Concentrations and Human Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Rivers in Southwest Nigeria
Background. Rivers are the most vital freshwater resources in the world. In Southwest Nigeria, anthropogenic activity stresses the quantity and quality of water resources. Methods. The present study examined the concentrations and human health risk of five heavy metals (manganese (Mn), arsenic (As),...
Main Authors: | Ibukun Modupe Adesiyan, Mary Bisi-Johnson, Omolara Titilayo Aladesanmi, Anthony I Okoh, Aderemi Okunola Ogunfowokan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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