Glyphosate residues in drinking waters and adverse health effects

Year 2017, Volume: 2 Issue: 1(3) - Volume 2, Issue 1(3), 247 - 258, 01.06.2017

Mehmet Fatih Cengiz Onur Basancelebi Yasin Emre Kitis

Abstract

Abstract

 

Introduction.
Control of pesticide residues in waters, foods and environmental samples is a
growing source of concern for the general population. Glyphosate is the most
widely applied herbicide active ingredient and its residues can be found in
drinking waters. Therefore monitoring studies of glyphosate residues in water samples
has a great of importance. Aim of the
study. (1) To present the levels of glyphosate in various kinds of water
samples, (2) to compare the levels of glyphosate residues with WHO and the
international standards, and (3) to evaluate possible health effects related to
glyphosate residue concentrations in the water samples. Results. Glyphosate residues have been detected in all kinds of
waters all over the world. It was reported that the most drinking water samples
contained higher levels of glyphosate residues than its Maximum Contaminant
Level.  The levels of glyphosate residues
may lead to health problems depending on the levels in waters. Various
concentrations of the residues were found in ground and surface waters. The
highest concentrations were found in regions with intensive agriculture. The
findings indicated that the areas where located around the agricultural regions
have glyphosate contamination risks in their water supplies. Conclusion. Glyphosate authoritatively
classified as a probable human carcinogen. Survey studies have been indicated
that the residues of glyphosate can be frequently found in drinking water
samples. In order to prevent the health effects sourced from the glyphosate,
the residues should be monitored in ground, surface and drinking water samples.

 

Key
words: Drinking waters, glyphosate, residue

Keywords

Glyphosate residues in drinking waters and adverse health effects

References

• Mehmet Fatih Cengiz1, Onur Basancelebi2, Yasin Emre Kitis3
• 1Akdeniz University, Food Safety and Agricultural Research Center, 07058, Antalya/Turkey 2Akdeniz University, Engineering Faculty, Food Engineering Department, 07058, Antalya/Turkey, 3Akdeniz University, Agriculture Faculty, Plant Protection Department, 07058, Antalya/Turkey
• Mehmet Fatih CENGIZ, PhD Akdeniz University, Food Safety and Agricultural Research Center Dumlupinar Bulvari 07058 / Campus / Antalya / Turkey Tel: [phone] - 2574 Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]