Sediment Pollution: Raising Awareness of Environmental and Health Challenges

BCFRC researcher Dr. Md Muzammel Hossain is actively raising awareness about the ongoing environmental and health issues associated with sediment pollution. His recent research appeared on Journal of Contaminant Hydrology with entitled “Distribution of potentially toxic elements in sediments of the municipal river channel (Balu), Dhaka, Bangladesh: Ecological and health risks assessment".

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104492

“The concern of potential toxic elements (PTEs) contamination in the river ecosystem is growing due to anthropological activity. Sediment pollution poses significant health risks by introducing harmful contaminants into water bodies, which can affect both aquatic ecosystems and human populations. Exposure to polluted sediments may lead to health issues such as skin irritations, gastrointestinal illnesses, and the transmission of waterborne diseases. Additionally, sediments can harbor toxic substances like Potential toxic elements (PTEs), which can accumulate in the food chain, increasing long-term health risks for communities relying on affected water sources. Addressing sediment pollution is crucial to safeguarding environmental and public health.”

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