Investigating on the Residue of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Water of the Hablehrood River, Garmsar, Iran

Mohammad  Safari; Ali   Ahmadfazeli; Hassan   Vatandoost; Mostafa   Karimaee; Davood  Panahi; Mohammadali Shokri; Mehdi Moradian; Zahra  Soleimani

doi:10.18502/jad.v14i3.4558

Mohammad Safari
Ali Ahmadfazeli
Hassan Vatandoost
Mostafa Karimaee
Davood Panahi
Mohammadali Shokri
Mehdi Moradian
Zahra Soleimani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jad.v14i3.4558

Keywords: Investigating on the Residue of Organophosphate Pesticides in the Water of the Hablehrood River, Garmsar, Iran

Abstract

Background: Organophosphate pesticides are of concern to the drinking water supply and high risks on human health.

Methods: An occurrence survey was performed in the spring and summer of 2016 for 6 months to assess the prevalence of organophosphate pesticides in the Hablehrood River that is located in Semnan Province. Besides, 10 kinds of organophosphate pesticides were sampled in 5 stations. Moreover, were measured by Gas Chromatography (GC) was supported by an electron capture detector (ECD) and Turbochrom software. In all stations, Diazinon was detected in the spring and summer, but Malathion only in the spring.

Results: The highest concentration of Diazinon was observed at the Mahmoud Abad station in spring (0.94ppb) and the Bonekooh station in the summer (0.93ppb). The highest and lowest concentrations of Malathion were detected in Mahmoud Abad (0.35ppb), and Gache station, respectively.

Conclusion: The concentration of pesticides in BoneKooh and Mahmood Abad was higher than the standard.