwa region Punjab, Indiaen_US
dc.title.journalScience of the Total Environmenten_US
dc.typeReviewen_US
dc.type.accesstypeClosed Accessen_US

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