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Investigating on the Residue of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Water of the Hablehrood River, Garmsar, Iran Publisher



Safari M1, 2 ; Ahmadfazeli A2 ; Vatandoost H3, 4 ; Karimaee M5 ; Panahi D1 ; Shokri M1 ; Moradian M1 ; Soleimani Z1, 2
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  1. 1. Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Environmental Chemical Pollutants and Pesticides, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Silences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

Source: Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases Published:2020


Abstract

Background: Organophosphate pesticides are of concern to the drinking water supply and high risks on human health. Methods: An occurrence survey was performed in the spring and summer of 2016 for 6 months to assess the prevalence of organophosphate pesticides in the Hablehrood River that is located in Semnan Province. Besides, 10 kinds of organophosphate pesticides were sampled in 5 stations. Moreover, were measured by Gas Chromatography (GC) was supported by an electron capture detector (ECD) and Turbochrom software. In all stations, Diazinon was detected in the spring and summer, but Malathion only in the spring. Results: The highest concentration of Diazinon was observed at the Mahmoud Abad station in spring (0.94ppb) and the Bonekooh station in the summer (0.93ppb). The highest and lowest concentrations of Malathion were detected in Mahmoud Abad (0.35ppb), and Gache station, respectively. Conclusion: The concentration of pesticides in BoneKooh and Mahmood Abad was higher than the standard. © 2020 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.