BTEX Concentrations and Associated Health Risks at Urban Vegetative Sites in Delhi, India. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kashyap, Prabhat; Kumar, Amit; Kumar, Krishan
• Is Part Of: Environmental claims journal. Volume 31:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 349
• Page End: 365
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Liability for environmental damages -- United States -- Periodicals; 346.730305
• DOI: 10.1080/10406026.2019.1640441
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-6026

Abstract

Abstract: Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) compounds are known for their toxic effects. The ambient BTEX levels were studied at various urban vegetative locations of Delhi to assess the health risks involved. The average concentrations were higher for toluene and xylene among BTEX compounds. The cancer risks for benzene exceeded the benchmark limits of USEPA and WHO. The study suggests that the vegetative areas in Delhi are not safe for public health and regulatory bodies need to initiate some action.