Assessment of heavy metal contamination and health risks in groundwater of Abakaliki Metropolis, Nigeria

Assessment of heavy metal contamination and health risks in groundwater of Abakaliki Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract This study aimed to assess the human health risks associated with groundwater consumption in Abakaliki Metropolis using Water Quality Index (WQI) and HERisk code. Groundwater samples (n = 32) obtained from boreholes were analysed for pH, Zn, Pb. Fe, Cr and NO3 to evaluate both non-carcinoge...

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Main Authors: Andrew A. Tyopine, Nwabueze I. Elom, Folasade Alomaja, Nnadozie Onyezewe, Divine C. Mbah, Blessing Aguma, Chelsey O. Nwoke, Ugochukwu Oraeki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-12-01
Series:Discover Water
Subjects:
Groundwater
Heavy metals
Water Quality Index
HERisk code
Human health risks
Abakaliki Metropolis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-024-00174-x
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