Sediments Contaminated by Non-Polar Extractable Substances and Health Risks

摘要

The article deals with the assessment of non-carcinogenic health risks resulting from the contact of persons with bottom sediments contaminated by non-polar extractable substances. The sediments were taken in the river bed up and downstream from the premises of former chemical factory which had processed oil products. The concentration of non-polar extractable substances in the sediment was determined through infrared spectrometry. There were assessed the non-carcinogenic health risks of random ingestion and dermal contact with contaminated sediment for the population of 3 to 6 years old children, adults and the employees carrying out sanitation works.