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Distribution, Ecological Risk Assessment, and Bioavailability of Cadmium in Soil from Nansha, Pearl River Delta, China

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  • Fangting Wang

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Changsheng Huang

    (Wuhan Geological Survey Center, China Geological Survey, Wuhan 430205, China)

  • Zhihua Chen

    (School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China)

  • Ke Bao

    (Changjiang Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China)

Abstract

Background: Cadmium (Cd) pollution poses a threat to human health. Examination of the spatial distribution of Cd in soils can be used to assess the risks posed to humans and the environment. Objective: This study determined the enrichment rules and factors influencing Cd pollution in Nansha, and evaluated the pollution characteristics and bioavailability of Cd in quaternary sediments through 7 deep soil profiles (0–200 cm), 4 boreholes, and 348 topsoil (0–20 cm) samples. Methods: The geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and the potential ecological risk index (Er) were used to assess ecological risk, and bioavailability was determined using multivariate, spatial distribution, and correlation matrix analyses. Results: From the Er, 52% of Nansha was classed as being at very high risk of Cd pollution; a further 36% was classed as dangerous. Cadmium was more abundant in clay soils than in sandy soils. Bioavailable Cd in quaternary sediments was significantly affected by the total Cd, and labile Cd accounted for more than half of the total Cd. Changes in pH mainly affected bioavailable Cd rather than total Cd, affecting the overall bioavailability of Cd. Conclusions: Nansha soils are commonly and seriously contaminated with Cd. An appropriate remediation treatment approach should be used to reduce Cd bioavailability. Furthermore, planting structures in farmland should be adjusted to avoid the impact of heavy metals on human health.

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  • Fangting Wang & Changsheng Huang & Zhihua Chen & Ke Bao, 2019. "Distribution, Ecological Risk Assessment, and Bioavailability of Cadmium in Soil from Nansha, Pearl River Delta, China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-17, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:19:p:3637-:d:271488
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    1. Haoran Yin & Chaonan Chen & Qingdong Dong & Pingping Zhang & Quantong Chen & Lianqi Zhu, 2022. "Analysis of Spatial Heterogeneity and Influencing Factors of Ecological Environment Quality in China’s North-South Transitional Zone," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-19, February.
    2. Fangting Wang & Ke Bao & Changsheng Huang & Xinwen Zhao & Wenjing Han & Zhibin Yin, 2022. "Adsorption and pH Values Determine the Distribution of Cadmium in Terrestrial and Marine Soils in the Nansha Area, Pearl River Delta," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-17, January.
    3. Kunyang Li & Song Cui & Fuxiang Zhang & Rupert Hough & Qiang Fu & Zulin Zhang & Shang Gao & Lihui An, 2020. "Concentrations, Possible Sources and Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Multi-Media Environment of the Songhua River, China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-16, March.

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