Health risk analysis of exposure to mercury (Hg) and cyanide (CN) in Kayeli village communities Teluk Kayeli district Buru regency

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to analyze level of risk, target danger and management of health risks due to exposure to mercury and cyanide in river water, well water and plants.

Methods

This study used environmental health risk analysis, data collection through environmental observations, laboratory and questionnaires.

Results

Mercury concentrations in river water and well water were below the detection limit was <0.005 mg/L and plants ranging from 0.0076 μg/g to 0.0517 μg/g while cyanide concentration in river water and well water is <0.01 mg/L and plants < 0.01 μg/g, 40% having risk level (RQ) values > 1 for non-carcinogen effects and for carcinogenic effects all respondents have RQ ≤ 1 while for hazard target values (THQ) non carcinogenic and carcinogenic effects 85 people respondents have THQ value 1.

Conclusion

Community is expected to be able maintain and limit amount of consumption frequency, especially in plants.