Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru
Cattle ranching is a fundamental economic activity in northern Peru, where proper management of water resources is crucial. This study, a pioneer in the region, evaluated water quality and its suitability for human consumption, vegetable irrigation, and livestock production. It is also the first stu...
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| author | Leiva Tafur, Damaris Rascón Barrios, Jesús Corroto de la Fuente, Fernando Goñas Goñas, Malluri Gamarra Torres, Oscar Andrés Oliva Cruz, Segundo Manuel |
| author_browse | Corroto de la Fuente, Fernando Gamarra Torres, Oscar Andrés Goñas Goñas, Malluri Leiva Tafur, Damaris Oliva Cruz, Segundo Manuel Rascón Barrios, Jesús |
| author_facet | Leiva Tafur, Damaris Rascón Barrios, Jesús Corroto de la Fuente, Fernando Goñas Goñas, Malluri Gamarra Torres, Oscar Andrés Oliva Cruz, Segundo Manuel |
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| description | Cattle ranching is a fundamental economic activity in northern Peru, where proper management of water resources is crucial. This study, a pioneer in the region, evaluated water quality and its suitability for human consumption, vegetable irrigation, and livestock production. It is also the first study to document the presence of metals and metalloids in vulnerable areas because they are located at the headwaters of river watersheds. The spatiotemporal evaluation of physicochemical parameters, metals, and metalloids was performed in five micro-watersheds (Cabildo, Timbambo, Pomacochas, Atuen, and Ventilla) from water samples collected in the dry season (October 2017) and wet season (March 2018). The parameters were analyzed using microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The results were contrasted with international and Peruvian quality standards related to dairy cow production. The highest values of pH, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity were reported during the dry season, and the highest turbidity during the wet season. Of the metals evaluated, arsenic (As) was omnipresent in all the micro-watersheds, followed by lead (Pb). In contrast to World Health Organization regulations, concentrations of As, cadmium (Cd), Pb, and iron represent a risk; according to Peruvian regulations, As and Pb exceed the concentrations established for use in animal drinking water and vegetable irrigation, and according to water guidelines for dairy cattle, concentrations of As, Pb, Cd, and Al exceed the permitted limits. The high concentrations of these metals in the study area are attributable to a synergy between natural factors, such as Andean geology and livestock activity. The data reported will allow for proper water resource management, pollution prevention, and the design and adoption of mitigation measures. |
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| spelling | INIA25272024-06-26T04:42:46Z Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru Leiva Tafur, Damaris Rascón Barrios, Jesús Corroto de la Fuente, Fernando Goñas Goñas, Malluri Gamarra Torres, Oscar Andrés Oliva Cruz, Segundo Manuel Livestock Micro-watershed Metals Metalloids Quality standards https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#2.07.01 Livestock Ganado Watersheds Cuencas hidrográficas Metals Metales Semimetals Semimetales Standards Normas Cattle ranching is a fundamental economic activity in northern Peru, where proper management of water resources is crucial. This study, a pioneer in the region, evaluated water quality and its suitability for human consumption, vegetable irrigation, and livestock production. It is also the first study to document the presence of metals and metalloids in vulnerable areas because they are located at the headwaters of river watersheds. The spatiotemporal evaluation of physicochemical parameters, metals, and metalloids was performed in five micro-watersheds (Cabildo, Timbambo, Pomacochas, Atuen, and Ventilla) from water samples collected in the dry season (October 2017) and wet season (March 2018). The parameters were analyzed using microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The results were contrasted with international and Peruvian quality standards related to dairy cow production. The highest values of pH, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity were reported during the dry season, and the highest turbidity during the wet season. Of the metals evaluated, arsenic (As) was omnipresent in all the micro-watersheds, followed by lead (Pb). In contrast to World Health Organization regulations, concentrations of As, cadmium (Cd), Pb, and iron represent a risk; according to Peruvian regulations, As and Pb exceed the concentrations established for use in animal drinking water and vegetable irrigation, and according to water guidelines for dairy cattle, concentrations of As, Pb, Cd, and Al exceed the permitted limits. The high concentrations of these metals in the study area are attributable to a synergy between natural factors, such as Andean geology and livestock activity. The data reported will allow for proper water resource management, pollution prevention, and the design and adoption of mitigation measures. PNIA provided funding for the execution of the project: “Determinación del impacto de la actividad ganadera y medidas de prevención y mitigación en las principales microcuencas de la región Amazonas", contract number N° 027-2016-INIA-PNIA. 2024-06-26T04:42:44Z 2024-06-26T04:42:44Z 2024-06-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Leiva-Tafur, D.; Rascón-Barrios, J.; Corroto-de la Fuente, F.; Goñas-Goñas, M.; Gamarra-Torres, O. A.; & Oliva-Cruz, M. (2024). Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru. Heliyon, 10, e33013. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33013 2405-8440 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2527 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33013 eng urn:issn:2405-8440 Heliyon info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf Elsevier NL Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA |
| spellingShingle | Livestock Micro-watershed Metals Metalloids Quality standards https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#2.07.01 Livestock Ganado Watersheds Cuencas hidrográficas Metals Metales Semimetals Semimetales Standards Normas Leiva Tafur, Damaris Rascón Barrios, Jesús Corroto de la Fuente, Fernando Goñas Goñas, Malluri Gamarra Torres, Oscar Andrés Oliva Cruz, Segundo Manuel Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title | Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title_full | Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title_fullStr | Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title_short | Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru |
| title_sort | spatio temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high andean livestock micro watersheds amazonas peru |
| topic | Livestock Micro-watershed Metals Metalloids Quality standards https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#2.07.01 Livestock Ganado Watersheds Cuencas hidrográficas Metals Metales Semimetals Semimetales Standards Normas |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2527 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33013 |
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