This document summarizes a research study that evaluated the environmental effects of two abandoned quarries in Nigeria - the Strabag quarry in Ibadan, Oyo State and the RCC quarry in Wasinmi, Ikire, Osun State. Soil and water samples were collected from various locations around the quarries and analyzed for chemical parameters. The results revealed that most deficiencies observed in the soil and water samples were not directly linked to past mining activities. It was found that abandoned granite quarries pose more physical constraints than chemical constraints.
assessing heterogeneous influences on partial deposition of virus in lateriticIJCMESJOURNAL
This paper monitored the rate of partial deposition of virus on heterogeneous formation, the study were able to monitor the behaviour of virus in heterogeneous deposition influencing partial concentration of virus in Lateritic and silty formation. The study was able to observe the rate of partial deposition base on its rate of fluctuation through variation observed from deposited void ratio and permeability, such formation developed fluctuation on these parameters thus generated partial deposition of virus in the study area. Linear deposition were also experienced in graphical representation, the result obtained ranged from [1.97E-12-2.35E-11],[3-30M], [1.97E-12-2.36E-11[10-100] Predictive 1.97E-12, Experimental 1.87E-12 [3-36m], predictive, [1,97E-12], Experimental [2.26E-11] [10-120 Days] predictive 2.36E-12, Experimental 2.24E-11,[10-120Days] [1.31E-12-2.36E11], Predictive1.31E-12, Experimental, 2.36E-11 [2-30m], predictive,[2.36E-11-2.2E-11]; [2-30m] ,for Time 1.31E-12-2.36E-11[4-60days] while predictive and Experimental,[2,36E-11] [1.37E-12-2,22E-11] [2-30m] The prediction rate of partial deposition of virus was possible through mathematical modeling techniques, the system were developed base on the parameters from predominant formation characteristics in study location, these parameters generated the derived model through the developed governing equation, simulation generated theoretical values that were compared with experimental results, both parameters developed best fits validating the model, experts will definitely applied this approach in monitoring and evaluation of virus deposits in the study area.
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.
Micro organisms living in zinc contaminated soil - a reviewIOSR Journals
Zinc (Zn) has important effect on soil microbes; resultant of its ability to enhance as well as reduce activity depends on its concentration. Heavy metal contamination in soil is affecting animals, human and crop as well. As a result of industrialization for example smelting of metals, mining, electroplating, energy and fuel production, fertilizer, gas exhaust, municipal waste generation sewage and pesticide application, municipal waste generation, etc. Metal pollution is among one of the drastic ecological threats today. In several researches the effects of various solution of Zn on soil microbial communities and activities were analyzed by different concentration of Zn into a surface soil. Research lead to finding that, soil microorganisms is highly sensitive to metal concentration. Metal exerted poisoning impact after high amount was added. Higher concentration resulted slower growth of microbes. Levels of zinc in excess of 500 ppm in soil compete with other essential metals, such as iron and manganese for plant uptake. We can conclude that soil microbial communities and activities can adapt to Zn pollution to a certain extent. The micro organisms can play a substantial job in the remediation of heavy metals and other pollutants.
Physico-chemical parameters and macrobenthic invertebrates of the intertidal ...Angelo Mark Walag
Physico-chemical parameters and macrobenthic invertebrates of the intertidal zone of Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines were assessed from March to May 2014. Water temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, and type of substrate were determined in the study were within the normal range. A modified transect-quadrat method was used in an approximately 14,000 m2 of study area. Seven hundred twenty seven individuals belonging to 15 species were found in the area. These organisms belong to four phyla namely: Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Annelida. The three most abundant organisms found were Coenobita clypeatus, Ophiothrix longipeda, and Cypraea poraria with relative abundance of 73.86%, 4.13% and 3.71% respectively. Most of the macrobenthic fauna identified exhibited a clumped pattern of distribution, while the rest are randomly distributed. The species diversity of the area is 1.19 which is very low compared to reports from related studies.
Soil is a mixture of broken rocks and mineral which contain living organisms, in which microorganisms can transfer either by erosion or wind dispersal to other living things when come in close contact which can be as a source of contact to pathogenic microbes and can ponderous to health hazard of the community. This study investigates the microbial analysis and also to check the influence of soil with fallen rotten cocoa against soil without rotten cocoa on soil microbes in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state, Nigeria. Total bacterial and fungal counts were determined using pour plating method. Total bacterial count was higher from soil with fallen rotten cocoa pod 92 ×105 cfu/ml to soil without fallen rotten cocoa which is 86 ×105 cfu/ml and Total fungal count ranges was higher from soil with fallen rotten cocoa pod is 44 ×105 cfu/ml to soil without rotten cocoa pod which is 33 ×105 cfu/ml. The isolation and enumeration of microbial population was carried out using standard culture-based methods. Bacteria isolates such as Proteus vulgaris, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp, Enterobacter aerogene., Bacillus spp, Staphylococcus spp, Micrococcus sp, Erysipelothrix spp and the fungi isolate include Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Rhizopus stolonifer. All the microbes were present for the two samples except Micrococcus sp and Enterobacter aerogenes. The bacteria count were more alpine and higher in bacterial count than the fungal count. The presence of these microorganisms indicates a suitable soil for general plantation by the microbial degradative activities.
assessing heterogeneous influences on partial deposition of virus in lateriticIJCMESJOURNAL
This paper monitored the rate of partial deposition of virus on heterogeneous formation, the study were able to monitor the behaviour of virus in heterogeneous deposition influencing partial concentration of virus in Lateritic and silty formation. The study was able to observe the rate of partial deposition base on its rate of fluctuation through variation observed from deposited void ratio and permeability, such formation developed fluctuation on these parameters thus generated partial deposition of virus in the study area. Linear deposition were also experienced in graphical representation, the result obtained ranged from [1.97E-12-2.35E-11],[3-30M], [1.97E-12-2.36E-11[10-100] Predictive 1.97E-12, Experimental 1.87E-12 [3-36m], predictive, [1,97E-12], Experimental [2.26E-11] [10-120 Days] predictive 2.36E-12, Experimental 2.24E-11,[10-120Days] [1.31E-12-2.36E11], Predictive1.31E-12, Experimental, 2.36E-11 [2-30m], predictive,[2.36E-11-2.2E-11]; [2-30m] ,for Time 1.31E-12-2.36E-11[4-60days] while predictive and Experimental,[2,36E-11] [1.37E-12-2,22E-11] [2-30m] The prediction rate of partial deposition of virus was possible through mathematical modeling techniques, the system were developed base on the parameters from predominant formation characteristics in study location, these parameters generated the derived model through the developed governing equation, simulation generated theoretical values that were compared with experimental results, both parameters developed best fits validating the model, experts will definitely applied this approach in monitoring and evaluation of virus deposits in the study area.
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.
Micro organisms living in zinc contaminated soil - a reviewIOSR Journals
Zinc (Zn) has important effect on soil microbes; resultant of its ability to enhance as well as reduce activity depends on its concentration. Heavy metal contamination in soil is affecting animals, human and crop as well. As a result of industrialization for example smelting of metals, mining, electroplating, energy and fuel production, fertilizer, gas exhaust, municipal waste generation sewage and pesticide application, municipal waste generation, etc. Metal pollution is among one of the drastic ecological threats today. In several researches the effects of various solution of Zn on soil microbial communities and activities were analyzed by different concentration of Zn into a surface soil. Research lead to finding that, soil microorganisms is highly sensitive to metal concentration. Metal exerted poisoning impact after high amount was added. Higher concentration resulted slower growth of microbes. Levels of zinc in excess of 500 ppm in soil compete with other essential metals, such as iron and manganese for plant uptake. We can conclude that soil microbial communities and activities can adapt to Zn pollution to a certain extent. The micro organisms can play a substantial job in the remediation of heavy metals and other pollutants.
Physico-chemical parameters and macrobenthic invertebrates of the intertidal ...Angelo Mark Walag
Physico-chemical parameters and macrobenthic invertebrates of the intertidal zone of Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines were assessed from March to May 2014. Water temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, and type of substrate were determined in the study were within the normal range. A modified transect-quadrat method was used in an approximately 14,000 m2 of study area. Seven hundred twenty seven individuals belonging to 15 species were found in the area. These organisms belong to four phyla namely: Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Annelida. The three most abundant organisms found were Coenobita clypeatus, Ophiothrix longipeda, and Cypraea poraria with relative abundance of 73.86%, 4.13% and 3.71% respectively. Most of the macrobenthic fauna identified exhibited a clumped pattern of distribution, while the rest are randomly distributed. The species diversity of the area is 1.19 which is very low compared to reports from related studies.
Soil is a mixture of broken rocks and mineral which contain living organisms, in which microorganisms can transfer either by erosion or wind dispersal to other living things when come in close contact which can be as a source of contact to pathogenic microbes and can ponderous to health hazard of the community. This study investigates the microbial analysis and also to check the influence of soil with fallen rotten cocoa against soil without rotten cocoa on soil microbes in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state, Nigeria. Total bacterial and fungal counts were determined using pour plating method. Total bacterial count was higher from soil with fallen rotten cocoa pod 92 ×105 cfu/ml to soil without fallen rotten cocoa which is 86 ×105 cfu/ml and Total fungal count ranges was higher from soil with fallen rotten cocoa pod is 44 ×105 cfu/ml to soil without rotten cocoa pod which is 33 ×105 cfu/ml. The isolation and enumeration of microbial population was carried out using standard culture-based methods. Bacteria isolates such as Proteus vulgaris, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp, Enterobacter aerogene., Bacillus spp, Staphylococcus spp, Micrococcus sp, Erysipelothrix spp and the fungi isolate include Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Rhizopus stolonifer. All the microbes were present for the two samples except Micrococcus sp and Enterobacter aerogenes. The bacteria count were more alpine and higher in bacterial count than the fungal count. The presence of these microorganisms indicates a suitable soil for general plantation by the microbial degradative activities.
Effect of Concentration of Silver Nanoparticles on the Uptake of Silver from ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
— The bioavailability and uptake of silver from silver nanoparticles in soil was investigated. Two species of insects, Acheta domesticus and Tenebrio molitor, and two species of plants, Helianthus annuus and Sorghum vulgare, were exposed to a range of concentrations of silver nanoparticles in soil. Silver nanoparticles were charactrized by techniques including transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and powder X-ray diffraction. The concentration of silver in insects and plants exposed to silver nanoparticles was measured using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. The results suggested an increase in the levels of silver in both insects and plants as a function of increasing concentrations of silver nanoparticles in soil. The translocation of silver to various parts of dicot plants such as stems and leaves was also observed. Such a result was not observed in the case of monocot plants. Results from this study suggests that silver nanoparticles would be available for uptake by insects and plants in terrestrial ecosystems.
ENEA: Why is soil biodiversity so important in keeping soil healthy? A case s...ExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during Day 3 of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly – 5th Session that took place at FAO Hq in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 22 June 2017. The presentation was made by Ms. Annamaria Bevinino
Mobility and Distribution of Some Selected Trace Metals in Soil from Dumpsite...ijtsrd
Mobility and distribution of some selected trace metal was carried out using Tessier et al 1979sequential extraction method and the results obtained shows from dumpsite A, samples taken from 0 - 5cm the result ranges from 0.56 - 21.56 , 0.34 - 40.66 , 1.34 - 29.18 , 0.06 to 45.91 and 0.37 - 12.95 for the exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic carbonate and residual fractions respectively. For the samples taken from 10 - 15cm at dumpsite A, the results of the fractions are 0.42 - 13.63 , 0.03 - 18.48 , 1.01 - 25.34 , 0.03 - 35.19 and 0.27 - 9.31 for exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic, carbonate and residual fractions. The results of dumpsite Bare 0.48-27.36 , 0.28-40.07 , 2.93-31.15 , 3.87-42.50 and 0.84-30.67 for exchangeable, Fe-Mn oxide, Organic, carbonate and residual fractions for sample taken from 0-5cm while for samples taken from 10 - 15cm the results show 0.32 - 36.38 , 0.23 - 16.49 , 0.53 - 15.83 , 1.53 - 34.88 and 0.04 - 5.27 for exchangeable Fe - Mn oxide, carbonate and residual fractions respectively. The dumpsite C has the concentration of the various fractions ranging from 0.25 - 18.34 , 2.73 to 15.58, 4.02 - 23.28 , 0.07 - 45.25 and 1.57 - 37.43 for exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic, carbonate and residual for samples taken from 0 - 5cm while for samples taken between 10 - 15cm the concentrations are 0.42 - 12 .62 0.80 - 11.59 , 2.16 - 17.33 , 9.86 - 34.48 and 0.99 - 32.99 respectively. Gube-Ibrahim Mercy Ayinya | Ibrahim Ezekiel Gube "Mobility and Distribution of Some Selected Trace Metals in Soil from Dumpsite in Lafia, Nasarawa State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19106.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/analytical-chemistry/19106/mobility-and-distribution-of-some-selected-trace-metals-in-soil-from-dumpsite-in-lafia-nasarawa-state/gube-ibrahim-mercy-ayinya
Mrs Eka Kokadir is a retiree and avid gardener in Melbourne, Australia.
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the suitability of groundwater for domestic and irrigation purposesIJEAB
Shallow groundwater in Ikere-Ekiti was assessed for potability and irrigation employing chemical and bacterial analyses. Twenty two groundwater samples were collected and analyzed using Atomic absorption spectrometer for cations and ion chromatographic method for anions determinations (˚C), pH and electrical conductivity (EC) (µS/cm) were measured in the field using pH Testr meter. The bacteriological analysis was carried out using nutrient agar medium to obtain plate count of living bacteria. Results of the analysis revealed that all EC values were less than 1000µS/cm indicating fresh water. The pH with average values of 9.48, 7.82 and 7.44 in migmatite, granite and charnockitic terrains respectively exceeded the approved standard (6.5 – 8.5) for drinking water in two samples from migmatite, one sample from granitic terrain and none from the charnockites. Sodium was the dominant cation with average concentrations (mg/L) of 95.65, 38.33 and 6.61 in migmatite, granite and charnockite respectively while K+ ions in the same order of rock units have average concentrations (mg/L) of 60.49, 32.33 and 15.77. The average concentrations (mg/L) of Ca2+ ions in groundwater located on migmatite, granite and charnockitic terrains were 36.67, 24.63 and 10.98 respectively while those for Mg2+ were 9.94, 7.48 and 4.57. The order of cation abundance was Na+> K+ > Ca2+> Mg2+. In respect of the major anions, Cl- was dominant with average concentrations (mg/L) in charnockites (187.20) within approved standard of 250mg/L while the average values (mg/L) in migmatite (475.2) and granite (340.62) exceeded the standard value. Following the same sequence of rock units, HCO3- average concentrations (mg/L) were 34.6mg/L, 27.07mg/L and 25.7. Sulphate and nitrate were less dominant ions and the order of anions abundance in the groundwater was Cl- > HCO3-> SO42-> NO3-. Bacteria evaluation revealed that all sampled groundwater tested positive to bacteria with TBC values (CFU/100ml) ranging from 1.76X108 to 1.78X109 in migmatite, 5.3x105 to 8.9x108 in granite and 2.55x107 to 8.2x108 in charnockite. Gibb’s diagram revealed that chemical weathering of rock-forming minerals has contributed to solute source in the groundwater of the area. Water type on migmatite was mainly NaCl while granite and charnockite had NaCl and CaCl types revealing lithologic effects. Irrigation water quality assessment employing Sodium absorption ratio (SAR), Soluble sodium percent (SSP), Residual sodium bicarbonate (RSBC) and Permeability index (PI) revealed that the groundwater is suitable for irrigation purpose. Groundwater in the study area is low mineralized, chemically potable, suitable for irrigation but infected by bacteria pollutants. Differences in rock types affected the chemistry of the groundwater as reflected in their physico-chemical compositions, water facies and irrigation quality.
CNR: Sustainable Soil Management to reduce agricultural inputs: What is the r...ExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during Day 3 of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly – 5th Session that took place at FAO Hq in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 22 June 2017. The presentation was made by Raffaella M. Balestrini
Microbiological and physicochemical analyses of top soils obtained from four ...Innspub Net
Several methodologies were utilized to evaluate the microbiological and physico chemical properties of top soil samples bored from four municipal waste dumpsites and a farmland (control sample) all located in Benin City, Edo State. The soil samples were obtained during the month of January, 2013. The mean aerobic bacterial counts for the soil samples ranged from 9.7 × 103 cfu/g for the control soil to 1.80 × 104 cfu/g for the soil sourced from the dump site at Ikheuniro. The mean heterotrophic fungal counts varied from 7.0 × 102 cfu/g for capitol dumpsite to 3.3 × 103 cfu/g for the control soil. Ten (10) microbial isolates were characterized and identified; Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Aeromonas sp., Enterobacter sp., Klebsiella sp. and Staphylococcus sp., Aspergillus sp., Mucor sp., Saccharomyces sp. and Fusarium sp. respectively. Both Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. were the most dominant amongst the bacterial isolates whilst Staphylococcus sp. was the least occurring bacterial isolate. Aspergillus sp. was the highest occurring fungal isolate while the least isolated fungal culture was Saccharomyces sp. The physico chemical results showed values which ranged from 5.60 to 8.08, 164.00 µS/cm to 540.00 µS/cm, 2.378 mg/kg to 3.444 mg/kg, 0.009 mg/kg to 0.016 mg/kg for pH, electrical conductivity, sulphate and cadmium. Despite the positive impacts of the dumped municipal wastes on the microbial and organic properties of the analyzed soils, disposal of municipal wastes in open dump sites is an archaic and unsustainable option in the management of municipal wastes. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-1-number-1-september-2013/
Detection of the Presence of Heavy Metal Pollutants in Eleme Industrial Area ...theijes
The presenceof some heavy metal pollutants which are deposited on soil in the Eleme environment due to the operational activities of some companies in the area have been studied. Some soil samples in areas situated around industrial installations were collected and analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results obtained show the presence and concentration distributions of nine heavy metals. The metals are Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co) and Cadmium (Cd). It was observed that over 90% of each of the metals was located in communities hosting the industrial corporations while the remaining 10% is distributed to areas away from the source or host communities. This reveals that, a link exists between the pollutants and the activities of these industries.
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.
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effect of mining activities on vegetation composition and nutrient status of ...IJEAB
Mining is essential in the economic development plan of any country endowed with mineral resources. This is due to both internal and external economic benefits that are made available to countries that are involved in the extraction of mineral resources. Internally, there is creation of employment and revenue generation among others while externally; a substantial foreign exchange is available to such countries. However, looking at the socio-economic importance of the industry, most countries lose sight of the ensuing effect that might accrue to an area as a result of mining activities. This study sought to provide an empirical data to ascertain whether or not mining activities has affected tree diversity of the area in general and on vegetation and soil nutrients in particular. In the study diversity indices (Shannon, margalef and Pielou’s evenness) all indicated higher values for adjacent site 5 km away from the factory. Soil health indicators investigated revealed significant differences except Potassium, with adjacent site having higher mean values. This study has indicated that tree diversity was higher in the adjacent site and also that soil 5 km away from the factory was healthier than soil within factory site. Construction of shield over factory site is suggested.
Effect of Concentration of Silver Nanoparticles on the Uptake of Silver from ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
— The bioavailability and uptake of silver from silver nanoparticles in soil was investigated. Two species of insects, Acheta domesticus and Tenebrio molitor, and two species of plants, Helianthus annuus and Sorghum vulgare, were exposed to a range of concentrations of silver nanoparticles in soil. Silver nanoparticles were charactrized by techniques including transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and powder X-ray diffraction. The concentration of silver in insects and plants exposed to silver nanoparticles was measured using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. The results suggested an increase in the levels of silver in both insects and plants as a function of increasing concentrations of silver nanoparticles in soil. The translocation of silver to various parts of dicot plants such as stems and leaves was also observed. Such a result was not observed in the case of monocot plants. Results from this study suggests that silver nanoparticles would be available for uptake by insects and plants in terrestrial ecosystems.
ENEA: Why is soil biodiversity so important in keeping soil healthy? A case s...ExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during Day 3 of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly – 5th Session that took place at FAO Hq in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 22 June 2017. The presentation was made by Ms. Annamaria Bevinino
Mobility and Distribution of Some Selected Trace Metals in Soil from Dumpsite...ijtsrd
Mobility and distribution of some selected trace metal was carried out using Tessier et al 1979sequential extraction method and the results obtained shows from dumpsite A, samples taken from 0 - 5cm the result ranges from 0.56 - 21.56 , 0.34 - 40.66 , 1.34 - 29.18 , 0.06 to 45.91 and 0.37 - 12.95 for the exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic carbonate and residual fractions respectively. For the samples taken from 10 - 15cm at dumpsite A, the results of the fractions are 0.42 - 13.63 , 0.03 - 18.48 , 1.01 - 25.34 , 0.03 - 35.19 and 0.27 - 9.31 for exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic, carbonate and residual fractions. The results of dumpsite Bare 0.48-27.36 , 0.28-40.07 , 2.93-31.15 , 3.87-42.50 and 0.84-30.67 for exchangeable, Fe-Mn oxide, Organic, carbonate and residual fractions for sample taken from 0-5cm while for samples taken from 10 - 15cm the results show 0.32 - 36.38 , 0.23 - 16.49 , 0.53 - 15.83 , 1.53 - 34.88 and 0.04 - 5.27 for exchangeable Fe - Mn oxide, carbonate and residual fractions respectively. The dumpsite C has the concentration of the various fractions ranging from 0.25 - 18.34 , 2.73 to 15.58, 4.02 - 23.28 , 0.07 - 45.25 and 1.57 - 37.43 for exchangeable, Fe - Mn oxide, organic, carbonate and residual for samples taken from 0 - 5cm while for samples taken between 10 - 15cm the concentrations are 0.42 - 12 .62 0.80 - 11.59 , 2.16 - 17.33 , 9.86 - 34.48 and 0.99 - 32.99 respectively. Gube-Ibrahim Mercy Ayinya | Ibrahim Ezekiel Gube "Mobility and Distribution of Some Selected Trace Metals in Soil from Dumpsite in Lafia, Nasarawa State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19106.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/analytical-chemistry/19106/mobility-and-distribution-of-some-selected-trace-metals-in-soil-from-dumpsite-in-lafia-nasarawa-state/gube-ibrahim-mercy-ayinya
Mrs Eka Kokadir is a retiree and avid gardener in Melbourne, Australia.
Mrs Kokadir enjoys gardening in her backyard and sharing about beautiful wildflowers for fellow gardeners.
the suitability of groundwater for domestic and irrigation purposesIJEAB
Shallow groundwater in Ikere-Ekiti was assessed for potability and irrigation employing chemical and bacterial analyses. Twenty two groundwater samples were collected and analyzed using Atomic absorption spectrometer for cations and ion chromatographic method for anions determinations (˚C), pH and electrical conductivity (EC) (µS/cm) were measured in the field using pH Testr meter. The bacteriological analysis was carried out using nutrient agar medium to obtain plate count of living bacteria. Results of the analysis revealed that all EC values were less than 1000µS/cm indicating fresh water. The pH with average values of 9.48, 7.82 and 7.44 in migmatite, granite and charnockitic terrains respectively exceeded the approved standard (6.5 – 8.5) for drinking water in two samples from migmatite, one sample from granitic terrain and none from the charnockites. Sodium was the dominant cation with average concentrations (mg/L) of 95.65, 38.33 and 6.61 in migmatite, granite and charnockite respectively while K+ ions in the same order of rock units have average concentrations (mg/L) of 60.49, 32.33 and 15.77. The average concentrations (mg/L) of Ca2+ ions in groundwater located on migmatite, granite and charnockitic terrains were 36.67, 24.63 and 10.98 respectively while those for Mg2+ were 9.94, 7.48 and 4.57. The order of cation abundance was Na+> K+ > Ca2+> Mg2+. In respect of the major anions, Cl- was dominant with average concentrations (mg/L) in charnockites (187.20) within approved standard of 250mg/L while the average values (mg/L) in migmatite (475.2) and granite (340.62) exceeded the standard value. Following the same sequence of rock units, HCO3- average concentrations (mg/L) were 34.6mg/L, 27.07mg/L and 25.7. Sulphate and nitrate were less dominant ions and the order of anions abundance in the groundwater was Cl- > HCO3-> SO42-> NO3-. Bacteria evaluation revealed that all sampled groundwater tested positive to bacteria with TBC values (CFU/100ml) ranging from 1.76X108 to 1.78X109 in migmatite, 5.3x105 to 8.9x108 in granite and 2.55x107 to 8.2x108 in charnockite. Gibb’s diagram revealed that chemical weathering of rock-forming minerals has contributed to solute source in the groundwater of the area. Water type on migmatite was mainly NaCl while granite and charnockite had NaCl and CaCl types revealing lithologic effects. Irrigation water quality assessment employing Sodium absorption ratio (SAR), Soluble sodium percent (SSP), Residual sodium bicarbonate (RSBC) and Permeability index (PI) revealed that the groundwater is suitable for irrigation purpose. Groundwater in the study area is low mineralized, chemically potable, suitable for irrigation but infected by bacteria pollutants. Differences in rock types affected the chemistry of the groundwater as reflected in their physico-chemical compositions, water facies and irrigation quality.
CNR: Sustainable Soil Management to reduce agricultural inputs: What is the r...ExternalEvents
This presentation was presented during Day 3 of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly – 5th Session that took place at FAO Hq in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 22 June 2017. The presentation was made by Raffaella M. Balestrini
Microbiological and physicochemical analyses of top soils obtained from four ...Innspub Net
Several methodologies were utilized to evaluate the microbiological and physico chemical properties of top soil samples bored from four municipal waste dumpsites and a farmland (control sample) all located in Benin City, Edo State. The soil samples were obtained during the month of January, 2013. The mean aerobic bacterial counts for the soil samples ranged from 9.7 × 103 cfu/g for the control soil to 1.80 × 104 cfu/g for the soil sourced from the dump site at Ikheuniro. The mean heterotrophic fungal counts varied from 7.0 × 102 cfu/g for capitol dumpsite to 3.3 × 103 cfu/g for the control soil. Ten (10) microbial isolates were characterized and identified; Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Aeromonas sp., Enterobacter sp., Klebsiella sp. and Staphylococcus sp., Aspergillus sp., Mucor sp., Saccharomyces sp. and Fusarium sp. respectively. Both Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas sp. were the most dominant amongst the bacterial isolates whilst Staphylococcus sp. was the least occurring bacterial isolate. Aspergillus sp. was the highest occurring fungal isolate while the least isolated fungal culture was Saccharomyces sp. The physico chemical results showed values which ranged from 5.60 to 8.08, 164.00 µS/cm to 540.00 µS/cm, 2.378 mg/kg to 3.444 mg/kg, 0.009 mg/kg to 0.016 mg/kg for pH, electrical conductivity, sulphate and cadmium. Despite the positive impacts of the dumped municipal wastes on the microbial and organic properties of the analyzed soils, disposal of municipal wastes in open dump sites is an archaic and unsustainable option in the management of municipal wastes. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/volume-1-number-1-september-2013/
Detection of the Presence of Heavy Metal Pollutants in Eleme Industrial Area ...theijes
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Evaluation of the environmental effects of the abandoned quarries strabag quarry at ibadan, nigeria and rcc quarry at wasinmi, ikire, nigeria
1. Journal of Environment and Earth Science
ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225
Vol. 3, No.4, 2013
Evaluation of the Environmental Effects of the Abandoned
Quarries Strabag Quarry at Ibadan, Nigeria and RCC Quarry at
J. M. Akande
1,2
Department of Mining Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
3
Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract
The research work evaluates the environmental effects of the abandoned quarries Strabag and RCC quarries. Soil
samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas and water samples were also col
for the laboratory analysis. Soil samples were analysed for the determination of macronutrients and
micronutrients while water samples were analysed for determination of chemical parameters such as pH, Fe, Cr,
Si, K+
, Na+
, Ca++
, Mg++
, CC-
, SO4, NO
collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the
significant differences among treatment means at the 5% probability level. Linear
analysis between soil and water parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft
Excel
. The results obtained revealed that most of the deficiencies observed in chemical analysis of soil and
water samples from the studied areas have no direct link with previous mining operation in the areas. It was also
revealed from the findings that abandoned quarries (granite) have more of physical constraints than the chemical
constraints.
Keywords: Environmental effects, abandoned quarries, macronutrients, micronutrients, physical constraints,
chemical constraints.
1. Introduction
Minerals exploitation has an essential role in global development, by raising and maintaining living standards
(Laurence, 2001). Also, extracting minerals is one of the oldest and most important human endeavours because
it provides the raw ingredients for most of the world and, like agriculture, is the lifeblood of civilization (Eagles,
1984). In addition, mining affects our standard
items that are used in homes, offices, transportation, communication, and national defence all require minerals
use (Bureau of Mines, 2002).
Indigenous and organized mining operations have been o
the 1st
World War (Ajakpo, 1986). However, the interest in the exploitation of these resources is on increase
and have the widespread and increasing numbers of abundant mines of minerals (Limestone,
Gemstones etc) leaving behind vast bare and degraded land, (>10 hectares per mine) at close of mining
operations (FME, 1999).
The cumulative effect of these pockets of mining activities, as they gained prominence, has been abandonment o
the mine sites, which occur as a result of many factors. These include; total exploitation of minerals in a site;
poor and rudimentary mining equipment; inadequate skills; weak regulatory institutions of the sectors in the past;
inadequate financial investment; absence of developed market and the post 20
of illegal mining (Ashawa, 2007). Mines abandonment has led to serious negative environment and ecological
impacts. The resultant effect of the abandoned mines and quarr
agricultural land, distortion of the natural environment, accidental deaths, pollution due to dumping at the sites,
breeding of disease vectors, creation of habitats for reptiles and other dangerous animals and so
1985 and 1986). Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability,
disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem that is physical system or living organisms.
environmental pollution in developing nations most especially from manufacturing companies or industries is at
an alarming rate. Many of the industries release solid particles, water droplets and gases in to the atmosphere,
while some release their wastes on land or in to water b
environment (Akande et al., 2013).
There are many physical, chemical and biological technologies for treating mined out area, however the
Journal of Environment and Earth Science
3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online)
129
Evaluation of the Environmental Effects of the Abandoned
Quarries Strabag Quarry at Ibadan, Nigeria and RCC Quarry at
Wasinmi, Ikire, Nigeria
J. M. Akande1
*, A. I. Lawal2
and 3
W. A. Adeboye
Department of Mining Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Ibadan, Nigeria
Email: akandejn@yahoo.com
The research work evaluates the environmental effects of the abandoned quarries Strabag and RCC quarries. Soil
samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas and water samples were also col
for the laboratory analysis. Soil samples were analysed for the determination of macronutrients and
micronutrients while water samples were analysed for determination of chemical parameters such as pH, Fe, Cr,
, NO3
-
and water hardness in triplicate. The laboratory test results and data
collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the
significant differences among treatment means at the 5% probability level. Linear correlation and regression
analysis between soil and water parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft
. The results obtained revealed that most of the deficiencies observed in chemical analysis of soil and
ples from the studied areas have no direct link with previous mining operation in the areas. It was also
revealed from the findings that abandoned quarries (granite) have more of physical constraints than the chemical
ffects, abandoned quarries, macronutrients, micronutrients, physical constraints,
Minerals exploitation has an essential role in global development, by raising and maintaining living standards
o, extracting minerals is one of the oldest and most important human endeavours because
it provides the raw ingredients for most of the world and, like agriculture, is the lifeblood of civilization (Eagles,
1984). In addition, mining affects our standard of living and impacts almost everything we do. A variety of
items that are used in homes, offices, transportation, communication, and national defence all require minerals
Indigenous and organized mining operations have been ongoing in Nigeria since the 20th century, shortly before
World War (Ajakpo, 1986). However, the interest in the exploitation of these resources is on increase
and have the widespread and increasing numbers of abundant mines of minerals (Limestone,
Gemstones etc) leaving behind vast bare and degraded land, (>10 hectares per mine) at close of mining
The cumulative effect of these pockets of mining activities, as they gained prominence, has been abandonment o
the mine sites, which occur as a result of many factors. These include; total exploitation of minerals in a site;
poor and rudimentary mining equipment; inadequate skills; weak regulatory institutions of the sectors in the past;
estment; absence of developed market and the post 20th
century government prohibition
of illegal mining (Ashawa, 2007). Mines abandonment has led to serious negative environment and ecological
impacts. The resultant effect of the abandoned mines and quarries in Nigeria ranges from devastation of
agricultural land, distortion of the natural environment, accidental deaths, pollution due to dumping at the sites,
breeding of disease vectors, creation of habitats for reptiles and other dangerous animals and so
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability,
disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem that is physical system or living organisms.
in developing nations most especially from manufacturing companies or industries is at
an alarming rate. Many of the industries release solid particles, water droplets and gases in to the atmosphere,
while some release their wastes on land or in to water bodies. Majority of these are not friendly with the
There are many physical, chemical and biological technologies for treating mined out area, however the
www.iiste.org
Evaluation of the Environmental Effects of the Abandoned
Quarries Strabag Quarry at Ibadan, Nigeria and RCC Quarry at
Department of Mining Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
The research work evaluates the environmental effects of the abandoned quarries Strabag and RCC quarries. Soil
samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas and water samples were also collected
for the laboratory analysis. Soil samples were analysed for the determination of macronutrients and
micronutrients while water samples were analysed for determination of chemical parameters such as pH, Fe, Cr,
and water hardness in triplicate. The laboratory test results and data
collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the
correlation and regression
analysis between soil and water parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft
. The results obtained revealed that most of the deficiencies observed in chemical analysis of soil and
ples from the studied areas have no direct link with previous mining operation in the areas. It was also
revealed from the findings that abandoned quarries (granite) have more of physical constraints than the chemical
ffects, abandoned quarries, macronutrients, micronutrients, physical constraints,
Minerals exploitation has an essential role in global development, by raising and maintaining living standards
o, extracting minerals is one of the oldest and most important human endeavours because
it provides the raw ingredients for most of the world and, like agriculture, is the lifeblood of civilization (Eagles,
of living and impacts almost everything we do. A variety of
items that are used in homes, offices, transportation, communication, and national defence all require minerals
ngoing in Nigeria since the 20th century, shortly before
World War (Ajakpo, 1986). However, the interest in the exploitation of these resources is on increase
and have the widespread and increasing numbers of abundant mines of minerals (Limestone, Granite, Iron Ore,
Gemstones etc) leaving behind vast bare and degraded land, (>10 hectares per mine) at close of mining
The cumulative effect of these pockets of mining activities, as they gained prominence, has been abandonment of
the mine sites, which occur as a result of many factors. These include; total exploitation of minerals in a site;
poor and rudimentary mining equipment; inadequate skills; weak regulatory institutions of the sectors in the past;
century government prohibition
of illegal mining (Ashawa, 2007). Mines abandonment has led to serious negative environment and ecological
ies in Nigeria ranges from devastation of
agricultural land, distortion of the natural environment, accidental deaths, pollution due to dumping at the sites,
breeding of disease vectors, creation of habitats for reptiles and other dangerous animals and so on (Alexander,
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability,
disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem that is physical system or living organisms. The rate of
in developing nations most especially from manufacturing companies or industries is at
an alarming rate. Many of the industries release solid particles, water droplets and gases in to the atmosphere,
odies. Majority of these are not friendly with the
There are many physical, chemical and biological technologies for treating mined out area, however the
2. Journal of Environment and Earth Science
ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225
Vol. 3, No.4, 2013
treatment selected depends on severity of degradation, the site cha
time constraints (Steffen et al., 2004). More so, the technical approaches taken to reclamation are as varied as the
minerals in question and their methods of extraction. For instance, the sand and gravel ope
address the issue of post mining land use due to the proximity of most operations to urban areas. This segment
of industry is recognized for its pioneering work in applying site
operations.
The focus of the research for this research is to carry out detailed analyses on abandoned granite quarries using
Strabag quarry at Adebayi area, Ibadan, Oyo State and RCC quarry at Wasinmi, Ikire, Osun State as case studies
to determine the environmental effects and necessary technical solutions of the abandoned quarries.
1.1 Location And Accessibility Of The Study Areas
Strabag abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Adegbayi area of Egbeda Local Government in the accent city
of Ibadan, Oyo state. The site is on latitude 07
through many routes, among them are: Strabag bust
about 400m distance and river Osun
Within the basement complex of Oyo state, the abandoned Strabag quarry is chosen as a case study. The quarry
is over 30 years abandoned and is now within the hearth of the city. The granite deposite in this quarry is
massive with parts of it covered with
The deposite is geometrically doom-
water (suspected to have its main source from underground water)
RCC abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Wasinmi, Irewole Local Government Area, Osun state. The site
is located on Latitude 07o
25′ 28′′
Ibadan-Ife expressway.
2. COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
Sampling of soil and water of both sites were conducted by two men (author and field assistance. Implements
such as cutlass, spade, digger, water
Meter-rule and a weight measuring scale were used for measurement.
2.1 Soil Sampling
Soil samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas. The sampling was done within
zero radius of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting
activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine radius to study the
behavioral pattern of pollution with distance from the abandoned quarry area.
Soil samples labeled SS1, SS2, SS3 … SS
SR1, SR2, SR3 … SR13. Samples SS
where there is no influence of mining operation, to serve as control points.
As suggested by Ibitoye, (1994), that a good representative soil sample should be taken at a depth of at least
10cm. The soil samples were collected with a spade at an approximated depth of 15cm to eliminate the effects
of exposure at the surface (Bache and Mac, 1984). T
sieved through a 2mm sieve. Thereafter, a further 24 hours drying was conducted.
2.2 Water Sampling
Water samples were collected at 13 different locations within and around each of the study areas. Th
was done within zero radiuses of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting
from quarrying activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine
radius to study the behavioral pattern of pollution with distance from the abandoned quarry areas.
The water samples labeled WS1, WS
labeled WR1, WR2, WR3,….,WR13. The choice of sample locations were based on availabilit
also some the location distances were on approximations. Samples WS
4km away from each of the quarries sites to serve as control points. The water samples were collected at a depth
of 30cm bellow the water surface where water mixes very well (FAO, 1995). 1.5 litres of each sample was
taken to the laboratory immediately in a covered plastic container to avoid contamination and any possible
chemical changes (Stiefel and Bush, 1983).
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treatment selected depends on severity of degradation, the site characteristics, regulatory requirement, cost and
2004). More so, the technical approaches taken to reclamation are as varied as the
minerals in question and their methods of extraction. For instance, the sand and gravel ope
address the issue of post mining land use due to the proximity of most operations to urban areas. This segment
of industry is recognized for its pioneering work in applying site-planning principles to mining and reclamation
focus of the research for this research is to carry out detailed analyses on abandoned granite quarries using
Strabag quarry at Adebayi area, Ibadan, Oyo State and RCC quarry at Wasinmi, Ikire, Osun State as case studies
cts and necessary technical solutions of the abandoned quarries.
Location And Accessibility Of The Study Areas
Strabag abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Adegbayi area of Egbeda Local Government in the accent city
is on latitude 07o
22′ 49′′ N and Longitude 003o
58′ 57
through many routes, among them are: Strabag bust-stop, at Adegbayi, along Ibadan-Ife expressway of Ibadan of
about 400m distance and river Osun-Seni of about 300m distances.
ithin the basement complex of Oyo state, the abandoned Strabag quarry is chosen as a case study. The quarry
is over 30 years abandoned and is now within the hearth of the city. The granite deposite in this quarry is
massive with parts of it covered with laterite overburden and some other parts covered with trees or stumps.
-shaped outcrop in which joints and cracks present. The quarry pit is full of
water (suspected to have its main source from underground water)
abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Wasinmi, Irewole Local Government Area, Osun state. The site
′ N and Longitude 004o
16′ 20′′E. It is only accessible through KM 45,
COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
Sampling of soil and water of both sites were conducted by two men (author and field assistance. Implements
such as cutlass, spade, digger, water-fetcher, sampling bag, plastic bottles were used for sample collection.
scale were used for measurement.
Soil samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas. The sampling was done within
zero radius of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting
activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine radius to study the
behavioral pattern of pollution with distance from the abandoned quarry area.
… SS13 were collected at Strabag while soil sample from RCC were labeled
. Samples SS13 and SR13 were taken at location of 4km away from the quarries sites,
where there is no influence of mining operation, to serve as control points.
bitoye, (1994), that a good representative soil sample should be taken at a depth of at least
10cm. The soil samples were collected with a spade at an approximated depth of 15cm to eliminate the effects
of exposure at the surface (Bache and Mac, 1984). The soil samples were later air-dried for 72 hours and
sieved through a 2mm sieve. Thereafter, a further 24 hours drying was conducted.
Water samples were collected at 13 different locations within and around each of the study areas. Th
was done within zero radiuses of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting
from quarrying activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine
attern of pollution with distance from the abandoned quarry areas.
, WS2, WS3,.…,WS13 were collected at Strabag while samples from RCC were
. The choice of sample locations were based on availabilit
also some the location distances were on approximations. Samples WS13 and WR13 were taken at location of
4km away from each of the quarries sites to serve as control points. The water samples were collected at a depth
water surface where water mixes very well (FAO, 1995). 1.5 litres of each sample was
taken to the laboratory immediately in a covered plastic container to avoid contamination and any possible
chemical changes (Stiefel and Bush, 1983).
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racteristics, regulatory requirement, cost and
2004). More so, the technical approaches taken to reclamation are as varied as the
minerals in question and their methods of extraction. For instance, the sand and gravel operators have to
address the issue of post mining land use due to the proximity of most operations to urban areas. This segment
planning principles to mining and reclamation
focus of the research for this research is to carry out detailed analyses on abandoned granite quarries using
Strabag quarry at Adebayi area, Ibadan, Oyo State and RCC quarry at Wasinmi, Ikire, Osun State as case studies
cts and necessary technical solutions of the abandoned quarries.
Strabag abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Adegbayi area of Egbeda Local Government in the accent city
57′′E. It is accessible
Ife expressway of Ibadan of
ithin the basement complex of Oyo state, the abandoned Strabag quarry is chosen as a case study. The quarry
is over 30 years abandoned and is now within the hearth of the city. The granite deposite in this quarry is
laterite overburden and some other parts covered with trees or stumps.
shaped outcrop in which joints and cracks present. The quarry pit is full of
abandoned (Granite) quarry is located at Wasinmi, Irewole Local Government Area, Osun state. The site
E. It is only accessible through KM 45,
Sampling of soil and water of both sites were conducted by two men (author and field assistance. Implements
fetcher, sampling bag, plastic bottles were used for sample collection.
Soil samples were collected at different locations in and around the study areas. The sampling was done within
zero radius of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting from quarrying
activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine radius to study the
ected at Strabag while soil sample from RCC were labeled
were taken at location of 4km away from the quarries sites,
bitoye, (1994), that a good representative soil sample should be taken at a depth of at least
10cm. The soil samples were collected with a spade at an approximated depth of 15cm to eliminate the effects
dried for 72 hours and
Water samples were collected at 13 different locations within and around each of the study areas. The sampling
was done within zero radiuses of the quarries to measure the degree of contamination and pollution resulting
from quarrying activities after long abandonment. The sampling continued with 50meter increase in mine
attern of pollution with distance from the abandoned quarry areas.
were collected at Strabag while samples from RCC were
. The choice of sample locations were based on availability and accessibility
were taken at location of
4km away from each of the quarries sites to serve as control points. The water samples were collected at a depth
water surface where water mixes very well (FAO, 1995). 1.5 litres of each sample was
taken to the laboratory immediately in a covered plastic container to avoid contamination and any possible
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2.3 Analysis Of Soil Samples
The soil samples were analysed at Crop and Soil Science (CSS) Laboratory of the Federal University of
Technology, Akure. All readings were taken at room temperature. Two principal contents looked for were
macronutrients and micronutrients. The
proportionately large qualities for plant growth and development while micronutrients are those essential
nutrients required for some purpose but in minute quantities. The following nutrients co
determined: total Organic Matter by using ASTMD 2974
extracted using ammonium acetate (Jackson, 1962), K and Na were determined on a flame photometer while
Ca2+
and Mg2+
were determined by E
was determined using the spectrophotometer. The nitrogen in the soil was determined using Macro
method. Macro-Kjeldahl’s method was employed in the determination of total or
electronic glass-electrode pH meter Jenway model.3015 and soil particle size were also determined using sieve
analysis.
2.4 Laboratory Analysis Of Water Sample
The water samples were analysed at Soil Science Laboratory of Obaf
Osun state. All readings were taken at room temperature. The anlaysis was carried out to determine some
chemical parameters such as pH, Fe, Cr, Si, K
subjected to hardness test.
The pH of water samples was determined using Electronic pH meter. Titrameter method was used in the
determination of total hardness of water. The chloride and sulphate in water were determined using Molar
titration method. Fe, Zn and Mn in water were determined using atomic Absorption mode and Na, K, Ca and Mg
in water were determined using Atomic absorption Spectrophotometer model Buck Scientific 200.
Each of the tests was given 3 trials (1
subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the significant differences
among treatment means at the 5% probability level. Linear correlation and regression analysis between soil and
water parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft Excel
3. RESULTS
Table 1 and 2 show mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various soil
sample parameters with corresponding d
mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various water sample parameters with
corresponding distances from Strabag and RCC respectively.
4. DISCUSSION
4.1 SOIL QUALITY OF THE STUDY AREAS
The pH value ranges for plant growth is between 5.5 and 7.5 for each crop, the pH of soil as maintained at a
suitable level by application to liming material, (Fitz
areas show the soil samples to be moderately basic to almost neutral. All the samples, including control, could
be seen within the allowable -limits for optimum plant growth. Figure 1 shows the pH value of the soil samples
from both Strabag quarry and RCC quarry.
Generally, the mined out soil have very low organic matter contents as shown in Figure 2. The values of
organic matter in SS are a little moderate except those that are very close to the quarry pit. May be, it was due to
its long time abandonment. None of the values in SR is up to sufficient range of 1.5
do with the effect of mining activities in the area, since control, SR
monocropping method farming used in
analysed mean values are very low.
Organic Carbon content of the sample in the two quarries is generally low according to Tekaliqu (1991)
guideline. It is very low even with the control
organic carbon has nothing to do with the abandoned quarry operation in the study areas.
Sodium in soil is present in small quantity and restricted to acid and semi acid regions. It is one of t
loosely held of metallic ions and readily lost during leaching. Sodium is beneficial to plants because it can
replace a portion of the potassium requirements.
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The soil samples were analysed at Crop and Soil Science (CSS) Laboratory of the Federal University of
Technology, Akure. All readings were taken at room temperature. Two principal contents looked for were
macronutrients and micronutrients. The macronutrients are the major essential nutrients required in
proportionately large qualities for plant growth and development while micronutrients are those essential
nutrients required for some purpose but in minute quantities. The following nutrients co
determined: total Organic Matter by using ASTMD 2974-87 procedures, Exchangeable K, Na, Ca and Mg were
extracted using ammonium acetate (Jackson, 1962), K and Na were determined on a flame photometer while
were determined by Ethylene De-amine Tetra Acetic (EDTA) titration method. Soil phosphorous
was determined using the spectrophotometer. The nitrogen in the soil was determined using Macro
Kjeldahl’s method was employed in the determination of total organic carbon. The pH using an
electrode pH meter Jenway model.3015 and soil particle size were also determined using sieve
Laboratory Analysis Of Water Sample
The water samples were analysed at Soil Science Laboratory of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile
Osun state. All readings were taken at room temperature. The anlaysis was carried out to determine some
chemical parameters such as pH, Fe, Cr, Si, K+
, Na+
, Ca++
, Mg++
, CC-
, SO4 and NO3
-
. The samples were also
The pH of water samples was determined using Electronic pH meter. Titrameter method was used in the
determination of total hardness of water. The chloride and sulphate in water were determined using Molar
Mn in water were determined using atomic Absorption mode and Na, K, Ca and Mg
in water were determined using Atomic absorption Spectrophotometer model Buck Scientific 200.
Each of the tests was given 3 trials (1st
, 2nd
and 3rd
) to avoid error in the experiments and data collected were
subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the significant differences
among treatment means at the 5% probability level. Linear correlation and regression analysis between soil and
er parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft Excel
Table 1 and 2 show mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various soil
sample parameters with corresponding distances from Strabag and RCC respectively. Table 3 and 4 represent
mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various water sample parameters with
corresponding distances from Strabag and RCC respectively.
SOIL QUALITY OF THE STUDY AREAS
The pH value ranges for plant growth is between 5.5 and 7.5 for each crop, the pH of soil as maintained at a
suitable level by application to liming material, (Fitz-Patric, 1986). Most of the results obtained
areas show the soil samples to be moderately basic to almost neutral. All the samples, including control, could
limits for optimum plant growth. Figure 1 shows the pH value of the soil samples
g quarry and RCC quarry.
Generally, the mined out soil have very low organic matter contents as shown in Figure 2. The values of
organic matter in SS are a little moderate except those that are very close to the quarry pit. May be, it was due to
time abandonment. None of the values in SR is up to sufficient range of 1.5-3.0%. This is unlikely to
do with the effect of mining activities in the area, since control, SR13, is even 1.03. This may be as a result of
monocropping method farming used in the area and several years of use. The significant differences among
Organic Carbon content of the sample in the two quarries is generally low according to Tekaliqu (1991)
guideline. It is very low even with the control sample as shown in Figure 3. It shows that low content of the
organic carbon has nothing to do with the abandoned quarry operation in the study areas.
Sodium in soil is present in small quantity and restricted to acid and semi acid regions. It is one of t
loosely held of metallic ions and readily lost during leaching. Sodium is beneficial to plants because it can
replace a portion of the potassium requirements. Adeoye (1986) gave critical range of sodium in Nigeria
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The soil samples were analysed at Crop and Soil Science (CSS) Laboratory of the Federal University of
Technology, Akure. All readings were taken at room temperature. Two principal contents looked for were
macronutrients are the major essential nutrients required in
proportionately large qualities for plant growth and development while micronutrients are those essential
nutrients required for some purpose but in minute quantities. The following nutrients compositions were
87 procedures, Exchangeable K, Na, Ca and Mg were
extracted using ammonium acetate (Jackson, 1962), K and Na were determined on a flame photometer while
amine Tetra Acetic (EDTA) titration method. Soil phosphorous
was determined using the spectrophotometer. The nitrogen in the soil was determined using Macro-Kjeldahl’s
ganic carbon. The pH using an
electrode pH meter Jenway model.3015 and soil particle size were also determined using sieve
emi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife,
Osun state. All readings were taken at room temperature. The anlaysis was carried out to determine some
. The samples were also
The pH of water samples was determined using Electronic pH meter. Titrameter method was used in the
determination of total hardness of water. The chloride and sulphate in water were determined using Molar
Mn in water were determined using atomic Absorption mode and Na, K, Ca and Mg
in water were determined using Atomic absorption Spectrophotometer model Buck Scientific 200.
iments and data collected were
subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Turkey’s test was used to verify the significant differences
among treatment means at the 5% probability level. Linear correlation and regression analysis between soil and
er parameters (Y) and the distance from quarry (X) was performed using Microsoft Excel
.
Table 1 and 2 show mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various soil
istances from Strabag and RCC respectively. Table 3 and 4 represent
mean value and significant difference at 0.05 level of chemical analysis of various water sample parameters with
The pH value ranges for plant growth is between 5.5 and 7.5 for each crop, the pH of soil as maintained at a
Patric, 1986). Most of the results obtained from the study
areas show the soil samples to be moderately basic to almost neutral. All the samples, including control, could
limits for optimum plant growth. Figure 1 shows the pH value of the soil samples
Generally, the mined out soil have very low organic matter contents as shown in Figure 2. The values of
organic matter in SS are a little moderate except those that are very close to the quarry pit. May be, it was due to
3.0%. This is unlikely to
, is even 1.03. This may be as a result of
the area and several years of use. The significant differences among
Organic Carbon content of the sample in the two quarries is generally low according to Tekaliqu (1991)
sample as shown in Figure 3. It shows that low content of the
Sodium in soil is present in small quantity and restricted to acid and semi acid regions. It is one of the most
loosely held of metallic ions and readily lost during leaching. Sodium is beneficial to plants because it can
gave critical range of sodium in Nigeria
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Agricultural soil as 0.03 – 0.5 Cmol /kg. Figure 4 shows that the sodium values in the study area are within the
critical range. Also, the significant differences among analysed mean values in the two quarries are very low.
Potassium is another macronutrients needed for plant growth; it
mineral found in basement complex. If is principally found in the flesh coloured K
Potassium encourages the production of strong stiff straw and improves whiter hardness; it increase cr
resistance to leaf diseases ensures high quality plant materials (Wendell, 1996). It is also important for
photosynthesis, it’s balancing effects on both nitrogen and phosphorous forms the basis of application of NPK
fertilizer to soil. Adeoye (1986),
Figure 5 shows that potassium values Strabag is within the critical range while some soil samples in RCC
quarries are even greater than the critical range. The significant difference
including the control are very low in the two study areas.
Calcium is important both as a soil conditioner and as a plant nutrient, the formation of high percentage of
absorbed cations by calcium make soil becomes flocculated.
infiltration and retention (Adeoye, 1986). The calcium raises the pH value from 5, 6 and 7 increase the
bacteriological activities and strengthens plant cell wall (Troch, 1980). Critical range of calcium for
agricultural soil is 1.69- 9.00 (Cmol/kg). It can be observed from the Figure 6 that the calcium value is low
though still fall within the critical range. Also, the significant difference level of the analysed mean values is
moderately high.
Magnesium is mainly found as a component in Ferro magnesium minerals in rocks. They are essentially found
in biotiles, muscorite, amphiboles etc. These minerals are generally stable under high temperature conditions
but unstable under low temperature and quic
Magnesium deficiency causes interval chlorosis (Olatunju, 1999) which could be seen on the green grain of the
plant leaving the leaf tissues to become uniformly pale yellow (Wendell, 1996 and
Critical range of magnesium stated by (Adeoye, 1986), to range between 0.62
Agricultural soil. Results shown in Figure 7 indicated that the magnesium contents of soil sample in the study
areas are moderate. There are moderately high significance differences among the mean values.
4.2 ANALYSIS OF WATER IN THE STUDY AREAS
The permissible range of pH in public water supplied is between 6.5 and 7.5 (WHO, 1982). All samples analysed
as presented in Figure 8 are within the limitation range, however suitable for drinking except, sample from
Strabag pit, SW1 which is more acidic than other samples. Also, high level of pH in SW
of level of pollution from the environment, since all ot
The significant differences among analysed mean values are very low.
Electrical conductance is a parameter, which function of total amount of dissolved solids in water. The
concentration of total dissolved solid is sometimes measured indirectly by specific conductance. The
electrolytic capacity of natural water is a function of number of moles of each ion and the electric charge of the
ion. Total amount of solids of water thus determines whethe
recommended to have not more than 500mg/l of dissolved solids. Range obtained as shown in Figure 9 was
between 140µs/cm and 320µs/cm in both quarries. The control values are even within obtained range.
Chloride basically is not a natural constituent of water. It was generally observed from sample analysis that the
chloride values obtained are below the recommended unit. Though, no health
for chloride. It concentrations in excess
threshold depends on the associated cations. More so, since there are no significant changes with sample
distances from the two quarries. Therefore, as shown in Figure 10, low values of
with the abandoned quarries.
The significant differences among analysed mean values in both quarries are moderately high. Sulphate is not a
noxious substance (Akande and Awojobi, 2003 and Felter, 1980). Although high sulphate
effect (Felter, 1980). It gets to quarries through several sources; such as the dissolution of gypsum and other
mineral deposits containing sulphate or oxidation of sulphide, presence of sulphate in drinking water can also
cause noticeable taste. Based on considerations of taste, the recommended guideline value is 250mg/l. All the
samples observed are below guideline value as indicated in Figure 11. There are low significance differences
among the mean values.
The permissible level of Nitrate in the public water supplies is 10mg/l (WHO, 1992). However, E.C directive
suggests a guide level of 25mg/l. Water containing high Nitrate concentration is potentially harmful to infants
and young children (Twort et al., 1986). In line wi
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Cmol /kg. Figure 4 shows that the sodium values in the study area are within the
critical range. Also, the significant differences among analysed mean values in the two quarries are very low.
Potassium is another macronutrients needed for plant growth; it is an important component of rock forming
mineral found in basement complex. If is principally found in the flesh coloured K-Feldspars (Awojobi, 2002).
Potassium encourages the production of strong stiff straw and improves whiter hardness; it increase cr
resistance to leaf diseases ensures high quality plant materials (Wendell, 1996). It is also important for
photosynthesis, it’s balancing effects on both nitrogen and phosphorous forms the basis of application of NPK
gave the critical range of potassium as 0.27 – 0.70 Cmol/kg. Therefore,
Figure 5 shows that potassium values Strabag is within the critical range while some soil samples in RCC
quarries are even greater than the critical range. The significant differences among analysed mean values
including the control are very low in the two study areas.
Calcium is important both as a soil conditioner and as a plant nutrient, the formation of high percentage of
absorbed cations by calcium make soil becomes flocculated. This facilitates good aeration and good water
infiltration and retention (Adeoye, 1986). The calcium raises the pH value from 5, 6 and 7 increase the
bacteriological activities and strengthens plant cell wall (Troch, 1980). Critical range of calcium for
9.00 (Cmol/kg). It can be observed from the Figure 6 that the calcium value is low
though still fall within the critical range. Also, the significant difference level of the analysed mean values is
sium is mainly found as a component in Ferro magnesium minerals in rocks. They are essentially found
in biotiles, muscorite, amphiboles etc. These minerals are generally stable under high temperature conditions
but unstable under low temperature and quickly weather to produce magnesium ions (Lombin and Fayemi, 1976).
Magnesium deficiency causes interval chlorosis (Olatunju, 1999) which could be seen on the green grain of the
plant leaving the leaf tissues to become uniformly pale yellow (Wendell, 1996 and Lockwood Pimm, 2000).
Critical range of magnesium stated by (Adeoye, 1986), to range between 0.62- 2.69 (Coml./kg) for Nigeria
Agricultural soil. Results shown in Figure 7 indicated that the magnesium contents of soil sample in the study
ate. There are moderately high significance differences among the mean values.
.2 ANALYSIS OF WATER IN THE STUDY AREAS
The permissible range of pH in public water supplied is between 6.5 and 7.5 (WHO, 1982). All samples analysed
8 are within the limitation range, however suitable for drinking except, sample from
which is more acidic than other samples. Also, high level of pH in SW
of level of pollution from the environment, since all others even the control samples fell within permissible range.
The significant differences among analysed mean values are very low.
Electrical conductance is a parameter, which function of total amount of dissolved solids in water. The
l dissolved solid is sometimes measured indirectly by specific conductance. The
electrolytic capacity of natural water is a function of number of moles of each ion and the electric charge of the
ion. Total amount of solids of water thus determines whether it is fresh or saline. Drinking water is
recommended to have not more than 500mg/l of dissolved solids. Range obtained as shown in Figure 9 was
between 140µs/cm and 320µs/cm in both quarries. The control values are even within obtained range.
basically is not a natural constituent of water. It was generally observed from sample analysis that the
chloride values obtained are below the recommended unit. Though, no health-based guideline value is proposed
for chloride. It concentrations in excess of about 250 mg/l can give rise to detectable tastes in water but the
threshold depends on the associated cations. More so, since there are no significant changes with sample
distances from the two quarries. Therefore, as shown in Figure 10, low values of chloride have nothing to do
The significant differences among analysed mean values in both quarries are moderately high. Sulphate is not a
noxious substance (Akande and Awojobi, 2003 and Felter, 1980). Although high sulphate
effect (Felter, 1980). It gets to quarries through several sources; such as the dissolution of gypsum and other
mineral deposits containing sulphate or oxidation of sulphide, presence of sulphate in drinking water can also
iceable taste. Based on considerations of taste, the recommended guideline value is 250mg/l. All the
samples observed are below guideline value as indicated in Figure 11. There are low significance differences
vel of Nitrate in the public water supplies is 10mg/l (WHO, 1992). However, E.C directive
suggests a guide level of 25mg/l. Water containing high Nitrate concentration is potentially harmful to infants
1986). In line with the directive, all the water samples from both quarries as
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Cmol /kg. Figure 4 shows that the sodium values in the study area are within the
critical range. Also, the significant differences among analysed mean values in the two quarries are very low.
is an important component of rock forming
Feldspars (Awojobi, 2002).
Potassium encourages the production of strong stiff straw and improves whiter hardness; it increase crop
resistance to leaf diseases ensures high quality plant materials (Wendell, 1996). It is also important for
photosynthesis, it’s balancing effects on both nitrogen and phosphorous forms the basis of application of NPK
0.70 Cmol/kg. Therefore,
Figure 5 shows that potassium values Strabag is within the critical range while some soil samples in RCC
s among analysed mean values
Calcium is important both as a soil conditioner and as a plant nutrient, the formation of high percentage of
This facilitates good aeration and good water
infiltration and retention (Adeoye, 1986). The calcium raises the pH value from 5, 6 and 7 increase the
bacteriological activities and strengthens plant cell wall (Troch, 1980). Critical range of calcium for Nigeria
9.00 (Cmol/kg). It can be observed from the Figure 6 that the calcium value is low
though still fall within the critical range. Also, the significant difference level of the analysed mean values is
sium is mainly found as a component in Ferro magnesium minerals in rocks. They are essentially found
in biotiles, muscorite, amphiboles etc. These minerals are generally stable under high temperature conditions
kly weather to produce magnesium ions (Lombin and Fayemi, 1976).
Magnesium deficiency causes interval chlorosis (Olatunju, 1999) which could be seen on the green grain of the
Lockwood Pimm, 2000).
2.69 (Coml./kg) for Nigeria
Agricultural soil. Results shown in Figure 7 indicated that the magnesium contents of soil sample in the study
ate. There are moderately high significance differences among the mean values.
The permissible range of pH in public water supplied is between 6.5 and 7.5 (WHO, 1982). All samples analysed
8 are within the limitation range, however suitable for drinking except, sample from
which is more acidic than other samples. Also, high level of pH in SW1 is likely to be a result
hers even the control samples fell within permissible range.
Electrical conductance is a parameter, which function of total amount of dissolved solids in water. The
l dissolved solid is sometimes measured indirectly by specific conductance. The
electrolytic capacity of natural water is a function of number of moles of each ion and the electric charge of the
r it is fresh or saline. Drinking water is
recommended to have not more than 500mg/l of dissolved solids. Range obtained as shown in Figure 9 was
between 140µs/cm and 320µs/cm in both quarries. The control values are even within obtained range.
basically is not a natural constituent of water. It was generally observed from sample analysis that the
based guideline value is proposed
of about 250 mg/l can give rise to detectable tastes in water but the
threshold depends on the associated cations. More so, since there are no significant changes with sample
chloride have nothing to do
The significant differences among analysed mean values in both quarries are moderately high. Sulphate is not a
noxious substance (Akande and Awojobi, 2003 and Felter, 1980). Although high sulphate water may has laxative
effect (Felter, 1980). It gets to quarries through several sources; such as the dissolution of gypsum and other
mineral deposits containing sulphate or oxidation of sulphide, presence of sulphate in drinking water can also
iceable taste. Based on considerations of taste, the recommended guideline value is 250mg/l. All the
samples observed are below guideline value as indicated in Figure 11. There are low significance differences
vel of Nitrate in the public water supplies is 10mg/l (WHO, 1992). However, E.C directive
suggests a guide level of 25mg/l. Water containing high Nitrate concentration is potentially harmful to infants
th the directive, all the water samples from both quarries as
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illustrated in Figure 12 has maximum value of 19.4mg/l, which indicates that they are all safe for consumption.
There are moderately low significance differences among the mean values.
Manganese is an essential trace element with an estimated daily nutritional requirement of 0.03
Neutrotoxic; a health-base guideline value of 0.5mg/l would be adequate to protect public health (WHO, 1982b).
None of the water sample has Manganese ex
is within the permissible limit for public water (Figure 13).
There is usually no noticeable taste at non iron concentration below 0.3mg/l, although turbidity and colour may
develop. Laundry and sanitary will stain at iron concentrations above 0.3mg/l. Iron value of about 2.5mg/l
does not present a hazard to health. Also, WHO (1992) gave highest desirable level of 0.1mg/l and maximum
level 0.1mg/l. The concentrations of iron in water samp
limits irrespective of the distance to the quarry. Significance differences among the mean values are moderately
high.
Level of Zinc in drinking water above 3mg/l
discolouration. A guideline value of 3mg/l is recommended by (WHO, 1982). From the Figure 15, it shows
that all the water samples from both quarries are within the recommended value. There are low significance
differences among the mean values.
Magnesium is one of the earth’s most common elements and forms highly soluble salts. Magnesium
contributes to both carbonate and non
concentrations of Magnesium are undesirable in dom
effect, especially when associate with high level of sulphate (Twort
magnesium in drinking water is 50mg/l and excessive limit is 150mg/l. All samples as s
they are within the permissible limits. Significance differences among the mean values are moderately high.
Although potassium is one of the abundant elements, the concentration found in most natural waters rarely
exceeds 20mg/l. The E.C directive recommends a maximum concentration of 120mg/l with a guide level of
10mg/l (Twort et al., 1986). As indicated in Figure 18, all the samples have low level of potassium but still
within the permissible limits. Significance differences
Sodium is one of the alkalis. The maximum permissible level of sodium is 200mg/l (WHO, 1993). Presence
of sodium in water does not constitute any environmental problem. Sodium values from the water samples,
shown in Figure 19, are very low though they are still within the permissible limit. However, it has no
connection with the previous quarry operation in the study area. Also, significance differences among the mean
values are moderately high.
5. CONCLUSION
Environmental effects of abandoned granite quarries of both Srabag and RCC have been analysed. The sites
have various conditions such as: high
of drainage control, lack of acceptable vegetative cover, undesirable water bodies, pollution due to dumping at
the sites, create habitat for reptiles and other dangerous animals. Other effects of the abandoned quarries
include breeding ground for disease vectors, visual impacts, public
Though, it was showed from the findings that abandoned quarries (granite) have more of physical constraints
than the chemical constraints. Most of the deficiencies observed in chemical analysis of soil and water samples
from the studied areas have no direct link with previous mining operation in the areas. Also, it was discovered
that some people were benefiting in terms of provision of water for construction project in the area, fishing from
the abandoned pond and illegal gran
Basic solutions to abandoned quarries are encouragement of natural drainage flow pattern during and after
operation and putting the quarries into imaginative end
conservative end-uses by means of “restoration blasting”. The latter technique involves recreating
geomorphologic features by controlling the last production blast, since the minerals involved are of low value
and there is insufficient overburden material to make good the origi
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There are moderately low significance differences among the mean values.
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he studied areas have no direct link with previous mining operation in the areas. Also, it was discovered
that some people were benefiting in terms of provision of water for construction project in the area, fishing from
the abandoned pond and illegal granite quarry operation.
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operation and putting the quarries into imaginative end-uses, such as recreational water bodies, and also
by means of “restoration blasting”. The latter technique involves recreating
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among the mean values are moderately high.
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of sodium in water does not constitute any environmental problem. Sodium values from the water samples, as
shown in Figure 19, are very low though they are still within the permissible limit. However, it has no
connection with the previous quarry operation in the study area. Also, significance differences among the mean
Environmental effects of abandoned granite quarries of both Srabag and RCC have been analysed. The sites
walls, abandoned structures which serve as hide out for hoodlums, lack
eptable vegetative cover, undesirable water bodies, pollution due to dumping at
the sites, create habitat for reptiles and other dangerous animals. Other effects of the abandoned quarries
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than the chemical constraints. Most of the deficiencies observed in chemical analysis of soil and water samples
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that some people were benefiting in terms of provision of water for construction project in the area, fishing from
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Table 1: Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at Strabag Quarry
7Sample Distance
From the
Quarry(m)
PH P
Mg/kg
N
(%)
SS1 0.00
5.73a
7.50c
0.21
SS2 50.00 5.87a
9.37f
0.20
SS3 100.00 6.30a
8.30d
0.19
SS4 150.00 6.23a
8.33d
0.23
SS5 200.00 5.87a
7.23abc
0.24
SS6 250.00 5.83a
8.87e
0.26
SS7 300.00 6.07a
9.40f
0.31
SS8 350.00 6.57ab
7.40c
0.29
SS9 400.00 6.30a
6.83a
0.26
SS10 450.00 6.13a
6.90ab
0.25
SS11 500.00 6.30a
7.27bc
0.28
SS12 550.00 6.13a
8.33d
0.27
SS13 4000.00 7.20b
9.27ef
0.24
* Alphabetical Index Indicates
Table 2: Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at RCC Quarry
Sample Distance
From the
Quarry(m)
PH P
Mg/kg
N
(%)
SR1 0.00
6.27bc
5.77a
1.11
SR2 50.00 6.67d
6.27b
1.86
SR3 100.00 6.53cd
6.47bcd
1.72
SR4 150.00 6.80d
6.50bcd
2.50
SR5 200.00 5.87a
6.30b
1.93
SR6 250.00 5.93ab
6.60cde
1.20
SR7 300.00 6.03ab
6.80ef
1.40
SR8 350.00 6.17ab
7.03f
3.17
SR9 400.00 5.90a
6.70de
1.95
SR10 450.00 6.07ab
6.30b
1.71
SR11 500.00 6.80d
6.70de
1.95
SR12 550.00 6.80d
6.40bc
1.62
SR13 4000.00 6.53cd
6.73de
1.44
* Alphabetical Index Indicates
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gnificant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at Strabag Quarry
(%)
O. C
(%)
O. M
(%)
K
Cmol/kg
Na
Cmol/kg
Ca
Cmol/kg
Mg
Cmol/kg
0.21ab
0.76b
1.31ab
0.35cd
0.40bcd
2.40def
1.70h
0.20a
0.81b
1.06b
0.38de
0.38abc
2.34c
1.60e
0.19a
0.82b
1.41bc
0.30b
0.38abc
2.38def
2.33g
0.23bc
0.95c
1.65cd
0.25a
0.39abc
2.40ef
1.47d
0.24bc
1.29e
2.23ef
0.39e
0.41cd
0.41a
0.59a
0.26cd
1.15d
1.99de
0.33bc
0.39abc
2.42f
1.40c
0.31f
2.14k
3.67i
0.35cd
0.37ab
1.97b
1.80i
0.29ef
1.85i
3.20hi
0.39e
0.36a
2.39de
1.75i
0.26cd
1.42f
2.46efg
0.30b
0.39abc
2.39def
1.60ef
0.25cd
1.75h
3.54i
0.40e
0.41cd
2.35cd
1.64fg
0.28de
2.05j
2.65fg
0.32bc
0.39abc
2.40ef
1.32b
0.27de
1.65g
2.85gh
0.45f
0.43d
2.36cde
1.68gh
0.24bc
0.12a
0.21a
0.35cd
0.36a
2.50g
2.28g
Alphabetical Index Indicates Significant Different at 0.05 level
Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at RCC Quarry
N
(%)
O. C
(%)
O. M
(%)
K
Cmol/kg
Na
Cmol/kg
Ca
Cmol/kg
Mg
Cmol/kg
1.11 a
0.78 bc
1.37d
0.74ab
2.15 a
1.78 a
18.50 a
1.86 a
0.63abc
1.11c
0.74ab
1.15 a
2.07 a
18.88 a
1.72 a
0.79bc
1.37d
0.72ab
0.15 a
1.97 a
4.22 a
2.50 a
1.00cd
1.72f
0.67a
0.32 a
1.84 a
18.29 a
1.93 a
1.35de
2.34h
0.71ab
0.21 a
1.97 a
17.77 a
1.20 a
0.58ab
1.01b
0.91ab
0.17 a
2.37 a
17.35 a
1.40 a
0.43ab
0.75a
0.41a
0.21 a
1.95 a
17.63 a
3.17 a
0.67abc
1.17c
0.54a
0.31 a
1.78 a
16.48 a
1.95 a
0.63abc
1.10c
0.48a
0.18 a
2.22 a
18.10 a
1.71 a
1.72e
2.98i
1.23b
0.13 a
2.31 a
18.08 a
1.95 a
1.41e
2.43h
0.72ab
0.49ab
1.82 a
17.50 a
1.62 a
0.39a
1.61e
0.87ab
0.81 b
1.88 a
16.74 a
1.44 a
1.44e
1.91g
1.89c
0.25 a
1.97 a
17.86 a
Alphabetical Index Indicates Significant Different at 0.05 level
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gnificant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at Strabag Quarry
Soil Particles Size (%)
Sand Clay Silt
52.00cd
30.00d
40.00 a
52.00cd
25.00abc
23.00 a
51.67bcd
25.00abc
22.00 a
51.00bcd
30.00d
20.00 a
48.00a
27.00c
24.00 a
49.00ab
26.00bc
24.13 a
50.00abc
26.00bc
22.00 a
49.00ab
27.00c
23.00 a
52.00cd
25.00abc
22.00 a
51.00bcd
24.00ab
23.27 a
50.00abc
27.00c
24.00 a
53.00d
23.00a
23.13 a
50.00abc
27.00c
21.03 a
Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Soil Samples at RCC Quarry
Soil Particles Size (%)
Sand Clay Silt
43.33 a
25.10 a
21.33bc
44.00 a
24.90 a
18.50a
11.31 a
25.20 a
24.17def
43.00 a
26.82 a
19.93ab
34.67 a
24.03 a
25.30f
42.00 a
26.00 a
22.17bcd
41.00 a
24.10 a
24.20def
39.77 a
24.13 a
26.27f
43.67 a
24.90 a
20.20abc
42.80 a
25.73 a
20.27abc
42.23 a
24.67 a
22.50cde
40.00 a
25.27 a
26.56f
41.53 a
24.47 a
24.73ef
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Table 3: Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Water Samples at Strabag Quarry
Sample Distance
From
Quarry
(m)
Sample
Origin
PH E.C
(µs/cm)
WS1 0.00 Pond
8.47e
200.00e
WS2 50.00 Pond 7.23cd
241.00h
WS3 100.00 Pond 6.53a
301.00k
WS4 150.00 Well 6.80abc
190.67d
WS5 200.00 Stream 6.70ab
222.00g
WS6 250.00 Well 6.80abc
183.00c
WS7 300.00 Well 7.10bcd
171.00b
WS8 350.00 Well 6.70ab
321.00l
WS9 400.00 Bore-hole 6.57a
143.00a
WS10 450.00 Well 6.77abc
274.00j
WS11 500.00 Well 6.60a
241.00h
WS12 550.00 Well 6.77abc
215.00f
WS13 4000.00 Stream 7.57d
261.00i
* Alphabetical Index Indicates Signi
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Mean Value and Significant Different of Chemical Analysis of Water Samples at Strabag Quarry
(µs/cm)
Cl-
(mg/l)
SO4
-
(mg/l)
NO3
-
(mg/l)
HCO3
-
(mg/l)
Mn
(mg/l)
Fe
(mg/l)
Zn
(mg/l)
Ca
(mg/l)
e
99.00cd
6.30c
11.93i
0.45fg
0.27 0.29d
0.05c
28.00
h
93.40b
6.40c
6.80c
0.42 0.00 0.25c
0.04bc
27.00
k
105.67e
6.10abc
7.20d
0.48g
0.00 0.25c
0.03abc
26.00
d
103.80de
6.00abc
6.30b
0.90h
0.00 0.24c
0.02ab
25.00
g
117.33gh
6.87d
8.40e
0.37c
0.00 0.24c
0.01a
20.00
c
112.33fg
6.30c
9.80g
0.35c
0.00 0.45f
0.02a
21.50
b
120.33h
5.70a
5.70a
0.40de
0.00 0.73h
0.02ab
22.00
130.33i
6.17bc
7.23d
0.43ef
0.00 0.62g
0.02ab
22.50
a
257.00j
9.23e
10.17h
0.25b
0.00 0.30d
0.01a
22.50
108.17ef
5.80ab
7.40d
0.38cd
0.00 0.36e
0.02a
20.00
h
94.67bc
7.10d
8.87f
0.22ab
0.14 0.25c
0.02ab
19.50
f
79.67a
6.40c
10.43h
0.35c
0.21 0.13b
0.02ab
20.50
130.17i
9.20e
19.40j
0.19a
0.19 0.04a
0.02ab
15.60
Significant Different at 0.05 level
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Mg
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Na
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6.80a
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23.50de
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26.00d
8.57f
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2.28abc
25.00cd
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20.80cd
2.75cde
20.00b
7.80bcd
17.07ab
2.16ab
21.50b
7.90cde
16.17ab
2.45bcd
22.00bc
7.60bc
14.33a
1.89a
22.50bc
7.80bcd
18.50bc
3.20ef
22.50bc
7.70bc
32.07f
9.30j
20.00b
8.10de
24.30e
3.45fg
19.50b
6.80a
22.30de
2.87de
20.50b
6.53a
20.80cd
3.75g
15.60a
7.90cde
32.10f
9.27j
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Figure 1: Analysis of pH Value of Soil Sample
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Figure 5: Analysis of Potassium Value of Soil Samples
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Analysis of Electrical conductance of Water Samples
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Figure 14:Analysis of Iron of Water Samples
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Figure 18:Analysis of Potassium of Water Samples
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