Pollution and water quality index of boreholes within unlined waste dumpsite in Nnewi, Nigeria
Abstract Borehole water has been the main source of drinking water for the communities living within the Nnewi metropolis. The quality of this borehole water has been significantly affected by the presence of unlined waste dumpsites which release leachates. The present study investigated the physico...
Main Authors: | Chiedozie C. Aralu, Patrice A. C. Okoye, Hillary O. Abugu, Victor C. Eze |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2022-12-01
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Series: | Discover Water |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-022-00023-9 |
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