Boron Levels in Drinking Water Sources from the Volcanic Area of Sicily (South Italy): Risk Evaluation of Developing Chronic Systemic Effects
Journal Title: Annals of Environmental Science and Toxicology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Short- and long-term oral exposures to boric acid or borax demonstrated boron toxicity in reproductive system. European Union standard of boron in drinking water has a maximum allowable concentration of 1 mg/L, but in Sicily (south Italy) there are often higher concentrations. Accordingly, the main objectives of this study, the first of its kind in the south Italy, were (1) to monitor the boron levels in drinking water sources from Mt. Etna, and (2) to estimate the daily intake (EDI) and the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) in adult population to evaluate the risk of developing chronic systemic effects due to drinking boron intake.
Authors and Affiliations
Copat Chiara, Fiore Maria, Grasso Alfina, Arena Giovanni, Dimartino Angela, Conti Gea Oliveri, Sciacca Salvatore, Ferrante Margherita
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