Quantification and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Groundwater and Soil of Residential Areas around Awotan Landfill, Ibadan, Southwest-Nigeria
T.E. Olagunju, AO Olagunju, IH Akawu, CU Ugokwe
Abstract
Non-sanitary landfill poses enormous threats to lives. In this study, heavy metals in groundwater and soil of residential areas around Awotan landfill, Ibadan, Southwest-Nigeria were quantified and associated environmental and health risks were assessed within 1-150 m and 151-300 m radii. A total of 20 samples of groundwater and soil each were analysed for Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu, Fe and Zn using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (ASS).
Topics & Concepts
GroundwaterHeavy metalsEnvironmental scienceSoil testAtomic absorption spectroscopyEnvironmental engineeringWater resource managementHydrology (agriculture)Environmental chemistrySoil waterGeologySoil scienceGeotechnical engineeringChemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsGeochemistry and Geologic MappingMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementHeavy metals in environment