Evaluating Groundwater Safety: Heavy Metal Contamination of Selected Boreholes across Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Evaluating Groundwater Safety: Heavy Metal Contamination of Selected Boreholes across Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Study’s Novelty/Excerpt • This study offers a comprehensive analysis of heavy metal concentrations in borehole water within Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, highlighting significant public health risks associated with these contaminants. • Utilizing Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), t...

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Main Authors: Solomon E Shaibu, Abasiono O Effiom, Nathaniel S Essien, Eric S Archibong, Nnamso D Iboutenang, Abasifreke I Effiong, Honour O Asukwo, Bill A David, Faith I Effiong, Christian Ekpo, Idara F Akpabio, Sophia E Simon, Godswill A Eyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria 2024-06-01
Series:UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
Subjects:
water
boreholes
heavy metal
heavy metal concentrations
health
Online Access:https://ujmr.umyu.edu.ng/index.php/ujmr/article/view/599

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