Version 1
: Received: 23 November 2023 / Approved: 27 November 2023 / Online: 28 November 2023 (08:03:33 CET)
How to cite:
Bhardwaj, L. K.; Rath, P.; choudhury, M. Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review. Preprints2023, 2023111714. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1714.v1
Bhardwaj, L. K.; Rath, P.; choudhury, M. Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review. Preprints 2023, 2023111714. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1714.v1
Bhardwaj, L. K.; Rath, P.; choudhury, M. Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review. Preprints2023, 2023111714. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1714.v1
APA Style
Bhardwaj, L. K., Rath, P., & choudhury, M. (2023). Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1714.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Bhardwaj, L. K., Prangya Rath and Moharana choudhury. 2023 "Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1714.v1
Abstract
E-waste is considered the fastest-growing global waste stream and has become an emerging environmental challenge. The widespread usage of digital devices has generated a large amount of e-waste. According to the Ministry of Commerce, India annually generates ~14.5 lakh metric tons of e-waste and recycles only ~5 % of e-waste. Annually, the global production of e-waste has been expected to increase by 4–5 %. Advancements in IT and communication divisions have improved the usage of electronic equipment. Heavy metals such as (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), tin (Sn), and organic chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PBDDs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are subsequently released from e-wastes and contaminates soil and water sources. These toxic compounds are hazardous to human health and the environment. They are capable of entering various biological systems and causing alterations in respiratory functions of the lungs, DNA damage, impaired functioning of the thyroid, and increased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments. Such concerns raise the quintessential need to manage e-waste to prevent future hazards. This manuscript critically reviews the sources, health and environmental impact, disposal techniques, recycling, and regulation of e-waste.
Keywords
E-Waste; Soil; Water; Heavy metals; Human Health
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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