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Ability of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli to Eliminate Cadmium, Lead and Copper from Tigris River in Mosul City

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The heavy metals are non-biodegradable and could be toxic and carcinogenic, thus, their improper concentration in water could result in critical health issues for living organisms. Therefore, this study aimed to remove three heavy metals (Cadmium, lead and copper) by biological treatment especially using environmental nonpathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli. Eight samples were collected from Tigris River from different regions of Mosul city. Two containers were used for each sample to measure the concentration of minerals before and after treatment by bacteria. The results showed that E. coli was more efficient in removing two heavy metals (cadmium and lead), while the Staph. epidermidis was more capable of removing copper. This may benefit the sustainable development of the environment in the future by using these bacteria to remove hazardous metals if they are present in large concentrations in the water.

Source: Baghdad Science Journal

DOI: 10.21123/2411-7986.5024

Authors: May A. Abdul Kader, Ghada A. Mohammad

Institution: University of Mosul

Language: English

Topic: Heavy Metal Pollution Remediation

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150