Comprehensive risk assessment near the Złotniki Chemical Works S.A.

• Autorzy: Wróbel Magdalena , Dwojak Filip , Rosik Joanna , Stegenta-Dąbrowska Sylwia , Morelowska-Maćkowiak Marcelina , Rybak Justyna
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Rapid industrial development is connected with technical improvement and modern solutions which diminish its adverse environmental impact globally. Although this progress is significant and does not degrade the environment the historical contaminants are still present which can significantly affect human health. Therefore, it is crucial to focus on the areas where industrial activities lasted a long time. Among industries, the chemical sector can have a severe environmental impact, including process production and waste. Hence, this study aimed to assess Złotniki Chemical Works S.A. impact on the environment and residents’ health risks as this plant was present in this area for years. Findings show significant environmental impact and possible health risks to inhabitants due to high metal concentrations in the studied soil samples. High concentrations of lead, zinc, and copper were recorded. Despite advanced technologies, continuous industrial activity monitoring is crucial for local community safety and environmental protection.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

accident prevention; environmental impact; risk assessment; chemical sector; technical improvement

PL

zapobieganie wypadkom; wpływ na środowisko; ocena ryzyka; sektor chemiczny; odpady technologiczne

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Environment Protection Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 50, nr 2
• Strony: 123--137
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Wróbel Magdalena

• Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3825-7939

autor

Dwojak Filip

• Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8072-0339

autor

Rosik Joanna

• Department of Applied Bioeconomy, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, ul. Chełmońskiego 37a, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0084-5288

autor

Stegenta-Dąbrowska Sylwia

• Department of Applied Bioeconomy, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, ul. Chełmońskiego 37a, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/+0000-0001-7161-1878

autor

Morelowska-Maćkowiak Marcelina

• Pro-biolife, ul. Słoneczna 32, 55-095 Długołęka, Poland

autor

Rybak Justyna

• Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland

• https://orcid.org/+0000-0002-3606-4220

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