Exposure to heavy metals and PCDD/Fs by the population living in the vicinity of a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia, Spain: Health risk assessment |
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Authors: | Montse Mari Martí Nadal Marta Schuhmacher Jos L Domingo |
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Institution: | aLaboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, IISPV, “Rovira i Virgili” University, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201 Reus, Catalonia, Spain;bEnvironmental Engineering Laboratory, ETSEQ, “Rovira i Virgili” University, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain |
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Abstract: | Most fly ashes produced in municipal waste incinerators of Catalonia (Spain) are deposited in a hazardous waste landfill (HWL) placed in Castellolí (Barcelona). This facility means a concern for the population living nearby. In response to this, we performed a probabilistic study focused on assessing human health risks derived from environmental exposure to heavy metals and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) around the HWL. Concentrations of various metals and PCDD/Fs were determined in soil and air samples collected at the HWL, and in 4 locations around it. Health risks were evaluated according to the distance from the sampling locations to the HWL (near and far-sites). In general terms, metal and PCCD/F levels were relatively low in air and soil samples. However, concentrations of PCDD/Fs, as well as those of some metals, were found to be relatively higher in the HWL and Castellolí (the nearest village) samples than in those collected far away, resulting in a slight increase of exposure to those pollutants. Anyhow, the current concentrations of metals and PCDD/Fs suggest that it is highly unlikely that there are any additional non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for the population living near the HWL. |
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Keywords: | Hazardous waste landfill Dioxins and furans Heavy metals Soils Air Monte-Carlo |
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