Contamination, sources and health risk assessment of PAHs in surface and underground water in Nigeria: a review
CC Aralu, HO Abugu, JC Egbueri, JC Agbasi… - Toxin …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The industrialization of Nigeria for economic development has led to the pollution of the
ecosystem by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) through anthropogenic activities …
ecosystem by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) through anthropogenic activities …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of unregulated dumpsites: A study on toxic soil contamination, associated risks, and call for sustainable environmental protection in Nnewi, Nigeria
The accumulation of leachates from unlined dumpsites laden soil-water environment with
toxic elements poses imminent threats to both the environment and humans. This study …
toxic elements poses imminent threats to both the environment and humans. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Levels, sources and toxicity assessment of PCBs in surface and groundwater in Nigeria: A systematic review
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are produced by human activity, have
contaminated Nigeria's ecology as a result of its industrialization for economic development …
contaminated Nigeria's ecology as a result of its industrialization for economic development …
Polychlorinated biphenyls in soils around a poorly-managed dumpsite in SE Nigeria: contamination status, exposure risks, source identification and pathways for …
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) pose significant environmental and health risks globally,
especially in developing nations with poor waste management practices. Despite extensive …
especially in developing nations with poor waste management practices. Despite extensive …
[HTML][HTML] Toxicity and risk evaluation of polychlorinated biphenyls in River Otamiri, Imo State
Polychlorinated biphenyls are a family of dangerous, long-lasting chemicals that can be
detrimental to human health and also have a significant propensity to build up in the …
detrimental to human health and also have a significant propensity to build up in the …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] PCBs contamination in water and Mytilus edulis along the north Portuguese Atlantic Ocean coastline and analysis of potential carcinogenic risk to human …
Seven seawater polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were measured in water (DAP),
suspended particulate matter (SPM), and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) collected from four …
suspended particulate matter (SPM), and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) collected from four …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation and pollution analysis of water environment of state-controlled river in Zaozhuang City from 2016 to 2022
X Zhang, H Yang, D Cui, HK Zu, Y Zhang, J Ma… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The quality of water environment is closely linked to the survival and development of human
beings. Thanks to the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, the quality of the …
beings. Thanks to the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, the quality of the …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the seasonal variations of risks associated with potentially toxic elements in underground water sources near a dumpsite in Awka, Nigeria
Contamination of borehole water by leachates from dumpsites has significantly affected the
health of those who use polluted water for domestic activities. This study evaluated the …
health of those who use polluted water for domestic activities. This study evaluated the …
Assessment of the pollution levels, sources, and exposure risks of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Urban Park Dusts within Lagos Metropolis
JA Adeniran, ET Odediran, BT Ogunlade… - Environmental …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) represent organic contaminants that are
persistent hazardous, carcinogenic, and genotoxic, thereby endangering both human well …
persistent hazardous, carcinogenic, and genotoxic, thereby endangering both human well …