Source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in rainwater and effect on the health of the population: the case of the District of Abidjan in the South of Ivory Coast

• Main Authors: Brou Richmond Konan (Author), Véronique Yoboue (Author), Bernard Adiaffi (Author), Mohamed Diaby (Author), Yéï Marie Solange Oga (Author), Adama Bakayoko (Author), Sylvain Gnamien (Author), Sékou Keita (Author), Julien Bahino (Author), Money Ossohou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IWA Publishing, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rainwater pollution in urban areas is a real phenomenon globally, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to trace the origin of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Abidjan district's rainwater and to evaluate the health risk to the population. Ten water samples were co...