Health risk analysis of phenol and arsenic exposure among kokoda communities village Sorong, West Papua

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to determine the level of risk management and reduction of health risks from exposure to phenol and arsenic in drinking water, environmental management improvement the quality of health Kokoda communities.

Method

This observational study analysis of environmental health risks. The sample was 100 people who have been based on the specified criteria. Data collected through environmental observation, an examination of water samples and questionnaires. Determination of phenol and arsenic using AAS methods.

Results

Phenol concentration in surface waters is 0.193 mg/L, the average concentration of phenol in the underground water 0.1268 mg/L while the concentration of arsenic in surface water and underground water is 0.01 mg/L.

Conclusion

Risk level of non-carcinogenic effect suggests that the rate of water consumption as well as the duration of exposure is very influential on the level of public health risk.