Pollution Assessment and Index Properties of Okpulor Soils, Rivers State, Nigeria: Geochemical Characterization, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Implications
Nurudeen Onomhoale Ahmed,
Victor Inumindun Fagorite,
Aleke Godwin Chikwado
et al.
Abstract:Soil, a vital biosphere component, is pivotal for human life, but its degradation adversely affects life quality. This study assessed soil pollution and index properties in Okpulor through geochemical, geotechnical, and geoenvironmental analyses. Twenty samples, comprising 14 surface and 6 shallow subsurface ones, underwent geochemical analysis for heavy metals (Fe, Cr, C, Cu, Zn, Ni, and Pb). Six geochemical models including Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF), Contamination Factor (CF), Meta… Show more
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