ABSTRACT The study investigated heavy metal levels in the Bonny River. Water and sediment samples, collected at four major sites selected along the river course, were analyzed for heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Ni, Cd, Cu, and As) using standard methods. The pH in water was higher (7.94) than in sediment and EPA standards (6.5-7.5) and in water; it was lower than the recommended values for EPA and WHO. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used to analyze data at PAs>Cu>Pb>Cr>Cd>Ni. ...
ABSTRACT This study examines the effects of urban solid waste on Otamiri River water quality in Owerri. The major objective was to determine the seasonal variations of the physical, chemical and bacteriological properties of Otamiri River water. Standard procedure was used to determine the following selected parameters; Total hardness, pH, Electrical conductivity, Chloride, Nitrate, Phosphate, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen demand (COD), Total coliform count and some ...
ABSTRACT This study involved proximate analyses of eight soil samples taken from playground, open space, relic farmlands and road within an average distance of 500m from each other in two communities (Abam Ama – a neighbouring community of Port Harcourt Refinery experiencing legacy emissions and Abuloma a marine/industrial community in the Trans Amadi Industrial layout of Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study examines the spatial variation of soil characteristic...