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<p>This study intended to investigate the hydrochemical characteristics and sources of nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub>-N) in groundwater, and to evaluate the potential health risks in the vicinity of the Jiangcungou landfill in Northwest China. To fulfill these purposes, a total of 41 groundwater sourced primarily from the phreatic aquifer were collected and analyzed. The study found that NO<sub>3</sub>-N concentrations in the area varied between 0.57&#xa0;mg/L and 47.69&#xa0;mg/L, with 26.67% of samples exceeded China’s drinking water threshold (20&#xa0;mg/L as N) and 31.7% surpassing the WHO guideline (11.3&#xa0;mg/L as N). The background level of NO<sub>3</sub>-N was estimated to be 1.11&#xa0;mg/L through a probabilistic approach and was exceeded by 85.4% of the samples. Ionic ratios and land use analysis highlighted significant NO<sub>3</sub>-N contributions from domestic sewage, industrial, and agricultural sources. These findings were reinforced by principal component analysis (PCA) and the absolute principal component score-multiple linear regression (APCS–MLR) model, which attributed 40.12% of NO<sub>3</sub>-N to domestic sewage and wastewater and 7.78% to industrial and agricultural activities. Although Jiangcungou landfill is not the primary contributor, lingering leachate still affects groundwater quality, especially in nearby wells with high NO<sub>3</sub>-N concentrations. Furthermore, health risk assessments indicated significant NO<sub>3</sub>-N associated non-carcinogenic risks (<i>HQ</i><sub>oral</sub> &gt; 1) for infants (63.4%), children (46.3%), females (41.5%), and males (34.1%). The Monte Carlo Simulation further supports these findings, highlighting elevated risks, especially for infants and children. This study provides important scientific support and guidance for implementing sustainable groundwater management practices and the protection of human health in affected areas.</p>

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Groundwater nitrate contamination around a municipal landfill: hydrogeochemical insights, source identification, and health risk assessment

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年6月9日

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  • Misbah Fida,
  • Peiyue Li,
  • Jing Ning,
  • S. M. Khorshed Alam,
  • Yuanhang Wang

摘要

This study intended to investigate the hydrochemical characteristics and sources of nitrate (NO3-N) in groundwater, and to evaluate the potential health risks in the vicinity of the Jiangcungou landfill in Northwest China. To fulfill these purposes, a total of 41 groundwater sourced primarily from the phreatic aquifer were collected and analyzed. The study found that NO3-N concentrations in the area varied between 0.57 mg/L and 47.69 mg/L, with 26.67% of samples exceeded China’s drinking water threshold (20 mg/L as N) and 31.7% surpassing the WHO guideline (11.3 mg/L as N). The background level of NO3-N was estimated to be 1.11 mg/L through a probabilistic approach and was exceeded by 85.4% of the samples. Ionic ratios and land use analysis highlighted significant NO3-N contributions from domestic sewage, industrial, and agricultural sources. These findings were reinforced by principal component analysis (PCA) and the absolute principal component score-multiple linear regression (APCS–MLR) model, which attributed 40.12% of NO3-N to domestic sewage and wastewater and 7.78% to industrial and agricultural activities. Although Jiangcungou landfill is not the primary contributor, lingering leachate still affects groundwater quality, especially in nearby wells with high NO3-N concentrations. Furthermore, health risk assessments indicated significant NO3-N associated non-carcinogenic risks (HQoral > 1) for infants (63.4%), children (46.3%), females (41.5%), and males (34.1%). The Monte Carlo Simulation further supports these findings, highlighting elevated risks, especially for infants and children. This study provides important scientific support and guidance for implementing sustainable groundwater management practices and the protection of human health in affected areas.