Heavy metal (HM) pollution in groundwater poses a significant environmental threat to the
Niger Delta region of Nigeria, principally because of the activities of oil companies within the …

The assessment of health risk associated with the consumption food crops grown in the
Ishiagu mining area has been carried out. Mining activities in the area have consequently …

The Abakaliki area is endowed with solid minerals including lead–zinc, chalcopyrite, pyrite,
and siderite. These generate metallic trace elements (MTEs) that contaminate water …

Urban pollution, which reduces the quality of life of residents and poses a vital threat to
human health, can be reduced by effective city planning. Pollution due to heavy metals is …

The study investigated the pollution indices and potential ecological risks of heavy metals
(HM) occurrence in the soil affected by municipal waste from selected parts of Delta state …

In most parts of the world, solid waste management is a serious worry and unsolved
problem, particularly in poor countries, where solid waste is dumped in unregulated …

The amount and thickness of clay layers and surrounding organic elements have a direct
impact on how well an aquifer protects itself. Thus, the purpose of this work was to evaluate …

Climate change, characterized by gradual and abrupt alterations in weather and climate
patterns, has emerged as a significant global concern. The world faces rising temperatures …

The drinking water quality of Akure, in the Ondo State area of southwestern Nigeria, was
assessed. 21 groundwater samples were collected and tested for physicochemical …