Particular applications of the health risk assessment methodology due to the presence of substances in water
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Space Risk Assessment, Scenario Integration, Risk PrioritizationAbstract
The objective of this work was to carry out an analysis of quantitative studies of health risks associated with substances present in water, in relation to their spatial representation, integration of different exposure scenarios and estimates of health risks in critical environmental areas. Different applications of the USEPA health risk assessment methodology, implemented in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, were analyzed. From the study, it was observed that these tools have important potential, beyond certain limitations. Spatialized risk assessments, by estimating risk based on exposure information distributed in space, allow a more complete and realistic overview to be offered. In addition, the combination of different exposure scenarios, such as residential and school scenarios, provides a more comprehensive view of health risks. In the case of the Matanza-Riachuelo river basin, risks associated with contaminants such as chromium and nitrate have been evaluated, which facilitates the prioritization of risks in critical contexts and contributes to informed decision-making.
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