Influence of Third Cemetery Location on the Quality of Domestic and Groundwater Resources in Benin City, Nigeria

Idehen, Osabuohien; Ezenwa, IM

doi:10.4314/jasem.v23i1.1

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“…Results obtained from a study conducted at the Zandfontein Cemetery in the Tshwane Municipality in South Africa indicated that a number of metals, associated with burial material, were concentrated at the cemetery, and not found in areas away from the cemetery (Jonker and Olivier, 2012). Measures and awareness need to be put in place to ensure that corpses and burials do not contribute to people consuming polluted water, contaminated by decomposition of the deceased (Idehen and Ezenwa, 2019). These landfills are defined by solid matter, as well as leachate composed of organic and inorganic substances and pathogenic bacteria (Yusmartini, et al 2013).…”

Section: Cemeteriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Surface water-groundwater interaction using tritium and stable water isotopes: A case study of Middelburg, South Africa

Mahlangu

Lorentz

Diamond

et al. 2020

Journal of African Earth Sciences

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Section: Cemeteriesmentioning

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Surface water-groundwater interaction using tritium and stable water isotopes: A case study of Middelburg, South Africa

Mahlangu

Lorentz

Diamond

et al. 2020

Journal of African Earth Sciences

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“…In situ parameters including; electrical conductivity (EC), hydrogen ion concentration (pH) and total dissolved solids (TDS) were determined with the aid of Extech meter probes (Exstik II). In the laboratory, the analysis of other parameters including total suspended solids (TSS), calcium, magnesium, sulphate, nitrate, phosphate, chloride, calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ), sodium, potassium, lead, copper, chromium, iron, zinc, manganese, cadmium, nickel, mercury, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 ), chemical oxygen demand (COD) were done using standard methods adopted from APHA (1998); (Radojevic &Bashkin, 1999, Idehen, & Ezenwa, 2019.…”

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A Comparative Investigation of Groundwater Contamination in Typical Dumpsites and Cemetery Using Ert and Physicochemical Analysis of Water in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria

Idehen¹

2020

GEP

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This paper investigated the comparative analysis of groundwater contamination in Third Cemetery and Costain Dumpsite in Benin Metropolis, South South of Nigeria, using Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Physicochemical analysis of water. The implications of land utilization for burial of dead human bodies in the form of cemeteries, many cases associated with coffin and caskets used for interment of remains and the location of refuse dump have received no consideration in Nigeria. Interment of bodies in cemeteries and dumping of refuse in dumpsites remain widespread practice and the only alternative endpoint to dead bodies and disposal of wastes in Nigeria. In Nigeria, this practice had not been perceived as having a significant potential contaminant effect in the environment and especially the groundwater component as search of literature attracted no such study to the country. In Benin City and Nigeria in general, the major cemeteries and dumpsites are located close to human residential areas and virtually all the populace within this locality depends on groundwater as the primary water source for various domestic purposes. Res2Dinv was employed in both sites as the geophysical method. The investigation of cemeteries is always difficult and challenging task in geoforensic prospective. Most researchers assess the impact of interment on the environment by comparing study results from cemeteries with data from reference sites. This study is based on this premise. The 2-D Geological Models showed that both Third Cemetery and Costain Dumpsite contained leachate plumes of various degrees as indicated by the low resistivity values, which infiltrated into the groundwater. The values of Water Quality Index (WQI) of groundwater samples in Third Cemetery and Costain How to cite this paper: Idehen, O. (2020). A Comparative Investigation of Groundwater Contamination in Typical Dumpsites and Cemetery Using Ert and Physicochemical Analysis of Water in Benin Metropolis,

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“…The primary sources of pollution in cemeteries, according to Guttman et al [1], are materials used to manufacture coffins and embalming fluids. Toxic metals (e.g., Fe, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) are released into the soil by varnishes, sealants, metal handles, and decorations found on wooden coffins [11,[14][15][16][17][18][19][20].…”

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Delineation of Potential Groundwater Zones and Assessment of Their Vulnerability to Pollution from Cemeteries Using GIS and AHP Approaches Based on the DRASTIC Index and Specific DRASTIC

Gonçalves,

Albuquerque,

Almeida

et al. 2024

Water

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The risk of aquifer contamination is determined by the interaction between the pollutant load and the vulnerability of an aquifer. Owing to the decomposition of bodies and degradation of artefacts, cemeteries may have a negative impact on groundwater quality and suitability for use due to the leaching of organic compounds (e.g., biodegradable organics, pharmaceuticals, and formaldehyde), inorganic compounds (e.g., nitrate and heavy metals), pathogenic bacteria, and viruses. Factors such as burial and soil type, rainfall amount, and groundwater depth may increase aquifer vulnerability to pollutants generated in cemeteries. The potential for groundwater contamination was investigated in two cemeteries of the Soure region in Portugal (Samuel–UC9 and Vinha da Rainha–UC10), using the classic DRASTIC model, followed by some adjustments, depending on the particularities of the locations, resulting in a Final Classification considered as Specific DRASTIC. By combining Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) were identified, and aquifer vulnerability was assessed, which included the elaboration of thematic maps using GIS operation tools. The maps allowed for the identification of areas with different susceptibilities to contamination: from “Low” to “Very high” for the DRASTIC index and from “Very Low” to “Very high” for the Specific DRASTIC index. Although the difference between the UC9 and UC10 cemeteries is negligible, UC10 is more vulnerable because of its proximity to the community and critically important mineral water resources (such as Bicanho Medical Spa). The Specific model seems better-suited for describing vulnerability to cemeteries. Although there is limited groundwater quality data for the area, the development of vulnerability maps can identify areas that can be sensitive spots for groundwater contamination and establish procedures for pollution prevention.

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Influence of Third Cemetery Location on the Quality of Domestic and Groundwater Resources in Benin City, Nigeria

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Surface water-groundwater interaction using tritium and stable water isotopes: A case study of Middelburg, South Africa

Surface water-groundwater interaction using tritium and stable water isotopes: A case study of Middelburg, South Africa

A Comparative Investigation of Groundwater Contamination in Typical Dumpsites and Cemetery Using Ert and Physicochemical Analysis of Water in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria

Delineation of Potential Groundwater Zones and Assessment of Their Vulnerability to Pollution from Cemeteries Using GIS and AHP Approaches Based on the DRASTIC Index and Specific DRASTIC

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