This study investigated the seasonal variations in physicochemical parameters, heavy metals, and petroleum hydrocarbons in groundwater samples collected in nine locations in Bonny Island, Rivers State Nigeria. The water samples for the dry season were collected in December and Ja...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i54174
Heavy metal pollution in soils has become widespread globally due to both natural processes and human activities. Geologic and anthropogenic activities, such as mining, industrial processes, and agricultural practices, significantly contribute to heavy metal accumulation in soil,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6865
The aim of the study was to assess the spatial distribution of water quality for surface and ground water at Bonny Island in Rivers State, Nigeria. Surface and Groundwater samples were collected from 9 sampling locations and analyzed for physicochemical parameters, heavy metals,...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i61161
This study was carried out to evaluate the level of Cd, Pb, and Cr in some selected dumpsites within Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State. Soil samples were collected from Abattoir, Oja Igboora, Oja Oba, New Abattoir and Towobowo dumpsites. The control samples w...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2024/v8i2150
Plant stresses are the conditions that adversely affect the growth, development, or productivity of plants/trees and can be caused by various physical, chemical, and biological factors. However, stress caused by the influence of heavy metals has a notable adverse effect on plant...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44152
This study assessed the potential effects of crude oil on soil quality in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Soil samples were collected from 10 geopolitical wards of the Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The soil and water samples were subjected to...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i51157
Metallophytes are the unique group of plants that have evolved to thrive in metal rich environments and have drawn plenty of attention. Remediating heavy metal contaminated places with plants is an effective choice due to phytoremediation, an environmentally friendly method that...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62467
Industrial activities over the past century have significantly increased human exposure to pollutants such as heavy metals. Industrial emissions of heavy metals, which are carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic, contaminate natural water supplies and the agricultural environment. Due...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44118
Soils are prone to pollution due to the influence of climate change, globalization and industrialization. Soil samples used in this research were collected from two different metal scrap dumpsites while the controls were taken 500m away from sampling sites all in Anambra state, N...
Waste water in the galvanic process contains high concentrations of heavy metals that pose a direct danger to humans and the environment. Conventional methods for their removal are quite expensive and generate a large amount of waste. The development of new and improvement of exi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i2848
The improper dumping, management and siting of refuse and mechanic sites have largely contributed to the contamination of soil by heavy metals. This study evaluates heavy metal fractionation in soil obtained from some mechanic shops and dump sites in Obio Akpor Local Government A...
Jaymar L. Erivera, Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez, Tom Jericho L. Abobo, Kristine Rainiel L. Diaz, May C. Manla & Karina Milagros C. Lim·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
One of the common problem in fishponds is heavy metal contamination. Though there are some heavy metal elements that are naturally occurring, but due to human activities, their concentration goes beyond what is normal. In this study, health risks analysis using Estimated Daily In...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i2298
Ecosystem contamination is a global issue that is directly related to the advancement of contemporary society. Human health and the natural environment are affected that’s why heavy metal contamination of the environment is currently a serious environmental issue that affects the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i4540
Background: Every day, humans come into contact with heavy metals in the environment. These metals are widespread throughout the world and are known to affect and create specific biological changes that may be detrimental to the body. Auto mechanics are known to come in contact w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i3364
Pollution arising from uncontrollable combustion processes, including artisanal refineries are common in communities through which Kolo Creek traverses. Previous studies have centered on the effect of oil and gas production on Kolo Creek at shell flow station at Imiringi. Therefo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i4538