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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The World
Health Organization (WHO) and its member states strive to ensure universal
access to safe drinking water regardless of developmental or socioeconomic
status. WHO is tasked with proposing regulations and recommendations concerning
global health issues. Hydrogen sulfide, a colorless gas with a rotten egg odor,
is detectable at low concentrations and occurs naturally in various
environments including crude petroleum, natural gas, and volcanic gases.
Industrial processes and bacterial decomposition also contribute to its
presence. Hydrogen sulfide is utilized in sulfur production and can be released
into the air, water, and soil, persisting in the atmosphere for up to 42 days.
Exposure can occur near industrial facilities or agricultural sites with manure
storage. Workers in certain industries are particularly at risk. Human studies
indicate respiratory and nervous systems are most vulnerable to hydrogen
sulfide toxicity, with symptoms ranging from irritation at low concentrations
to respiratory distress or loss of consciousness at high concentrations.
Long-term effects may include cognitive and motor impairments. Therefore,
mitigating exposure to hydrogen sulfide is crucial for public health.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2024 pp. 77-81