Determination of Heavy Metals in Public Tap Water in Ibadan Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria

Okparaocha, Funmilayo; Oyeleke, Peter; Abiodun, Olushola Ayoola

doi:10.9734/acsj/2016/26146

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“…The mean iron level was below the natural concentration limit of 0.3 mg/L in water [22]. This work agrees with the reported value of Fe (0.270 mg/L) by Okparaocha et al [20].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…The mean zinc level was below the natural concentration limit of 3.0 mg/L in water [22]. Okparaocha and coworkers [20] reported similar finding in the Zn level ranged from 0.020 to 0.090 mg/L.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…This could be adjusted through pH correction through water treatment procedure. [18]; b = [20] Fig. 2 shows the natural distribution of the metals examined in water samples; with Fe and Cr depicting the highest concentration while Zn shows the least concentration among the metals examined.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, highest level of Fe was recorded by KSW water sample which is 0.211 mg/L (Table 2). a 30 a BDR= Badariya area; GWG=Gwadangwaji area; KSW=Kofa Sabuwa area; MOB= Mobil area; GES= Gesse area; TDW=Tudun Wada area;O C=Degree Celsius; ID=Identity; Source a =[20]…”

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Levels of Some Heavy Metals in Borehole Waters of Birnin Kebbi Metropolis, Nigeria

Bungudu

Shuaibu

2022

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The levels of Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe) were determined in six different samples of Borehole waters obtained from six designated areas of Birnin Kebbi metropolis, Nigeria using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The mean concentrations of the heavy metals ranged from 0.0005 mg/L Cr to 0.2108 mg/L Fe. The relative abundance of the metals in Borehole waters followed the sequence of Fe (0.1769 mg/L)> Cr (0.0342 mg/L)> Cu (0.0298 mg/L)> Zn (0.0052 mg/L). The levels of Cr and other metals were found below the SON/WHO recommended safe limits for metals in water. The low concentration of Cr and absence of Pb in all the samples examined are indications that these Borehole waters contribute fewer toxic effects of metals. The pH values of the water samples were far below the recommended values by the SON/WHO and these could be adjusted through pH correction.

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“…The mean iron level was below the natural concentration limit of 0.3 mg/L in water [22]. This work agrees with the reported value of Fe (0.270 mg/L) by Okparaocha et al [20].…”

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confidence: 91%

Section: Zincmentioning

confidence: 80%

Section: Borehole Waters Phmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Levels of Some Heavy Metals in Borehole Waters of Birnin Kebbi Metropolis, Nigeria

Bungudu

Shuaibu

2022

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“…Ibadan is located 78 miles inland from Lagos—the economic hub of Nigeria—and is a prominent link between the coastal region and the northern region of the country [ 24 ]. The population of the city is approximately 3,800,000 according to 2006 census estimates [ 25 ]. Ibadan metropolis is made up of 11 local government areas and has four secondary schools for the Deaf.…”

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Quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing students in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria

Jaiyeola

Adeyemo

2018

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Quality of Life encompasses an individual’s well-being and health, social participation and satisfaction with functional daily living. Disabilities such as deafness can impact on the quality of life with spatial variance to the environment. Deafness causes communicative problems with significant consequences in cognitive, social, and emotional well-being of affected individuals. However, information relating to the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, especially students in developing countries like Nigeria, which could be used to design special health-related interventions is sparse. This study examined the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing students in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. One hundred and ten deaf and hard of hearing students participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants were drawn from all four secondary schools for the Deaf in Ibadan metropolis. The 26 item Brief version of the WHO Quality of Life questionnaire was used for data collection. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at statistical significance of p<0.05. Majority (57.8%) of the deaf and hard of hearing students had poor quality of life. Attending the special school for the Deaf, upper socio-economic status and age (≥17years) are significantly associated with better quality of life. However, gender and age at onset of hearing loss had no significant influence on the quality of life. The Deaf community available in the special school appeared to protect against stigma and discrimination, while also promoting social interactions between deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

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Determination of Heavy Metals in Public Tap Water in Ibadan Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria

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Levels of Some Heavy Metals in Borehole Waters of Birnin Kebbi Metropolis, Nigeria

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