Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Dumpsite soil of Ijero Ekiti, Nigeria
Abstract
The term heavy metals are generally defined as metals with relatively high densities, atomic weights
or numbers. The determination of the heavy metals in soils, dusts, plants and sediments are very essential
in monitoring environmental pollution. The purpose of study was to assess the heavy metals (Ni, Pb, Cu,
Zn, Cd and Cr) pollution in dumpsite soil. The results indicated that the soil was moderately polluted by
Pb, Cu and Cd (Igeo = 2.63, 2.92 and 2.74) respectively. Potential ecological risk index results indicated
that Cd is at very high potential ecological risk and should be of great concern to the inhabitant and
government agencies.
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Published
2021-08-17
How to Cite
ABIODUN, Fatoye Olaniyi; A, Ishaya Funmilola.
Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Dumpsite soil of Ijero Ekiti, Nigeria.
Journal of Advanced Research in Alternative Energy, Environment and Ecology, [S.l.], v. 4, n. 1&2, p. 5-9, aug. 2021.
ISSN 2455-3093.
Available at: <http://thejournalshouse.com/index.php/AltEnergy-Ecology-EnvironmentJ/article/view/295>. Date accessed: 04 jan. 2025.
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