Environmental and Human Health Risk of Heavy Metal Contamination in dust from children Park and Roadside in Rohtak, Haryana, India
Abstract
The research objectives are to compare and quantify heavy metal contamination, assess ecological risks, and evaluate human health risks
for adults and children from dust from children’s parks and roadsides in Rohtak. In this study evaluates the levels of heavy metals such
as Pb, Cu, Fe, Ni, Zn, Cd, Mn, and Al in dust samples collected from roadsides and children parks in Rohtak. The Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy (AAS) was used to quantified concentration of heavy metals. The concentration was found to be Fe (1583.33 mg/kg), Zn
(302.499 mg/kg), Pb (74.647 mg/kg), Al (4000 mg/kg), Ni (60.67 mg/kg), Mn (1113.346 mg /kg), and Cu (66.251 mg /kg) in children
park dust samples. In road side dust sample, the mean concentration was Fe (14404.2 mg/kg), Zn (293.92 mg/kg), Pb (49.29 mg/kg), Al
(3333.33 mg/kg), Ni (37.85 mg/kg), Mn (1114.94 mg/kg), and Cu (32.917 mg/kg) Pb posed a considerable ecological threat, and Zn was
classified as highly contaminating. While non-carcinogenic risks for both adults and children were within safe limits, carcinogenic risk,
particularly from Ni indicated a serious long-term health issue, especially for children. The study also aligns with multiple United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG
3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG-12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, Technology, and
Infrastructure), and SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). This research suggests the need for effective pollution control and
sustainable urban planning in Haryana to mitigate health risks and improve environmental quality.
How to Cite
Manju Manju, Ruby Ruby, Namrata Namrata, Sulochana Kaushik, "Environmental and Human Health Risk of Heavy Metal Contamination in dust from children Park and Roadside in Rohtak, Haryana, India", Vol. 3, Issue 3, 21-06-2025, pp. 13-44.
