Hydrogeochemical characteristics and health risk assessment of groundwater in Fuyang River Basin, Northern China

Key Points

• Groundwater in the Fuyang River Basin shows significant contamination with toxic elements, raising health concerns.
• Health risk assessments indicate that 25% of the water samples exceed safety standards for toxic elements.
• Assessment using hydrogeochemical analysis and health risk evaluation highlights the impact of pollution.
• Findings underscore the need for improved groundwater management strategies and further studies.