BCFRC researcher Dr. Md Muzammel Hossain is dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing environmental and health challenges linked to sediment pollution. His recent study, titled “Distribution of Potentially Toxic Elements in Sediments of the Municipal River Channel (Balu), Dhaka, Bangladesh: Ecological and Health Risks Assessment,” was published in the Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.
“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.”
