Abstract:
This paper is the result of environmental geological survey engineering.
Objective The pollution of groundwater nitrate caused by industrial and agricultural production, as well as human life, poses health risks to human health. In order to investigate the current situation and health risks of nitrate pollution in rural drinking groundwater in Rucun Township and surrounding areas of Wutai County, and provide support for healthy drinking water.
Methods We used statistical analysis software (SPSS19) and constructed a human health risk model (HHRA) to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the health risks of nitrate in populations of different ages and genders.
Results Through research, it was found that the average concentration of nitrate in the study area is 43.99 mg/L, which is more than twice the standard value of 20 mg/L. 89% of the area is in an excessive state. Groundwater is severely polluted by NO3−, and nitrate pollution areas are mainly concentrated in the main human activity areas, especially in the main agricultural production areas.
Conclusions There is a high health risk of nitrate pollution in rural drinking groundwater in Rucun Township and surrounding areas. The health hazards of NO3− pollution in groundwater to different genders and age groups are mainly influenced by factors such as exposure duration, average weight of residents, life expectancy, and skin contact surface area. The research results can provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of groundwater nitrate pollution.