Environmental risk assessment in selected dumpsites in Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi state, southeastern Nigeria
Metal leaching into adjacent agricultural soil from dumpsites continues to hamper the quality of produce around the world. Three strategically located major solid waste Dumpsites within Abakaliki metropolis were selected and assessed for potential environmental risks of heavy metals. Samples of the...
Main Authors: | Daniel Aja, Chukwuebuka Christopher Okolo, Nte James Nwite, Chima Njoku |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-08-01
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Series: | Environmental Challenges |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010021001220 |
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