This document summarizes a study that investigated the physicochemical status of groundwater in Ekakpamre, Nigeria, a community located in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. 10 groundwater samples were collected from boreholes about 1 km apart and analyzed along with soil samples from around the boreholes. The study found that clay-rich soils appeared to influence certain groundwater quality parameters like dissolved oxygen, total petroleum hydrocarbons, and potassium levels. While groundwater quality was generally similar across sampling locations, levels of lead and cadmium exceeded regulatory limits for drinking water in some samples, posing a potential public health risk. Principal component analysis identified three components that accounted for 100% of the variability in the original water quality data
Geochemical Survey, Health and Environmental Implication of Trace Elements in...Premier Publishers
This study involves the geochemical assessment of trace elements of surface soil samples from Owo area in Ondo State, Nigeria. In environmental studies, chemical elements are often distinguished as lithogenic and anthropogenic based on their sources. The knowledge about their distribution in soils is thus crucial for the assessment of the environmental hazards due to chemical pollution of urban soils. In this area, fourteen (14) soil samples were collected and analyzed for the following trace elements – Zinc(Zn), Copper(Cu), Lead(Pb), Arsenic(As), Cadmium(Cd), Titanium(Ti), Strontium(Sr), Zircon(Zr), Molybdenum(Mo), Silver(Ag), Rubidium (Rb), and Tin(Sn) using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). The background values as determined were as follows: Zn(8.30-8.70ppm), Cu(1.95-2.19ppm), Pb(0.83-0.87ppm) As(0.052-0.054ppm), Cd(0.06-0.07ppm), Ti(0.12-0.14ppm), Sr(0.04-0.05ppm), Zr(0.04-0.05ppm), Mo(0.13-0.14ppm), Ag(0.12 0.13ppm), Rb(0.013-0.014ppm) and Sn(0.07-0.08ppm).The threshold values in (ppm) were: 9.12, 2.69, 0.93, 0.06, 0.07, 0.20, 0.05, 0.06, 0.20, 0.26, 0.02, and 0.11. The increase above the background concentrations is probably anthropogenic. The Anthropogenic Factor (AF) and Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo) were determined for Zn, Pb, Cu and As in order to quantify the level of contamination in the soils. The result revealed an average AF of 1.1 and Igeo of -0.44, 1.00, -1.05 and -0.37. This result indicates uncontaminated to slightly contaminated soil condition. The pH values of the soils, ranging from (5.5-7.7) indicate a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils owing to the chemical reactions of the anthropogenic additives. Anthropogenic inputs from the few industries in the area were quite minimal, except for municipal and vehicular contributions. Therefore, monitoring programs should be introduced to check the level of environmental degradation that may result from future anthropogenic perturbations.
Geochemical Survey, Health and Environmental Implication of Trace Elements in...Premier Publishers
This study involves the geochemical assessment of trace elements of surface soil samples from Owo area in Ondo State, Nigeria. In environmental studies, chemical elements are often distinguished as lithogenic and anthropogenic based on their sources. The knowledge about their distribution in soils is thus crucial for the assessment of the environmental hazards due to chemical pollution of urban soils. In this area, fourteen (14) soil samples were collected and analyzed for the following trace elements – Zinc(Zn), Copper(Cu), Lead(Pb), Arsenic(As), Cadmium(Cd), Titanium(Ti), Strontium(Sr), Zircon(Zr), Molybdenum(Mo), Silver(Ag), Rubidium (Rb), and Tin(Sn) using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). The background values as determined were as follows: Zn(8.30-8.70ppm), Cu(1.95-2.19ppm), Pb(0.83-0.87ppm) As(0.052-0.054ppm), Cd(0.06-0.07ppm), Ti(0.12-0.14ppm), Sr(0.04-0.05ppm), Zr(0.04-0.05ppm), Mo(0.13-0.14ppm), Ag(0.12 0.13ppm), Rb(0.013-0.014ppm) and Sn(0.07-0.08ppm).The threshold values in (ppm) were: 9.12, 2.69, 0.93, 0.06, 0.07, 0.20, 0.05, 0.06, 0.20, 0.26, 0.02, and 0.11. The increase above the background concentrations is probably anthropogenic. The Anthropogenic Factor (AF) and Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo) were determined for Zn, Pb, Cu and As in order to quantify the level of contamination in the soils. The result revealed an average AF of 1.1 and Igeo of -0.44, 1.00, -1.05 and -0.37. This result indicates uncontaminated to slightly contaminated soil condition. The pH values of the soils, ranging from (5.5-7.7) indicate a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils owing to the chemical reactions of the anthropogenic additives. Anthropogenic inputs from the few industries in the area were quite minimal, except for municipal and vehicular contributions. Therefore, monitoring programs should be introduced to check the level of environmental degradation that may result from future anthropogenic perturbations.
Cation Concentrations of Anaocha, Ekwusigo And Ogbaru Local Government Areas ...IJRESJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Soil samples collected from Anaocha, Ekwusigo and Ogbaru Local Government Areas of Anambra State were analyzed for their elemental compositions using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Physiochemical characteristics such as PH, particle size porosity, index/water holding capacity, moisture content and organic carbon were also analyzed. Results obtained from cation concentrations in mg/kg of the soils in Anaocha(A), Ekwusigo(E), and Ogbaru(O) were: K + (O>A>E); Na+ (O>A>E); Cr3+(A>E>O); Mg2+(O>A>E); Ni2+(E>A>O); Cu2+(O>E>A); Zn2+(E>A>O); Cd2+(O>A>E); Pb2+(O>A>E); Fe3+(E>O>A) and Al3+ (E>O>A). Other physiochemical characteristics showed that Anaocha soils were acidic, pH (5.13); Ekwusigo, pH (5.79) moderately acidic and Ogbaru pH (6.99),almost neutral. Anaocha area had less clay particles of (8.69c), Ogbaru (13.67c) and Ekwusigo (22.65c). Statictical studies revealed that Cd, Cu, Pb and iron oxides were significant factors in the incidence of erosion in Anaocha area.
Rainy seasonal analysis of Physico-chemical parameters of Mukungwa River at N...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Water availability and quality are important factors that determine not only where people can live, but also the quality of life. The Mukungwa river is affected by rainy season especially at Ngaru point before discharge in Nyabarongo river, where its physico-chemical properties are seasonally changed. This may cause serious problems on all forms of life in the river. Objective of this work was to assess the impacts of rainy season on physico-chemical properties of Mukugwa River before discharging into Nyabarongo River at Ngaru. The parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity, electric conductivity, total dissolved solids (TSS), phosphates, nitrates, and ammonium were monitored in three rainy seasons: April, 2012; October, 2012 and May, 2017 respectively. In this research, pH, temperature, electric conductivity were analyzed in situ using multifunction pH-meter and others parameters, were analyzed in laboratory using electrometric, volumetric, turbidity tube and colorimetric methods. The measured values for each parameter in three seasons were analyzed using MS Excel, and then compared to their international standards for surface water delivered by World Health Organization (WHO). The findings showed high variation of TSS (134mg/l, 178mg/l, and 582mg/l), turbidity (322NTU, 317NTU and 1560NTU) and ammonium (0.498mg/L, 0.536mg/L and 0.78mg/L) in three rainy seasons assessed. The quality of Mukungwa River needs prevention measures in order to control its pollution by erosion.
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Distribution and mobility of lead and zinc atmospheric depositions in industr...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
Heavy metal contamination is a severe environmental problem. Knowledge of the total heavy metals contents of soils is a necessary step for making an accurate appraisal and quantitative evaluation of the extent of contamination, indeed, wet and dry atmospheric deposits, plays an important role in the cycle of semi-volatile contaminants [1]. Metallurgical industries release heavy metals into the atmosphere, these last, clump together to form fines particles suspended in the air, these metals can be transported by wind via aerosol or aqueous pathway and deposited in the soil. The main aim of this work was to study the mobility and fate of lead and zinc from atmospheric deposits in contaminated soil from the foundry (ALFET) in industrial zone of Tiaret (Western Algeria) and to determine the effect of physicochemical parameters of the soil on their mobility in the topsoil. Physicochemical analysis of 35 soil samples have shown that zinc and lead levels contents in the surface layer soil (0-30 cm) vary depending on the pH, total limestone (CaCO3) and the soil water content. Results clearly show that soil texture and fine fraction (clay and sand) significantly influence mobility of Pb and Zn in soil.
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Geo Environmental Investigation of Abuad Dumpsite, Southwestern NigeriaIJERA Editor
Geoenvironmental study of ABUAD female dumpsite was conducted to investigate the suitability of its location
and potential impact on groundwater in the environment. Profiling and Vertical electrical sounding methods
were employed using Dipole - Dipole and Schlumberger configuration respectively. Five points were sounded
and one profile was occupied. Three heterogeneous subsurface lithologic units were established namely; lateritic
topsoil, clayey-sand, and, fresh basement. The curve types are simple H and HA. The topsoil and clayey-sand
materials are characterized with relatively low resistivity values while the fresh basement materials are
characterized with high resistivity values. The average resistivity and thickness values for the topsoil are
280.0Ωm and.2.3m respectively. Clayey-sand was encountered in all the locations with average resistivity and
thickness values of 32.0Ωm and 7.3m respectively. Basement is relatively shallow in the study area, it was
encountered in all the locations with an average resistivity and depth values to the top of basement of 674Ωm,
and 9.6m respectively. Overburden materials are relatively thin within the area with an average resistivity and
thickness values of 156Ωm, and 9.6m respectively. The overburden materials constituting the aquiferous units
within the study area are porous, vulnerable, and good paths for leachate migration. The relatively low
resistivity values within the clayey-sand layers (14 - 61Ωm) are suggestive of leachate intrusion, while relatively
high resistivity values of the impervious basement are due to their crystalline nature. The proximity of the
dumpsite to both the cafeteria and residential halls is a cause for concern.
Quantification of Heavy Metals using Contamination and Pollution Index in Sel...IJEAB
Many sites in urban cities are used for dumping of domestic, industrial and municipal wastes because of high human population density in the area. Most often, people use these dumpsites for growing of crops without knowing the level of heavy metal contamination in soils of these areas. This study evaluated the quantification and contamination level of heavy metals in some refuse dumpsites in communities of the State Nigeria. Three replicate soil samples were collected from the dumpsites and at 20 m away from the non - dumpsite which do not receive sewage water within the root zone of 0 – 40 cm depth using soil auger sampler. Samples were analysed for soil properties and heavy metal concentrations using standard methods. The concentrations of the studied heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd) were compared with the permissible limits of other countries. Results showed that in the three studied locations, soil pH at dumpsites were 40 .6%, 39.4% and 38.9% higher than the values in the control sites while soil organic carbon were higher in the dumpsites by 50.1%, 31.3% and 41.1% as compared to the control sites. Cu concentrations at the three locations were below the standard limits of United Kingdom, European Union (EU), USA and WHO. The concentrations of the studied heavy metals passed the contamination stage and therefore will pose negative effect on plant and soil environment. Use of the dumpsite for crop cultivation or as compost materials should be avoided and construction of shallow wells near these areas should be discouraged.
Chemical Characteristics of Groundwater and its Suitability for Irrigation pu...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The utilization of groundwater in the agricultural sector in Jombang regency is to meet the needs of irrigation water in sub-optimal land and to supply water for irrigation in the dry season on land that has been irrigated by surface water. The existence and potential of groundwater as a source of irrigation water should be available, not only in the quantity but also with the quality is good. The objectives of this study were to identify chemical characteristics of groundwater and to assess of groundwater quality for irrigation purpose. Twenty five groundwater samples were collected in the study area from bore wells ranging in depth between 61 – 127 m BGL on the confined aquifer. Chemical chracteristics of groundwater samples were analyzed using Piper trilinear diagram based on major ionic concentrations. Base on this analysis, discovered 6 water types of groundwater samples i.e. Ca2+–HCO3– type, mixed Ca2+–Mg2+–SO42– type, mixed Na+–Ca2+–HCO3– type, Ca2+–SO42– type, Na+–SO42– type, and Na+–HCO3– type. To define the quality of groundwater for irrigation, groundwater samples were analyzed by using EC25˚C, SAR, and RSC values. The classification of irrigation water base on EC25˚C and SAR show that most of groundwater samples into C2-S1 class indicating low sodium and medium salinity hazard. On the basis of RSC all groundwater samples are safe for irrigation purpose. All water type of groundwater samples in the study area are suitable for irrigation purpose.
The Quality of Ground Water for Selected Area in South of Babylon Governorate...iosrjce
City of Hillasuffers from the high shallow groundwater levels which causes serious problems to
agricultural and civil construction activities. five different tracks perpendicular to Shatt Al-Hilla channel are
selected beside large number of hand dug wells within the area to monitor the relationships among the levels of
water between these two water resources during one year,the results of many hydrochemical parameters
confirm the similar pattern of inter-relationships between the two water bodies. According to hydrogeochemical
measurements ,we find that the proportion of sulfates rate for these wells high and it hurts in the use of water
for several purposes ,the ratio of chlorides and other high and this shows that the water wells unfit for uses of
Agriculture purposes, but there is one well we have that shows the proportion of chlorides is a few , a high
proportion of sulfates From Sholler classification of study area with high concentration of Na +k and SO4was
observed because of the Fat'ha Formation, which contains gypsum, anhydrite and dolomite , are believed to be
the major source of SO4 and Mg in the water
Characterizing Automobile Industrial Wastewater and its Impacts on Surroundin...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
The wastewater from industries varies so greatly in both flow and pollution strength. So, it is impossible to assign fixed values to their constituents. It is necessary to pretreat the wastes prior to release to the municipal system since lack of adequate treatment of the effluent can cause deterioration of the ecosystem, die off and contamination of the aquatic environment. These adverse effects necessitated the study of wastewater effect on surface water body at Emene Industrial Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria. Wastewater samples were collected, analyzed and compared with the plot of treatment means. The results obtained from the study were compared with WHO and NIS 554 water standards. The wastewater analysis suggested that contaminant at the untreated stage was very high. The results of the treated and river sample were within the WHO and NIS 554 allowable water ranges. Samples at discharge point recorded increased values which suggest high re-contamination along the open channel (from non-point sources) before discharge. This calls for proper monitoring and treatment of the industrial effluent prior to ground water recharge or discharge to surface water.
Groundwater quality of south India is depending on climate condition and bedrock geology but may also be impacted by pollution, particularly from industrial sources and agricultural activity. In the current study, 15 groundwater samples were collected from different locations in the Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Coimbatore to assess water quality for drinking as well as for irrigation purpose by analyzing the major cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+) and anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42- and F-) besides some physical and chemical parameters (pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity and total alkalinity). Statistical analysis like correlation, R- mode factor and cluster analysis were performed for demarcate the association of hydro geochemical parameters. Also groundwater quality mapping was developed using geographic information system.
This work contributes to the monitoring of water pollution of some selected Dams in Katsina
State, North western Nigeria by assessing the degree of heavy metal pollution in the Dams sediment samples.
The study was conducted in the year 2017 within some selected Dams in the State (Ajiwa, Zobe,
Sabke/Dannakola) that are beehives of fishing and Agricultural activities in Katsina State. Analysis for the
concentration of these heavy metals; Cr, Cd, Fe, Ni, Mn, Pb and Zn was conducted by the use of AAS (by
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry) method. Several indices were used to assess the metal contamination
levels in the sediment samples, namely; Geo-accumulation Index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF),
Contamination Factor (CF), Degree of Contamination (Cd), Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Potential
Ecological Risk Index (PERI). The result of this study has shown that generally among the heavy metals
evaluated, the highest concentration was observed for Fe (range: 2.6718-4.2830 ppm), followed by Zn (range:
0.4265-0.7376 ppm), Cr (range: 0.1106-0.1836 ppm), Cd (range: 0.1333-0.1273 ppm) and Mn (range: 0.1136-
0.1271 ppm). While Pb has the lowest concentration (range: 0.0472-0.0598 ppm). For all the site sampled the
heavy metal Ni was below detection level (BDL). From the results of heavy metals I-geo values, according to
Muller’s classification, all the sediment samples from the selected dams were unpolluted (class 0). The result for
the enrichment factor has shown that for all the selected dam sediment samples the heavy metals show
deficiency to minimal enrichment. Also based on the contamination factors for all sediment samples the heavy
metal Cd has a CF values range of 0.5430-0.6665 (~1), indicating that the sediment samples are moderately
contaminated with Cd. In contrast, the rest of the heavy metals exhibit low contamination in general. The value
of PLI ranges from 0.2408 to 0.4935, indicating unpolluted to moderate pollution. The Eri values for all
samples are all < 40, presenting low ecological risk. The results suggest that the sediment samples from the
selected dams in Katsina state has low contamination by the heavy metals evaluated.
Present (2014) geochemical and microbial trends of underground water affecte...theijes
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investigative study of seasonal changesIJAEMSJORNAL
Physico-chemical parameters of River Oluwa water in Agbabu, Nigeria were investigated to determine its quality characteristics and establish seasonal effects on the water. Water from the river was collected at five different points in dry season (March, 2008 and 2009) and rainy season (July, 2008 and 2009). Insitu parameters (pH, EC and Turbidity) were measured using Horiba Water Checker Model U-10 while TDS was by Lovibond CM – 21 Tintometer. Subsequently in the Laboratory, Na+ and K+ were determined using flame photometric methods while Ca2+, Mg2+, HCO3-, SO42-, Cl-, PO42- and NO3- were determined by wet analysis. River Oluwa water was alkaline with average pH of 7.41 and 7.53 in dry and rainy seasons respectively. Electrical conductivity (EC) was high during dry season (av. 630.44 µS/cm), but low in the rainy season (av. 317.58 µS/cm) due to long residence time in dry season allowing more water-rock interaction. Turbidity’s average values of 0.14 NTU and 2.29 NTU in dry and rainy seasons respectively suggested moderate pollution with particulate matter. The order of average cations concentrations in the dry and rainy seasons was Ca2+ > K+ > Na+ > Mg2+ while that of the anions was HCO3- > Cl- >SO42- > NO3-. The ions concentrations though lower in rainy season, Ca2+-HCO3- water was dominant in both seasons. Quality evaluation for irrigation revealed that the water was suitable for all irrigation purposes. River Oluwa water was soft, low mineralized, chemically potable, suitable for irrigation but with lower ionic concentrations in rainy season.
Qualitative Evaluation and Hydrogeochemical Attributes of Groundwater in Ower...iosrjce
The qualitative evaluation and hydrogeochemical attributes of groundwater in Owerri Capital
Territory Owerri was investigated to assess the quality for human consumption and agricultural purposes. A
total of sixteen (16) groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical and biological
properties. The range of temperature (oC), colour (Hz), and turbidity of groundwater in the study area are
between: 20-28.3, 5-15, and 1-50 respectively. The average of pH , conductivity (us/cm),TDS (mg/l), and
hardness (mg/l) are: 7.66, 0.135, 34.64, and 7.94 respectively. The result also reveals that the concentration of
Na+
(mg/l), K+
(mg/l), Ca2+(mg/l), Mg2+(mg/l), Fe+
(mg/l), Pb2+(mg/l),Cd2+(mg/l), Cu+
(mg/l),and Zn2+ (mg/l)
range between: 3.33-7.6, 0.2-6.8, 2.4-8.3,1.02-3.44, 0.001-0.59, 0.001-0.01, 0-0.16, 0.06-2.88 and 0.01-2.18
respectively. Water Classification result of the groundwater samples show the predominance of alkali
bicarbonate water type (Na+ + K+
) - HCO3
-
that is largely soft and therefore, mostly of acceptable quality for
household uses. Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) of the groundwater samples in the study area showed that the
samples fall below 1.4meq/l, indicating predominance of excellent water for irrigation purposes in accordance
with recommended standard. This study recommends among other things that groundwater resources
development in the area requires elaborate qualitative assessment, to ensure that any necessary pre-use
treatment is effected.
Cation Concentrations of Anaocha, Ekwusigo And Ogbaru Local Government Areas ...IJRESJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: Soil samples collected from Anaocha, Ekwusigo and Ogbaru Local Government Areas of Anambra State were analyzed for their elemental compositions using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Physiochemical characteristics such as PH, particle size porosity, index/water holding capacity, moisture content and organic carbon were also analyzed. Results obtained from cation concentrations in mg/kg of the soils in Anaocha(A), Ekwusigo(E), and Ogbaru(O) were: K + (O>A>E); Na+ (O>A>E); Cr3+(A>E>O); Mg2+(O>A>E); Ni2+(E>A>O); Cu2+(O>E>A); Zn2+(E>A>O); Cd2+(O>A>E); Pb2+(O>A>E); Fe3+(E>O>A) and Al3+ (E>O>A). Other physiochemical characteristics showed that Anaocha soils were acidic, pH (5.13); Ekwusigo, pH (5.79) moderately acidic and Ogbaru pH (6.99),almost neutral. Anaocha area had less clay particles of (8.69c), Ogbaru (13.67c) and Ekwusigo (22.65c). Statictical studies revealed that Cd, Cu, Pb and iron oxides were significant factors in the incidence of erosion in Anaocha area.
Rainy seasonal analysis of Physico-chemical parameters of Mukungwa River at N...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Water availability and quality are important factors that determine not only where people can live, but also the quality of life. The Mukungwa river is affected by rainy season especially at Ngaru point before discharge in Nyabarongo river, where its physico-chemical properties are seasonally changed. This may cause serious problems on all forms of life in the river. Objective of this work was to assess the impacts of rainy season on physico-chemical properties of Mukugwa River before discharging into Nyabarongo River at Ngaru. The parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity, electric conductivity, total dissolved solids (TSS), phosphates, nitrates, and ammonium were monitored in three rainy seasons: April, 2012; October, 2012 and May, 2017 respectively. In this research, pH, temperature, electric conductivity were analyzed in situ using multifunction pH-meter and others parameters, were analyzed in laboratory using electrometric, volumetric, turbidity tube and colorimetric methods. The measured values for each parameter in three seasons were analyzed using MS Excel, and then compared to their international standards for surface water delivered by World Health Organization (WHO). The findings showed high variation of TSS (134mg/l, 178mg/l, and 582mg/l), turbidity (322NTU, 317NTU and 1560NTU) and ammonium (0.498mg/L, 0.536mg/L and 0.78mg/L) in three rainy seasons assessed. The quality of Mukungwa River needs prevention measures in order to control its pollution by erosion.
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The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability
Distribution and mobility of lead and zinc atmospheric depositions in industr...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
Heavy metal contamination is a severe environmental problem. Knowledge of the total heavy metals contents of soils is a necessary step for making an accurate appraisal and quantitative evaluation of the extent of contamination, indeed, wet and dry atmospheric deposits, plays an important role in the cycle of semi-volatile contaminants [1]. Metallurgical industries release heavy metals into the atmosphere, these last, clump together to form fines particles suspended in the air, these metals can be transported by wind via aerosol or aqueous pathway and deposited in the soil. The main aim of this work was to study the mobility and fate of lead and zinc from atmospheric deposits in contaminated soil from the foundry (ALFET) in industrial zone of Tiaret (Western Algeria) and to determine the effect of physicochemical parameters of the soil on their mobility in the topsoil. Physicochemical analysis of 35 soil samples have shown that zinc and lead levels contents in the surface layer soil (0-30 cm) vary depending on the pH, total limestone (CaCO3) and the soil water content. Results clearly show that soil texture and fine fraction (clay and sand) significantly influence mobility of Pb and Zn in soil.
The International Journal of Engineering and Science (The IJES)theijes
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability
Geo Environmental Investigation of Abuad Dumpsite, Southwestern NigeriaIJERA Editor
Geoenvironmental study of ABUAD female dumpsite was conducted to investigate the suitability of its location
and potential impact on groundwater in the environment. Profiling and Vertical electrical sounding methods
were employed using Dipole - Dipole and Schlumberger configuration respectively. Five points were sounded
and one profile was occupied. Three heterogeneous subsurface lithologic units were established namely; lateritic
topsoil, clayey-sand, and, fresh basement. The curve types are simple H and HA. The topsoil and clayey-sand
materials are characterized with relatively low resistivity values while the fresh basement materials are
characterized with high resistivity values. The average resistivity and thickness values for the topsoil are
280.0Ωm and.2.3m respectively. Clayey-sand was encountered in all the locations with average resistivity and
thickness values of 32.0Ωm and 7.3m respectively. Basement is relatively shallow in the study area, it was
encountered in all the locations with an average resistivity and depth values to the top of basement of 674Ωm,
and 9.6m respectively. Overburden materials are relatively thin within the area with an average resistivity and
thickness values of 156Ωm, and 9.6m respectively. The overburden materials constituting the aquiferous units
within the study area are porous, vulnerable, and good paths for leachate migration. The relatively low
resistivity values within the clayey-sand layers (14 - 61Ωm) are suggestive of leachate intrusion, while relatively
high resistivity values of the impervious basement are due to their crystalline nature. The proximity of the
dumpsite to both the cafeteria and residential halls is a cause for concern.
Quantification of Heavy Metals using Contamination and Pollution Index in Sel...IJEAB
Many sites in urban cities are used for dumping of domestic, industrial and municipal wastes because of high human population density in the area. Most often, people use these dumpsites for growing of crops without knowing the level of heavy metal contamination in soils of these areas. This study evaluated the quantification and contamination level of heavy metals in some refuse dumpsites in communities of the State Nigeria. Three replicate soil samples were collected from the dumpsites and at 20 m away from the non - dumpsite which do not receive sewage water within the root zone of 0 – 40 cm depth using soil auger sampler. Samples were analysed for soil properties and heavy metal concentrations using standard methods. The concentrations of the studied heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd) were compared with the permissible limits of other countries. Results showed that in the three studied locations, soil pH at dumpsites were 40 .6%, 39.4% and 38.9% higher than the values in the control sites while soil organic carbon were higher in the dumpsites by 50.1%, 31.3% and 41.1% as compared to the control sites. Cu concentrations at the three locations were below the standard limits of United Kingdom, European Union (EU), USA and WHO. The concentrations of the studied heavy metals passed the contamination stage and therefore will pose negative effect on plant and soil environment. Use of the dumpsite for crop cultivation or as compost materials should be avoided and construction of shallow wells near these areas should be discouraged.
Chemical Characteristics of Groundwater and its Suitability for Irrigation pu...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— The utilization of groundwater in the agricultural sector in Jombang regency is to meet the needs of irrigation water in sub-optimal land and to supply water for irrigation in the dry season on land that has been irrigated by surface water. The existence and potential of groundwater as a source of irrigation water should be available, not only in the quantity but also with the quality is good. The objectives of this study were to identify chemical characteristics of groundwater and to assess of groundwater quality for irrigation purpose. Twenty five groundwater samples were collected in the study area from bore wells ranging in depth between 61 – 127 m BGL on the confined aquifer. Chemical chracteristics of groundwater samples were analyzed using Piper trilinear diagram based on major ionic concentrations. Base on this analysis, discovered 6 water types of groundwater samples i.e. Ca2+–HCO3– type, mixed Ca2+–Mg2+–SO42– type, mixed Na+–Ca2+–HCO3– type, Ca2+–SO42– type, Na+–SO42– type, and Na+–HCO3– type. To define the quality of groundwater for irrigation, groundwater samples were analyzed by using EC25˚C, SAR, and RSC values. The classification of irrigation water base on EC25˚C and SAR show that most of groundwater samples into C2-S1 class indicating low sodium and medium salinity hazard. On the basis of RSC all groundwater samples are safe for irrigation purpose. All water type of groundwater samples in the study area are suitable for irrigation purpose.
The Quality of Ground Water for Selected Area in South of Babylon Governorate...iosrjce
City of Hillasuffers from the high shallow groundwater levels which causes serious problems to
agricultural and civil construction activities. five different tracks perpendicular to Shatt Al-Hilla channel are
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Agriculture purposes, but there is one well we have that shows the proportion of chlorides is a few , a high
proportion of sulfates From Sholler classification of study area with high concentration of Na +k and SO4was
observed because of the Fat'ha Formation, which contains gypsum, anhydrite and dolomite , are believed to be
the major source of SO4 and Mg in the water
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This work contributes to the monitoring of water pollution of some selected Dams in Katsina
State, North western Nigeria by assessing the degree of heavy metal pollution in the Dams sediment samples.
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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry) method. Several indices were used to assess the metal contamination
levels in the sediment samples, namely; Geo-accumulation Index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF),
Contamination Factor (CF), Degree of Contamination (Cd), Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Potential
Ecological Risk Index (PERI). The result of this study has shown that generally among the heavy metals
evaluated, the highest concentration was observed for Fe (range: 2.6718-4.2830 ppm), followed by Zn (range:
0.4265-0.7376 ppm), Cr (range: 0.1106-0.1836 ppm), Cd (range: 0.1333-0.1273 ppm) and Mn (range: 0.1136-
0.1271 ppm). While Pb has the lowest concentration (range: 0.0472-0.0598 ppm). For all the site sampled the
heavy metal Ni was below detection level (BDL). From the results of heavy metals I-geo values, according to
Muller’s classification, all the sediment samples from the selected dams were unpolluted (class 0). The result for
the enrichment factor has shown that for all the selected dam sediment samples the heavy metals show
deficiency to minimal enrichment. Also based on the contamination factors for all sediment samples the heavy
metal Cd has a CF values range of 0.5430-0.6665 (~1), indicating that the sediment samples are moderately
contaminated with Cd. In contrast, the rest of the heavy metals exhibit low contamination in general. The value
of PLI ranges from 0.2408 to 0.4935, indicating unpolluted to moderate pollution. The Eri values for all
samples are all < 40, presenting low ecological risk. The results suggest that the sediment samples from the
selected dams in Katsina state has low contamination by the heavy metals evaluated.
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Na+
(mg/l), K+
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) - HCO3
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11.[40 51]correlates in groundwater quality parameters and textural classes of soils in a peri-industrial district of the nigerian delta region
1. Journal of Environment and Earth Science www.iiste.org
ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online)
Vol 2, No.3, 2012
Correlates in Groundwater Quality Parameters and Textural
Classes of Soils in a Peri-industrial District of the Nigerian
Delta Region
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Dike Henry Ogbuagu , John Didacus Njoku, Atulegwu Patrick Uzoije, Joseph Ikechukwu Nwachukwu,
Tochi Ezechi Ebe
Department of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
* E-mail of the corresponding author: henrydike2002@yahoo.com
Abstract
This study investigated the physicochemical status of groundwaters of the oil-rich Ekakpamre community in
Ughelli, Nigeria. Ten borehole water samples located about 1 km apart and soil samples around them were
collected and analyzed by standard methods. Clay, sand and silt compositions in overlaying soils appeared to
influence the DO (r=-0.999), TPH & toluene (r=0.998, each), and K+ ion (r=-0.999) levels in groundwaters at
P<0.05. Three PCs which accounted for 100% variability in the original 27 variables formed the extraction
solution and were most correlated with Cr (0.995), Pb (0.989) and PO42- ions (0.947). Though the high
compositions of clay (72.67 ± 2.33%) and low compositions of sand (24.33 ± 2.60%) in the study indicates
slight possibility of migration of surface pollutants to aquifers, the exceedances of Pb and Cd levels over
regulatory limits portends public health hazards to consumers of groundwaters in the area.
Keywords: Physiochemical status, Groundwater, Peri-industrial District, Niger Delta, Water contamination,
Textural compositions
1. Introduction
Groundwater contamination in industrializing regions can result from such sources as leakages from landfill,
effluents, tank and pipeline leakages, oilfield and agricultural sources, as well as saltwater intrusions
(Olobaniyi and Owoyemi, 2006). It may also be from spills, surface discharges in the form of hydrocarbons
in/around groundwater tables, or from stockpiles in industrial, construction or agricultural sites. Other likely
sources include contamination from cesspools, septic tanks, and interchange through wells.
The study location in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) of Nigeria thrives in oil and gas deposits, and
exploration and exploitation activities have been on for several decades now. It is known that oil and gas
activities could contribute solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants to the environment and that these toxicants
could infiltrate the soil profile and contaminate aquifers (Sharma et al., 2004 and Zektser et al., 2005;
Ogbuagu et al., 2011). The problems of groundwater contamination include outbreaks of water-borne
diseases, as well as unsuitability of water for both agricultural and industrial uses.
Beside the oil exploration and exploitation activities, there are several other industries in the region that could
contribute varying quantities of contaminants to the underground water resource. Ogbuagu et al. (2011) and
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ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online)
Vol 2, No.3, 2012
Okoli et al. (2011) have reported low water tables and varying infiltration rates of soils in the region, even as
Abam (2001) had reported incidences of saline water intrusion into groundwater aquifers in the NDR,
especially in proximate Rivers and Bayelsa States. Other studies in the region by Olobaniyi and Owoyemi
(2006) and Ayotamuno and Kogbara (2007) have demonstrated that there are rising levels of K+, Na+, Mg2+,
Ca2+, HCO3-, Cl-, turbidity, and hydrocarbons in Warri, Ekpan, Edjeba, Ughelli, Kwali, Ibusa, and Asaba in
Delta State, and Onne, Port Harcourt, Ndoni, Degema, Oyigbo, Etche, and Bonny in Rivers State. Other
scholars have observed similar trends in other Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States (Oteri,
1984; Edet, 2004; Okolie et al., 2005; Ekundayo, 2006; Okagbue, 1989; Olobaniyi et al., 2007; Ophori et al.,
2007; Nwidu et al., 2008).
In another study, Ekundayo (2006) reported that the Niger Delta groundwater protective soil layer consisted
of inorganic clays, sandy-clay and sandy-silt mixtures in Brass Island of Bayelsa State, thus making aquifers
in the area vulnerable to leakage and susceptible to pollution and saline water intrusion. The study by
Ayotamuno and Kogbara (2007) revealed that groundwater at Onne experienced an increase in total dissolved
solids of 15–2900 mg/L in two years. Hydrocarbon content (oil and grease) level was as high as 71mg/l as
against 1.8mg/l recorded 17 years ago. Of the groundwater aquifers of the area, those of Ughelli are among
the least investigated with focus on pollution, even as the town thrives in oil and gas, as well as ancillary
anthropogenic activities. This study thus attempts to close this gap.
2 Materials and Methods
2.1. Study Area
Ekakpamre Community is located in Ughelli town, Delta State of Nigeria between Latitude 5° 52´N and
Longitude 5° 58´E (Fig. 1). The climate of the area is humid tropical and typifies the rainforest zone of the
equatorial region, with average precipitation of about 2800mm. Mean ambient temperature is 28°C, with
relative humidity of about 88%. Wet season lasts between March-November, with a short dry season lasting
the rest of the year (SPDC, 2002). The soil types include red to yellowish podzols overlying loose sand,
with elevation of about 15-19m above mean sea level. The lithofacies includes channels and point bar,
backswamp and the hydro-lithological characteristics includes fine to medium-coarse grained point bar
sands and clayey backswamp deposits (NDES, 2000). The sands form the major aquifers in the area, while
the clays form the aquitards. The water table in the area varies seasonally, as water table declines during the
dry season. Generally, the water table is closer to the surface, and within a range of about 8-12m below the
ground surface, depending on the season and closeness to the swampy area.
Oil exploration and exploitation operations have been ongoing for over 40 years in the area, even as the major
activities of local inhabitants include peasant farming, hunting, petty trading/business and artisanal labour.
The major source of water of the inhabitants is groundwater, which is abstracted for several domestic,
agricultural, and industrial purposes.
2.2. Field sampling
The research, which was conducted in the last quarter of 2010 utilized four boreholes within Ekakpamre
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varied between 8.64 and 12.69 (10.70 ± 1.15), 1.23 and 4.10 (2.64 ± 0.66), 0.50 and 0.94 (0.70 ± 0.11), and
0.11 and 1.00 (0.57 ± 0.18) mg/L, with ranges of 4.05, 2.87, 0.44 and 0.89, respectively.
The trace metals- Fe, Pb, Zn and Cu varied from 0.05-0.16 (0.11 ± 0.03), 0.005-0.009 (0.007 ± 0.001),
0.008-0.010 (0.010 ± 0.001), and 0.008-0.030 (0.017 ± 0.005) µg/L, respectively. Their ranges were 0.11,
0.004, 0.002 and 0.022, respectively. Cr and Cd varied from 0.004-0.008 (0.006 ± 0.001) and 0.005-0.009
(0.008 ± 0.001) µg/L, with ranges of 0.004, each.
The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) varied between 0.01 and 0.03 (0.02 ± 0.01) µg/L, with a
range of 0.02, while the mononuclear aromatics (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene) varied from
0.004-0.008 (0.006 ± 0.001), 0.002-0.005 (0.004 ± 0.001), 0.002-0.003 (0.003 ± 0.000), and 0.004-0.008
(0.006 ± 0.001) µg/L, respectively. Their ranges were 0.003, 0.003, 0.001 and 0.004, respectively.
Of the parameters measured, mean Pb (0.007µg/L) and Cd (0.008µg/L) concentrations were above the
recommended 0.01 and 0.003 µg/L maximum permissible limits for drinking water by the World Health
Organization (WHO, 2004). Metals occur naturally and become incorporated into water bodies. Some, such
as mercury, copper, selenium, and zinc are essential metabolic components in low concentrations. Elevated
concentrations can have negative consequences for both wildlife and humans. Anthropogenic activities could
however, increase concentrations of these metals to above natural levels. The release of trace metals to the
surrounding water is largely a function of pH, oxidation-reduction state, and organic matter content of the
water (and the same is also true for nutrient and organic compounds) (UNEP GEMS, 2006). The high
concentrations of Pb and Cd in this study could pose serious threat to human health, not only through the
drinking of the water, but also through its use in the preparation of foods.
The low TDS in this study corresponds with low anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42-, PO42- and HCO3-) and cations
(Na+, Ca2+, K+, and the trace metals), in the water sample, as well as the freshwater status (absence of
salinity) of the aquifers. Water with a TDS above 1,500-2,600 mg/L is generally considered problematic for
even irrigation use on crops with low or medium salt tolerance (RUC, 2003).
The pH range in this study was less than 8, indicating that the dissolved carbonates exist almost entirely as
HCO3- ion forms (Freeze and Cherry, 1979). The pH of water is important because it is closely linked to
biological productivity. According to the UNEP GEMS (2006), although the tolerance of individual species
varies, pH values between 6.5 and 8.5 usually indicate good water quality and this range accommodates the
present study.
3.2. Principal components analysis (PCA)
The communalities were all high, indicating that the extracted components represent the variables in
groundwater well. The Varimax extraction method used extracted eigenvalues greater than 1. This resulted
in the first 3 PCs forming the extraction solution. The cumulative % column of the Extraction Sums of
Squared Loadings (Table 2) shows that the extracted components explained exactly 100% of the variability
in the original 27 physicochemical variables measured in groundwaters. This indicates that no loss of
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information on variability of the parameters would be lost with the use of these PCs alone. The first PC
alone explained 62.76% variability, while the least variability of 12.04% was explained by the third PC.
The rotation (Table 3) maintained the cumulative % of variation explained by the extraction components,
but that variation is now spread more evenly over the components.
The scree plot (Fig. 2) represents the eigenvalues of each component in the initial solution, with the
extracted components on the steep slope, while the components that contributed nothing to the solution are
on the flat slope. The scatterplot matrix of the extracted component scores (Fig. 3) reveal that the PCs
(Factors) were all normally distributed in space.
The rotated component matrix revealed that the first component was most highly correlated with Cr ions
(0.995), the second with Pb ions (0.989) and the third with PO42- ions (0.947). This makes these parameters
chief pollutants in the aquifers sampled, as, by implication, their removal from these sources eliminates
current pollution outcomes.
3.3. Textural classification of soils
Of the textural classes identified, silt had the narrowest range of 2.00 %; varying from 2.00-4.00 (3.00 ± 0.58)
% (Table 4). However, the other classes- clay and sand varied from 69.00-77.00 (72.67 ± 2.33) and
20.00-29.00 (24.33 ± 2.60) %, with ranges of 8.00 and 9.00, respectively.
The ability of rocks and soils in any given drainage basin to buffer the acidity of water is related to the
residence time of water in the soil as well as the levels of calcium carbonate, bicarbonate, and silicate
minerals (Friedl et al., 2004; Wetzel and Likens, 2000). Alkaline compounds in water such as bicarbonates,
carbonates, and hydroxides remove hydrogen ions and lower the acidity of the water (i.e. increases pH)
(UNEP GEMS, 2006). This must have been responsible for the observed slight acidity in this study.
The ionic composition of groundwater is governed by exchanges with the underlying geology of the area.
Human activities within the area also influence the ionic composition, by altering discharge regime and
transport of particulate matter across the landscape, and by changing the chemical composition of surface
runoff of solutes (Wetzel, 2001). Ca2+ concentrations in this study were higher than K+, an observation also
made by Wetzel (2001) at global average level. The narrow ranges of the ionic composition of the
groundwater sources indicate stability, as they are not significantly exposed and influenced by such
metabolic activities as surface waters.
The low sand composition (<70%), in this study and high clay composition (72.67% ± 2.33) would deter
pollutants and leachates from surface origins from permeating aquifers in the region. This observation is in
consonance with other works conducted in the Niger Delta areas of Nigeria (RSMENR, 2002; Agbogidi et
al., 2006; Don-Pedro, 2009; Hart et al., 2005) and indicates that the Niger Delta geology does not greatly
make groundwater aquifers susceptible to surface contaminations.
However, the presence and levels of the mononuclear and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (MAHs &
PAHs) in the groundwaters seem to have deferred this barrier and thus, constitutes public health hazards to
local consumers. Authors have implicated these group of pollutants as mutagens and possible carcinogens
to man (Evans, 1977; ATSDR, 1995. Cerna, 1996; Ogbuagu et al., 2011; Okoli et al., 2011).
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3.4. Interactions of the physicochemical attributes of groundwater with textural classes
Clay correlated negatively with DO (r=-0.999), sand correlated positively with TPH and toluene (r=0.998,
each) and silt correlated negatively with K+ (r=-0.999) at P<0.05 (Table 5). This indicates that while
overlaying clay and silt compositions appeared to discourage oxygen and K ion contents, respectively in the
aquifers, sand composition rather encouraged the seepages of both the aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
from surface/overlaying origins. Endowed with petroleum hydrocarbon deposits, Ekakpamre community
houses some of the oil prospecting and exploration companies whose activities, as well as those of ancillary
services could contribute petroleum pollution in the environment, even above natural levels. This becomes an
issue of environmental concern as there could be future serious contaminations of the aquifers, even though
current levels were below regulatory permissible limits.
4. Conclusions
There were narrow variations in the physicochemical characteristics of groundwater sources in the current
study, indicating similarity in the aquifers of the region. With the exception of Pb and Cd, the other
parameters were below the World Health Organization’s maximum permissible limits for drinking water.
Though the levels of the petroleum hydrocarbons, including the mono- and poly-nuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons, were within allowable limits by regulatory agency, increasing future inputs could portend
heavy pollutions in the aquifers. The three principal pollutants in the aquifers of the study area were trace
elements (Cr and Pb) and PO43- ions only. Though the textural classes of soils of the study area revealed
high clay and low sand compositions, indicating difficulty in permeation of surface contaminants to the
aquifers, there exist statistical evidence that petroleum contaminants in them could increase on long-term
basis.
Groundwater sources of the community should be treated for Pb and Cd pollutants, using the extraction,
treatment and re-injection (ETR) technology; recirculating well technology (RWT) and natural attenuation
methods, as the case may be.
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Cd (µg/L) 0.005 0.009 0.004 0.008 0.001 0.003
PAHs (µg/L) 0.01 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.7
Benzene (µg/L)0.004 0.008 0.003 0.006 0.001 10
Toluene (µg/L)0.002 0.005 0.003 0.004 0.001 700
Ethylbenzene(µg/L)0.002 0.003 0.001 0.003 0.000 300
Xylene (µg/L) 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.006 0.001 500
SE = standard error of mean, TPH = total petroleum hydrocarbons, WHO = World Health Organization
Table 2. Extraction Sums of Squared Loadings of components in groundwaters
Components Total % of Variance Cumulative %
1 16.946 62.763 62.763
2 6.803 25.197 87.960
3 3.251 12.040 100.000
Table 3. Rotation Sums of Squared Loadings of components in groundwaters
Components Total % of Variance Cumulative %
1 13.807 51.138 51.138
2 8.327 30.840 81.978
3 4.866 18.022 100.000
Table 4: Textural classes of soils of Ekakpamre Community
Parameters (%) Minimum Maximum Range Mean SE
Clay 69.00 77.00 8.00 72.67 2.33
Sand 20.00 29.00 9.00 24.33 2.60
Silt 2.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 0.58
SE = standard error of mean
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Table 5: Correlations (r) between physicochemical variables in groundwaters
and textural classes of soils of Ekakpamre community
Parameters Clay Sand Silt
pH -0.143 -0.064 0.866
TSS 0.442 -0.248 -0.669
TDS 0.292 -0.089 -0.780
DO -0.999* 0.968 -0.327
BOD 0.597 -0.749 0.967
TPH 0.990 0.998* 0.000
Cl- 0.000 0.000 0.000
NO3- -0.017 -0.189 0.922
SO42- 0.459 -0.266 -0.655
PO42- 0.927 -0.831 -0.003
-
HCO3 0.143 0.064 -0.866
Na+ 0.471 -0.279 -0.644
2+
Ca -0.753 0.873 -0.890
+
K -0.401 0.581 -0.999*
Fe 0.011 0.195 -0.924
Pb -0.143 -0.064 0.866
Zn 0.143 0.064 -0.866
Cu 0.577 -0.396 -0.545
Cr -0.189 0.387 -0.982
Cd 0.786 -0.896 0.866
PAHs -0.619 0.444 0.500
Benzene -0.484 0.654 -0.992
Toluene 0.990 0.998* 0.500
Ethyl benzene -0.189 0.387 -0.982
Xylene -0.166 0.366 -0.977
*=significant at P<0.05 (95% confidence interval)
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