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November 19, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Organochlorine Pesticides and Salinity in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan: Environmental Health Risks Associated with the Aral Sea Crisis

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CBCasey BartremMKMurad Ismaylovich KurbanovBKBrock Daniel Keller

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Overview

Assessment reveals high pesticide levels and salinity in water in Karakalpakstan, suggesting persistent health risks.

Key Points

  • Water quality issues showed 100% of samples exceeded US pesticide standards, and hexavalent chromium levels were alarming.
  • Over 40% of soil and sediment samples tested above reference levels for pesticides, highlighting severe environmental hazards.
  • Environmental assessment involved 140 samples across 79 locations, indicating significant contamination remains.
  • Urgent interventions are needed as salinization risks continue globally, impacting health in areas like Karakalpakstan.

Cite This Study

Bartrem et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924fed1c0ce034ddc350dc8https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22111751
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