Characterization, sources, and risk assessment of PAHs in borehole water from the vicinity of an unlined dumpsite in Awka, Nigeria
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are contaminants of interest in the ecosystem due
to associated health risks. Therefore, their detection in the environment is important. In this …
to associated health risks. Therefore, their detection in the environment is important. In this …
Environmental effects from petroleum product transportation spillage in Nigeria: a critical review
II George, MGM Nawawi, ZJ Mohd, BS Farah - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Nigeria has struggled to meet sustainable development goals (SDGs) on environmental
sustainability, transportation, and petroleum product distribution for decades, endangering …
sustainability, transportation, and petroleum product distribution for decades, endangering …
Pollution and water quality index of boreholes within unlined waste dumpsite in Nnewi, Nigeria
Borehole water has been the main source of drinking water for the communities living within
the Nnewi metropolis. The quality of this borehole water has been significantly affected by …
the Nnewi metropolis. The quality of this borehole water has been significantly affected by …
[HTML][HTML] Source apportionment of polychlorinated biphenyls in surface water and sediments from River Otamiri, Imo State
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of toxic, long-lasting substances that have a
high propensity to accumulate in the environment as organic pollutants which can cause …
high propensity to accumulate in the environment as organic pollutants which can cause …
[HTML][HTML] Particulate matter exposure and non-cancerous inhalation health risk assessment of major dumpsites of Owerri metropolis, Nigeria
Numerous particulates are released from the dumpsites in Owerri metropolis and later
dispersed to other areas in the environment where they cause adverse health challenges to …
dispersed to other areas in the environment where they cause adverse health challenges to …
Human health risk assessment of the levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in soils from mechanic workshops within Nekede mechanic village, Imo …
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) are a class of persistent toxic substances
with a high potential to accumulate in the soil as an organic pollutant and bioaccumulate in …
with a high potential to accumulate in the soil as an organic pollutant and bioaccumulate in …
Concentration, toxicity, and health risk assessment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in top soils around Nekede auto-mechanic village, Imo State
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are organic pollutants that are found in the ecosystem and
can pose risks to the populace. For this study, a total of 20 sub-samples were collected. A …
can pose risks to the populace. For this study, a total of 20 sub-samples were collected. A …
[PDF][PDF] Concentrations of heavy metals in soil samples from dumpsites located at Kuje and Kwali area councils, Abuja, Nigeria
Heavy metal pollutions have been traced to poorly managed dumpsites. This study
investigated the concentrations of some metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Mn, Ni and Zn) in soil …
investigated the concentrations of some metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Mn, Ni and Zn) in soil …
Ecological and health risk assessment of heavy metals: A case study of residential waste sites in Umuahia, South-East Nigeria
I Okosa, T Paul, CE Ikechukwu-Edeh… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
This study assessed the human health hazards and ecological risks of heavy metals from
waste sites in residential vicinity. The heavy metals analyzed were Cr, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cu, and …
waste sites in residential vicinity. The heavy metals analyzed were Cr, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cu, and …
Concentrations and health risk appraisal of heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in soils of automobile mechanic villages in Ogun State, Nigeria
SA Ganiyu, MO Olobadola, AA Adeyemi - … Geochemistry and Health, 2023 - Springer
This report presents the findings of the concentrations, distributions and health risks
assessment of heavy metals (HMs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in topsoils of …
assessment of heavy metals (HMs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in topsoils of …