Water Quality Assessment of Epie Creek in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ben-Eledo, Vivian Nkeiru; Kigigha, Lovet T.; Izah, Sylvester Chibueze; Eledo, B.O.

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“…Like most plants, cassava has the tendency to bioaccumulate heavy metals in their various parts from the environment and thus can transfer to the food chain. Some heavy metals enters the environment (surface/ ground water, soils etc) through human/anthropogenic activities such as industrial and agricultural activities, mining, transportation, waste disposal etc Seiyaboh & Izah, 21 Ben-Eledo et al 22 Izah et al 23 Izah & Angaye, 24 Izah & Aigberua. 25 Adejoh.…”

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Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria

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2018

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Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com MOJ AbstractGari (cassava flake) is a major staple food in Nigeria. It's also a major source of energy food to several families. This study evaluated the health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. Triplicate gari sample were obtained from four different markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. The samples were ashed, digested and analyzed using atomic adsorption spectrophotometer. Health risk assessment was carried out using target hazard quotient, health risk index and daily intake index. Result revealed that the heavy metals concentration ranged from 1.32-3.81 mg/kg (manganese), 2.21-5.66 mg/kg (zinc), 1.00-3.72 mg/kg (copper) and 11.16-38.75 mg/kg (iron). There was significant difference (P<0.05) in each of the heavy metals among the various locations. The target hazard quotient and health risk index values were <1. This indicates no potential health risk of the studied heavy metals in the gari among the population under study.Citation: Kigigha LT, Nyenke P, Izah SC. Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. MOJ Toxicol. 2018;4(2):47-52.Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria 48Citation: Kigigha LT, Nyenke P, Izah SC. Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. MOJ Toxicol. 2018;4(2):47-52.Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria Citation: Kigigha LT, Nyenke P, Izah SC. Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria. MOJ Toxicol. 2018;4(2):47-52.Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria

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Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria

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2018

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“…As such inability of fish to adapt to the environment could cause a change in their physiological response which could lead to mortality. The temperature is within the ambient temperature of the area and values of surface water resources in Nigeria (Agedah et al, 2015;Ben-Eledo et al, 2017a). Hence the fishes may not have died due to temperature.…”

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Acute Toxicity of Paraquat Dichloride on Fingerlings of Oreochromis niloticus

2019

International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences

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In recent times, population growth, industrialization, urbanization, extensive agricultural practices leading to deforestation and use of agrochemicals appears to be contributing to anthropogenic activities that could impacts on the environmental sustainability. Human activities due to deforestation have led to soil erosion in many regions of the world especially in developing nations. Most soil pollutant end up in nearby surface water including rivers, streams, creeks, creeklets, ponds, etc. Studies have suggested that water quality is rapidly declining due to human activities in the ecosystem especially in developing nations (

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“…In addition, municipal wastes, market wastes are also deposited in close-by surface waters. 6,[26][27][28][29][30][31] Tympanotonus fuscatus is found in intertidal areas and estuarine characterized by mangroves such as Rhizophora racemosa, R. mangle, Avicennia Africana, Nypafruticans, Laguncularia racemosa, etc. 2,4 In the Niger Delta, the mangroves are also a home of several oil and gas installations.…”

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Evaluation of heavy metals in tissue of Tympanotonus fuscatus sold in some markets in port harcourt metropolis, Nigeria

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2018

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Tympanotonus fuscatus is found in mangrove swamps of the coastal region of the Niger Delta Nigeria. It is a source of protein, Hence it is used in the preparation of delicacies. This study evaluated the level of heavy metals in tissues of Tympanotonus fuscatus sold in some markets in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. Triplicate samples of Tympanotonus fuscatus was purchased from seven different markets within Port Harcourt metropolis. The samples were digested and analyzed using a Flame atomic absorption spectrometer. Results showed that the concentration of the heavy metals ranged from 0.76-1.56mg/kg (nickel), 22.36-29.28mg/kg (zinc), 185.07-921.49mg/kg (iron), 0.05-0.56mg/kg (lead), 80.96-102.62 mg/kg (cobalt) and 19.04-69.45 mg/kg (manganese). Moisture and organic matter contents ranged from 78.88-85.87% and 86.06-92.23% respectively. Analysis of variance showed that there is significant difference (P<0.05) in most of the locations for each of the parameters. The variation that exists could be due to differences in the pollution load of the aquatic habitats from which the samples were harvested. Based on permissible limit, the heavy metals concentration were within allowable limit for fish-food specified by Food and Agricultural Organization/World Health Organization, Median International Standard and European Union except for iron, manganese and copper. The high level of iron, manganese and copper suggests potential health effects.

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Water Quality Assessment of Epie Creek in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Cited by 35 publications

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Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria

Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals in gari (cassava flake) sold in some major markets in Yenagoa metropolis, Nigeria

Acute Toxicity of Paraquat Dichloride on Fingerlings of Oreochromis niloticus

Evaluation of heavy metals in tissue of Tympanotonus fuscatus sold in some markets in port harcourt metropolis, Nigeria

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