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http://ir.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/14389| Title: | Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination on Dumpsite in Kuyi Village, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Authors: | Iyakwari, Joseph Agbajelola, David Farrow, Timipere Eterigho, Elizabeth J |
| Keywords: | Agricultural activities, Heavy metals, Kuyi village, Municipal Solid Waste |
| Issue Date: | Sep-2016 |
| Publisher: | Int'l Journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engg. (IJRCMCE) |
| Series/Report no.: | vol 3;1 |
| Abstract: | Soil samples collected from the dumpsite located in Kuyi village, Minna, Niger State were analyzed for copper (Cu), iron (Fe2+) and manganese (Mn) using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Twenty-one (21) sample points both horizontally and vertically (depth) were studied. The results revealed that Mn had the highest concentration (11.6mg/kg) compared to Cu and Fe2+. However, it was observed that a minimal reduction in concentration of each metal along the surface of the dumpsite occurred. Interestingly, the concentration of Fe at all points was relatively high (5.54mg/kg, 4.67mg/kg, 3.99mg/kg and 3.78mg/kg). Based on the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Land Disposal Restriction Standard Regulation, this metal could have adverse effect on human health, stream and agricultural activities of villagers around the dumpsite |
| URI: | http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/14389 |
| ISSN: | ISSN 2349-1442 EISSN 2349-1450 |
| Appears in Collections: | Chemical Engineering |
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