| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, examined the levels of trace elements (TEs) in groundwater sources in the Kumasi Metropolis and assessed their potential health risks. The study found that certain TEs, such as aluminum, copper, and lead, exceeded the permissible standards set by the World Health Organization. The research also revealed that 91.3% of the sampling sites presented health concerns for both adults and children, with children being particularly vulnerable. The sources of TEs in the groundwater were attributed to both anthropogenic and geogenic factors. [Extracted from the article] |
