Copper Concentration and Distribution in the Ground Water of Delta State Polytechnic,  Ozoro, Nigeria

Akpomrere, O. R.; Uguru, H.

doi:10.9734/ajgr/2020/v3i330106

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“…Iron contamination owes its origin to the presence of origin fixing bacteria associated with sedimentary organic matter [44] as well as low pH values causing corrosion of iron, clogging of distribution pipes and an objectionable odour [45]. The occurrence of iron in water distorts the appearance of water, making it turbid with a unique colour that is yellow brown to black [46]. Iron discolouration and the metallic taste occur at concentrations that exceed 1.0 mg/l [44].…”

Section: Heavy Metal Contentmentioning

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Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals in Groundwater Bassambiri-Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Amararu,

Udom,

Ideozu

2023

IJG

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The study is focused on the post impact of oil spill contamination of groundwater in Bassambiri Nembe Bayelsa State. Groundwater samples were sampled from hand dug wells from eight stations including the control point for physico-chemical investigation using sterilized glass bottles. Standard methods were used for the analyses. The result of physico-chemical parameters analyzed shows that the values of the groundwater pH ranged between 5.90 -6.35, electrical conductivity between 80.39 -89.23 µS/cm, Salinity 23.3 -28.69 mg/l, Turbidity 1.71 -3.84 NTU, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1.12 -1.36 mg/l, Alkalinity 8.56 -12.12 mg/l, Total Hardness 11.8 -14.47 mg/l and Temperature 26.1˚C -27.3˚C. Analysis of cations shows that Na ranged from 7.38 -10.34 mg/l, K 0.26 -0.49 mg/l, Calcium ion levels 2.56 -3.59 mg/l and Mg 0.88 mg/l -1.23 mg/l. The anions showed Potassium ion levels ranged from 0.01 mg/l -0.02 mg/l, Chloride ion levels 12.29 mg/l -15.88 mg/l, Fluoride ion levels 0.01 mg/l and Nitrates from 0.27 mg/l -0.48 mg/l. Total Heterotopic Fungi population ranged from 15.26 -48.55 Coliform Forming units/ml. The maximum permissible value of total coliforms in drinking water was exceeded. However, the Total Hydrocarbon Concentration (THC) across the groundwater sample points was less than 0.01 mg/l. The concentration of PAH and BTEX was 0.01 mg/l across the study area. The heavy metal concentrations in the groundwater samples were negligible with levels of 0.01 mg/l observed in the study area except for iron ranging from 0.20 -0.56 mg/l levels above the WHO permissible limit. The physico-chemical parameters of groundwater indicate that they fall below WHO permissible limits. The cations and anions concentration indicate a stable and healthy water system which is relatively good. The groundwater system has high levels of iron in groundwater and bacterial contamination.

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Section: Heavy Metal Contentmentioning

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Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals in Groundwater Bassambiri-Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Amararu,

Udom,

Ideozu

2023

IJG

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“…This irregularity could be attributed to the variation in the soil geotechnical and physiochemical properties, along the testing area [2]. Previous research [15,23] depicted that metals ions varied widely across the study region (university premises). Similar results were obtained by [13], where the soil resistance at some locations at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria fluctuated with increased in the probe distance.…”

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Evaluation of the Earth’s Electrical Properties of the Undeveloped Area at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria

Igbologe

Okieke

2022

AIR

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The application of good electrical earthing system is inevitable in every electrical installation. This study was carried out to evaluate the earth’s electrical properties of an undeveloped area of Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria. The soil resistance of the study area was determined according to Wenner Four Point method, while the soil resistivity was calculated from the soil resistance obtained. Six locations (A, B, C, D, E and F) were tested across the area; while five probe distances (3 m, 6 m, 9 m, 12 m and 15 m) were adopted at each testing location. Results obtained from the soil test revealed that, the soil resistance and resistivity varied widely across the study area. It was observed that the northern part of the area generally had lower soil resistance and resistivity than the southern part of the study area. The soil resistance ranged between 3.2 Ω and 4.8 Ω at the northern part of the study area; while the soil resistance ranged between 5.1 Ω and 17.2 Ω at the southern part of the study area. In term of the soil resistivity, the results revealed that the northern part of the area had the lowest soil resistivity, compared to the southern part of the area. The soil resistivity ranged from 96.15 Ωm to 324.25 Ωm at the southern region of the area, while at the northern region of the area, the soil resistivity ranged from 60.33 Ωm to 90.49 Ωm. Furthermore, the result established that the northern region of the study area will be suitable for electrical earthing without any soil treatment.

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“…The high heavy metals contamination factors recorded at the Ozoro road, against the values recorded at Ughelli and irri roads, could be attributed to the leachates seepage from the dumpsite near (about 250 m) the collection point. Akpomrere [41] reported that leachates from dumpsite are able to increase heavy metals concentrations in the soil and water bodies; thus, their locations should be sited at a safer distance from sources of drinking water and other agricultural activities.…”

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Environmental Impact Assessment of Vehicular Traffic along Major Roads in Delta State of Nigeria, Using Contamination and Enrichment Factors

Juwah

Tachere

2021

ACRI

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This research was carried out to evaluate the impact of vehicular traffic, on the soil and grasses growing along major roadsides in Delta state, Nigeria. Soil and Guinea grass samples were collected from three major roads, and a control point in Delta State. The collected samples (plant and soil) were digested according to standard procedures, and their heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Pb and Ni) concentrations were analyzed by using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Results obtained indicated that the soil and grass heavy metals concentrations were significantly (p ≤0.05) higher than the control point, and varied across the sampled locations. It was observed from the resulted that, there was heavy metals accumulation in the soil and plants growing along the roadsides. Irrespective of the sampling location, the concentrations of the heavy metals followed this trend Fe ˃Pb ˃Ni ˃ Cu. As revealed by the results, at Ughelli, the contamination factor was in this order Ni > Cu >Fe >Pb; then at Ozoro road, the contamination factor ranking was Ni >Pb >Fe Cu; while at Irri road, the contamination ranked Ni > Cu > Pb > Fe. This showed that Ni had the highest contamination factor, regardless of the road location. As portrayed by the results, the heavy metals enrichment factors were greater than 1. The results revealed that the heavy metals enrichment factors followed this ranking Ni > Cu > Pb in all the locations sampled. These results indicated that the roadsides soil and Guinea grass received their pollution from anthropogenic sources, and vehicular emissions in particular. The results obtained from this study revealed the urgency of the government to decongest vehicular traffic, to prevent accumulation of toxic heavy metals in the ecosystems.

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Copper Concentration and Distribution in the Ground Water of Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals in Groundwater Bassambiri-Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals in Groundwater Bassambiri-Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Evaluation of the Earth’s Electrical Properties of the Undeveloped Area at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria

Environmental Impact Assessment of Vehicular Traffic along Major Roads in Delta State of Nigeria, Using Contamination and Enrichment Factors

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