Although there are many sources of water contamination, industrialisation and urbanisation are two of the culprits for the increased level of heavy metal water contamination. South Africa is well endowed by mineral reserves and this has triggered its immense dependence on mineral resources for gross domestic product and economy. Industrialization has led to an increase of heavy metal contamination in the soil, including mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and arsenic (As), etc. Significantly less is released into air from anthropogenic sources. Regarding pesticides (containing heavy metals), their use has been suspended and is no longer the source of this type of pollution. In the solid phase they are in the form of insoluble precipitates on the surface of organic and inorganic colloids in exchangeable and specifically absorbed form. Publishing on IntechOpen allows authors to earn citations and find new collaborators, meaning more people see your work not only from your own field of study, but from other related fields too. Toxic chemical species present in AMD have been reported to be toxic to aquatic and terrestrial organisms. The kidneys are the site of the greatest accumulation of mercury and also the major site of its excretion. Nitrous oxide belongs to stable atmospheric components. The mercury accumulates in sea foods.In 1952, the consumption of fish polluted with mercury, caused nearly 1000 fatalities.1986-11-01 SandozWater used to extinguish a major fire carries fungicide containing … Heavy metals refer to some metals and metalloids possessing biological toxicity, such as cadmium, mercury, arsenic, lead, and chromium. It is also widely used in making jewelry. Lead has been used for at least … As [34] report, metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous ores (the impact of non-ferrous ore metallurgy is predominant in mercury) contributes most to emissions of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). However, the similar chemical form of these elements can cause problems as cadmium easily enters various enzymatic reactions instead of zinc, and biochemical processes take place in a different way (e.g., blocking the insulin cycle) and serious health complications occur [3, 74]. In terms of place of origin, air pollution is divided into primary and secondary. CO belongs to the photochemically active gases contributing indirectly to the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. Anthropogenic sources include the chemical industry, especially the production of fertilizers and urea and industrial waste. If e.g., a large amount of toxic substance gets into the soil, absorption and precipitation reactions predominate. There are various ways through which heavy metals present risks to humans, animals, plants and ecosystems as a whole. Severe poisoning with possible fatalities. Licensee IntechOpen. Bacteria break down organic matter in the soil. INTRODUCTION Metallic elements are intrinsic components of the environment. Please refer to other modules (e.g. Chemically, cadmium is very similar to zinc (it is a part of food), it has an important role for the proper development and health of the organism. Lack of water leads to serious damage to the human body after only a few days. The most common heavy metals are lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu). ), viscosity, which together with density significantly affects hydraulic water behavior - for example, the speed of sand filtration of water depends on its value, sedimentation rate that decreases with temperature rise. The negative impact not only on the health of people but also on the health and the performance of the animals results from an increased incidence of mercury, especially in polluted areas. It represents the highest layer of the atmosphere, more than 800 km above the Earth’s surface. The basic aim is to protect the environment from air pollution respectively its gradual reduction. Its pollution is more perceptible from year to year. Out of those techniques, precipitation has been the promising technology due to the ability to handle large volumes of water with very little dosage [35]. The presence of Al, Fe, Mn and sulphates is a prime concern in addition to the trace of Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn [29]. In this post, we shall cover some of the most dangerous heavy metals that may be found in your tap water. Oxygen is the most important component of air, resulting from its role in respiratory physiology. As reported by [11, 78], its concentration is gradually increasing, with the values at the top of the chain about a million times higher than the concentration of methylmercury in the surrounding water. However, it should be noted that the skin reactions to mercury are relatively rare, even scarce. Therefore, the growing water problems require international cooperation. It is now widely used for its anticorrosive effects and serves as a base for electroplating and nickel plating. Why is understanding metal mixtures important? The thiomersal composition is 49.6 wt% Hg - it is metabolized to EtHg and thiosalicylate. In the exosphere, conditions for the release of atmospheric particles into the interplanetary space arise [8, 9, 10]. By making research easy to access, and puts the academic needs of the researchers before the business interests of publishers. Exposure of aquatic and terrestrial organisms to potentially toxic metals and metalloids can have devastating impacts to living organisms [44, 66, 67]. Depending on the volume of the polluted air, pollution can be divided into local (covering areas with units of tens of km2 – i.e., air pollution of cities and industrial areas, changes caused by changes in local emission and meteorological conditions), regional (bottom troposphere pollution of entire territorial unit, in assessing regional air pollution, it is necessary to analyze the long-term impact and its consequences on soil, water and sensitive ecosystems) and global (pollution of the free atmosphere, changes in the composition of the atmosphere as a whole; the most serious pollutants being carbon dioxide and small particles of solid and liquid substances) [3, 9]. The photochemical conversion of NO to NO2 can be of considerable importance for the air pollution in urban agglomerations. According to the higher cadmium content (Cd) has been repeatedly detected in water flowing right by zinc mines. Heavy metals are toxic to soil, plants, aquatic life and human health if their concentration is high in the compost. Those toxic species exert hazardous effects on terrestrial and aquatic organisms [23]. Under “European Commission Decision 93/351”, the value of Hg in the meat of fish living in relatively uncontaminated areas should be below 0.5 gg−1.The concentration of mercury in the air ranges from 1 to 5 mg.m−3 in rural areas and 7–10 mg.m−3 in cities. In higher concentrations, in poorly ventilated areas, it may exhibit toxic effects. In the case of lead, any measurable amount may have negative health effects. It is an important prerequisite for the existence of every living matter on Earth. Ammonia gas reacts in an atmosphere with sulfuric acid, respectively nitric acid to form sulfates or nitrates. However, there are differences among them, based on the way of exposure, the metabolism itself, the way of excretion. 1. Pollutants, including substances that cause acid rain, are often transferred over long distances, thus damaging soil and water. This is the first binding UN legislation in the area of environment. It is either general protection (air, soil, water), special protection (protected areas, plants, animals,) or the protection of cultural monuments. In a nutshell, the formation of AMD can be summarised as follows [19, 23, 30, 31]: The oxidation of sulphide to sulphate solubilises the ferrous iron (Fe(II)), which is subsequently oxidised to ferric iron (Fe(III)): Either these reactions can occur spontaneously or can be catalysed by microorganisms (sulphur- and iron-oxidising bacteria) that derive energy from the oxidation reaction [26]. It is harmful at a concentration of 0.5%, which it practically does not reach. The vaccine dose for children contains about 2.5 mg Hg in 0.5 ml. It completely absorbs UV-C radiation, which has lethal effects on the living organism and partially absorbs the short-wave UV-B radiation (wavelength of 280–315 nm), which is capable of causing many adverse effects. Sources of heavy metals. This includes microorganisms, plants and animals. Further, it is taken into consideration that oral administration may be accidental, or in contact with skin. As a result of human activity, substances are released into the atmosphere, the amount of which exceeds the normal value of their occurrence in the atmosphere several times. Since food is a major source of cadmium for most of the population, attention has also been paid to its quality as well as to the reduction of cadmium contamination of the environment. Bacteria, worms, insects and other animals process plant residues in healthy soil. The term has particular application to cadmium, mercury and lead, all of which appear in the World Health Organization's list of 10 chemicals of major public concern. Larger wavelength heat radiation, which is emitted back from the planet’s surface, is absorbed by the Earth effectively, its immediate release into space being prevented this way. A toxic heavy metalis a heavy metal that is potentially toxic to humans at a certain level. Depending on which parts of the atmosphere contain ozone, it can play a positive or negative role. Irrespective of pollutants falling under different categories, they all receive considerable attention due to the impacts they introduce to the environment. Water plays an irreplaceable and irredeemable role in the life and function of the body as it participates in the digestion and metabolism, body temperature regulation, excretion of body waste, transport of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and cells. It may also lead to soil contamination, hence affecting their productivity [19]. Most heavy metals do not undergo microbial or chemical degradation because they are nondegradable, and consequently their total concentrations last for a long time after being released to the environment [5, 14]. It is known as a precursor of ozone because it affects the formation and breakdown of ozone in the troposphere. Login to your personal dashboard for more detailed statistics on your publications. As reported by several authors [44, 63, 64] the main consequence of the negative effect of environmental contaminants is the disruption of the optimal immune reactivity of the organism, the occurrence of allergies, increased susceptibility to pathogenic agents, higher occurrence of tumors, affecting reproduction. Heavy metals are thus commonly defined as those having a specific density of more than 5 g/cm3. The composition of troposphere is quite constant. The increase in CO2 in the atmosphere is responsible for the worsening of the greenhouse effect. Bring the best water purifier to your home and provide a healthy environment to your loved ones. The mesosphere extends to a height of about 80 km. Our team is growing all the time, so we’re always on the lookout for smart people who want to help us reshape the world of scientific publishing. Consequences of air pollution: ozone layer depletion (referred to as the ozone hole) is present in areas mainly above the Arctic and Antarctica with reduced ozone concentration due to anthropogenic pollution. The Causes of Air Pollution: Increasing population and living standards, including energy requirements, are the main cause of the increase in air pollution. However, in case of soil contamination by risk elements, we have to realize that this is an irreversible process, it cannot be observed immediately and therefore it is all the more serious. The concentration of mercury in the blood in the general population (the result of dietary intake) is mainly in the form of organic compounds, but it is present in the urine mainly in inorganic form. The composition of the air and its properties are variable, so its effect on the organism changes. Many heavy metal ions, such as mercury, cadmium, lead, nickel, and chromium, are known to be very toxic or carcinogenic. are among the major anthropogenic sources of environmental pollution. Taking all these factors into account during an experiment is almost impossible. Ion exchange is the exchange of ions between two or more electrolyte solutions. Acid rain is considered to be rainwater with a pH of 2.0–5.0. This will eventually lead to reduction in biodiversity of a given aquatic ecosystem and its ability to sustain life. Therefore, despite the systematic research, there is still some concern over formulating the environmental and hazardous concentrations of these substances. Industries, agriculture, wastewater, mining and metallurgical processes, and runoffs also lead to the release of pollutants to different environmental compartments. Carbon monoxide is an unnatural admixture in the air. In the last quarter of the 20th century, it was found that stratospheric ozone was disappearing, while tropospheric ozone was increasing. This purpose requires that any person who uses water for industrial purposes shall purify or otherwise treat such water in accordance with requirements of DWA [41, 46, 47, 48]. Consumers feed on finished organic substances that are processed by endoenzymes inside their bodies. Symptoms and effects vary with different metals or metal compounds, and the dose involved. Ecological classification of organisms expresses the behavior and application of organisms in certain physiological conditions and their ability to survive and adapt in new and more difficult conditions. Many heavy metal ions, such as mercury, cadmium, lead, nickel, and chromium, are known to be very toxic or carcinogenic. Possible health consequences: delayed speech development, impaired concentration, local hypersensitive responses, the spectrum of autism disorders. Freeze desalination has been the promising technology, but it has never been tried in a large scale [19, 23, 34]. For humification processes, plants, bacteria, and mycophytes are the most important. Among the greenhouse gases currently having the greatest climate impact belongs carbon dioxide. Part of it is absorbed by the oceans and much of it by forested areas. The transport of heavy metals in the atmosphere and their subsequent deposition depends on the following factors: the form in which the metal is found to escape into the atmosphere (solid or gaseous phase), their chemical reaction in the atmosphere, the height and location of the point source of emission, local geographic conditions, speed and direction of wind, rain washing and other meteorological requirements [12]. Soil spore production allows to some extent their survival under unfavorable soil conditions. those that are difficult to decompose in natural surroundings, with high persistence and often exhibiting toxic effects on the environment [1, 2, 3]. Exposure to mercury increases the amount of metallothionein (low molecular weight protein), which to some extent prevents kidney damage [11, 89, 90]. These are extrapolations - interspecific (experimental animal - human) and extrapolation to the low dose area [10]. Pollutants (substances contributing to pollution) - substances directly toxic (heavy metals, cyanides, pesticides), water pollutants (dyes, oil and relates substances), substances affecting the amount of oxygen in the water (high levels of degradable substances, at the decomposition of which large quantities of O2 in water are consumed), inert inorganic substances dissolved, undissolved, non-toxic [3, 10, 13, 14]. Municipal and industrial sewage also is an important source of those … The main threats to human health from heavy metals are associated with exposure to lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (arsenic is a metalloid, but is usually classified as a heavy metal). From a physical and chemical point of view, water is a very complicated compound characterized by a number of special chemical and physical properties resulting from the electron structure of its molecules. Other contaminants also enter the soil through sedimentation: nitrogen oxides, lead, cadmium, arsenic, fly ash, chromium, nickel, organic compounds. Cadmium also occurs in synthetic superphosphate and in naturally occurring superphosphates. At present, we know more than 200 chemical reactions of the ozone decomposition process. Our readership spans scientists, professors, researchers, librarians, and students, as well as business professionals. The importance of water for man and the environment was accurately defined in the 12 points of the European Water Charter, proclaimed by the European Council on 6 May 1948 in Strasbourg: The Water Charter underlines the necessity to maintain sufficient water for future generations and the fact that water does not recognize state borders. Pragmatic approaches need to be developed to counter for this mining legacy that is perpetually degrading the environment and its precious resources [21]. Mining and industrial processing for extraction of mineral resources and their subsequent applications for industrial, agricultural, and economic development has led to an increase i… leaves, rice). Unlike stratospheric ozone, its concentration in the troposphere is increasing. Causes of Heavy Metal Poisoning from Your Environment Chronic heavy metal exposure mainly occurs through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. The formation and duration of photochemical smog depends on the chemical composition of the polluted atmosphere, the intensity and spectrum of the solar radiation. Contact our London head office or media team here. Due to the noxious effects of heavy metals, there are growing public health concerns about environmental pollution with heavy metals. Higher exposure may cause cramps, coma, or death. We share our knowledge and peer-reveiwed research papers with libraries, scientific and engineering societies, and also work with corporate R&D departments and government entities. In the context of water protection at international level, already in 1972, the European Council proclaimed the European Water Charter, which highlights the vital importance of water and the inevitable need to protect and use water resources. Pesticides for weed control, chemical fertilizers, and nitrates can be carcinogenic when getting into organism. Microorganisms that get into the aquatic environment by flushing from the soil, or through civilization wastes, whether communal, industrial, or agricultural, and survive for some time in this environment, represent an allochthonous (non-original) recovery, indicating not only external pollution by organic substances, but also the possibility of pathogenic germs. Soil and ecosystem components - water and air - are basic indicators of pollution. Lead causes blood disorders, kidney damage, miscarriages and reproductive disorders and is linked to various cancers. The ratio of mercury content in plasma and in erythrocytes is about 1: 1. INTRODUCTION A heavy metal is toxic when relatively it is dense metal or metalloid that is noted for its potential toxicity, especially in environmental contexts. Effects of Al, Fe, Mn, Cu, Mg and Zn on the health of living organisms are summarised in Table 3 [44, 56, 67]. [6, 14]. Air pollution is the introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere which, either directly, after a chemical change or by interaction with another substance, adversely affects the environment. Average concentrations affected by human activity are in the range of 0.1–0.4 mg.kg−1, and in the vicinity of industrial enterprises and crematoria up to 1.8 mg.kg−1, in the third of Slovakia’s territory the content of total mercury is higher in woody plants (the value exceeds 0.12 mg.kg−1) [11, 83, 84]. Water is an indispensable component of the human environment, as well as all plant and animal systems, and constitutes the basic condition of life on Earth. Licensee IntechOpen. Anthropogenic activity is letting into the air from 350 to 600 million tons of CO per year. Fungi dominate the soil in terms of biomass amount. However, the results of the experimental application cannot be considered generally valid. This is why methods for assessing health risks (e.g. © 2018 The Author(s). The soil loses most due to contamination since its ability to eliminate the negative effects caused by the natural and anthropogenic activity of man become limited [20, 21, 22]. Heavy metals are one of the most dangerous groups of biologically important pollutants. Many studies have documented different natural sources of heavy metals. Health effects of selected heavy metals. The natural balance of elements is also impaired by human activity. case studies from environmental exposure to heavy metals, other than lead and mercury, please go to the modules on lead and mercury for more information on those. The concentration of cadmium in the soil ranges from 0.01 to 0.7 mg.kg−1 and is most cumulative in the 0–5 cm layer. In certain cases when the Antimony levels are higher than expected, the associated … Inorganic pollutants are usually substances of mineral origin, with metals, salts and minerals being examples [2]. At the end of the 19th century, [93] described the so-called pink disease (acrodynia - sporadic and predominant pediatric syndrome associated with calomel in toothpaste and other forms of inorganic mercury) related to an allergic reaction in hypersensitive people. Desalination has a problem of producing salts that has impurities, hence making them unsuitable for utilisation. The mining of coal and gold for multilateral uses exposes pyrite to oxidising agents. The harmful daily human dose is 0.4 mg, the lethal dose is 150–300 mg. Soil heavy metal pollution has become a worldwide environmental issue that has attracted considerable public attention, largely from the increasing concern for the security of agricultural products. Metals are found bound in various inorganic compounds, but can also enter complex organic systems. The most common microbial cells in the soil are single-cell prokaryotes. Biological properties of water: The microbial recovery of natural waters consists of autochthonous (indigenous) species, for which water is the primary and natural habitat, where they participate in the circulation of substances in water and are thus reflecting natural water pollution without anthropogenic influence. , Hosam El-Din M. Saleh and Refaat F. Aglan, IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.86876 ground no. 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