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EVALUATION OF THE HEAVY METALS MERCURY, LEAD AND ARSENIC IN ATMOSPHERIC PARTICULATES OF TABBIN RESIDENTIAL AREA, CAIRO, EGYPT

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Last updated: 08 Feb 2025

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Abstract

At three selected residential locations in Tabbin area, seasonal samples of airborne heavy metal concentrations were analyzed, and results interpreted. Heavy metals of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As) in particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of ten micrometer or less (PM10) were assessed. The work depended entirely on collecting in-situ 36 air samples, 12 per location during 2022–2023. The analysis of particulate matter and its heavy metal concentrations across separate locations revealed a complex environmental landscape. PM10 levels fluctuated significantly at Location 01, while Location 03 experienced sporadic spikes, indicating episodic pollution events. Arsenic was high at Location 01, contrasting with the low levels found at Location 02. Mercury's noticeable rise at location 03 indicated that emissions from the cement industry nearby were caused by burning coal. Meanwhile, elevated Pb levels at Location 02 indicated such activities and production emissions of specific local sources, including traffic congestion, smelters, and foundries. PM10 variations did not show any significant mean difference across locations, but the disparities in heavy metal concentrations were pronounced. This conclusion underscores the need for adopting extensive source apportionment, environmental assessments and confrontation plans by the local governments and research institutions. 
 

DOI

10.21608/jes.2025.324855.1879

Keywords

Particulate matter (PM10), mercury, Lead, Arsenic, Tabbin, residential locations

Authors

First Name

Marwa

Last Name

Kosbar

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O.

Affiliation

Department of Basic Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Marwa.Kosbar@iesr.asu.edu.eg

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marwa.kosbar@iesr.asu.edu.eg

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حلوان

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First Name

Nabil

Last Name

Saleh

MiddleName

A.

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Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

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nabilsaleh@sci.asu.edu.eg

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االقاهرة

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First Name

Waleed

Last Name

Abbas

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Department of Geography and GIS, Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, waleed.abbas@art.asu.edu.eg

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waleed.abbas@art.asu.edu.eg

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القاهرة

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First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

Hewehy

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Department of Basic Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

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hewehy1@yahoo.com

City

Cairo

Orcid

-

First Name

Naga

Last Name

Abou Alnel

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Department of Geography and GIS, Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

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dr.naja.60@gmail.com

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Volume

54

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2

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53104

Issue Date

2025-02-01

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2024-09-29

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2025-02-01

Page Start

538

Page End

557

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1110-0826

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2636-3178

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https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_405169.html

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500

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Journal of Environmental Science

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EVALUATION OF THE HEAVY METALS MERCURY, LEAD AND ARSENIC IN ATMOSPHERIC PARTICULATES OF TABBIN RESIDENTIAL AREA, CAIRO, EGYPT

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08 Feb 2025