This book reviews environmental contaminants in terms of their sources, impacts, and health risk assessment, with a focus on soil pollution, groundwater contamination, and integrated management strategies. It explores the genesis and mobilization of contaminants such as microplastics, heavy metals, and PFAS, providing a comprehensive overview of their environmental and health implications.

Divided into four parts, the book begins with an introduction to contaminants and health, followed by sections covering soil and groundwater contamination and remediation. It concludes with discussions on integrated management approaches, emphasizing the "One Health" perspective to address ecological contamination challenges. The chapters cover topics such as the global distribution and mobility of microplastics, the bioaccumulation potential of PFAS, and the cumulative health risks from heavy metals in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The book also investigates the link between environmental contamination and diseases, particularly tuberculosis and lung cancer in Romania. It highlights innovative remediation techniques, such as using Miscanthus giganteus for soil decontamination, and examines the impact of climate change on soil contaminants. Readers will discover case studies from countries such as India and Ghana, offering practical insights into groundwater contamination and management strategies.

This volume is an invaluable resource for environmental scientists, engineers, policy planners, and researchers. It provides science-based solutions and real-world case studies, making it essential reading for those seeking to understand and manage environmental contaminants effectively.

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Shakir Ali is a hydrogeologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research focuses on groundwater contamination, fluoride pollution, environmental isotopes, groundwater modelling, and traditional indigenous knowledge. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and edited several books, including Groundwater Quality and Geochemistry in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions, part of Springer's book series The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Dr. Shakir holds a Master's degree in Hydrogeology from IIT Bombay and a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. With more than a decade of research and teaching experience, he has received over 1,350 citations on Google Scholar to date.

Abdelazim Negm is a renowned expert in hydraulics and water resources at Zagazig University, Egypt, with a Ph.D. in 1992. He has published 400+ research papers, edited several books with Springer, including Groundwater Quality and Geochemistry in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions, published in the Springer book series "The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry". Dr. Negm has led international projects, delivered keynote talks at global conferences, and served as editor for major journals. He is listed in Marquis Who's Who and recognized by ABI and IBC for his contributions to water resources management and environmental engineering.