Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Drinking Water Due to Mining and Smelting Activities in Ajaokuta, Nigeria

Mining and smelting activities are the main causes for the increasing pollution of heavy metals from water sources. The toxicity of these heavy metals from the mining, milling and smelting companies can cause harmful and even lethal effects on the human health. The objective of this study was to inv...

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Main Authors: M. M. Orosun, P. Tchokossa, L. I. Nwankwo, T. O. Lawal, S. A. Bello, S. O. Ige
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2016-06-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Technological Development
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Online Access:https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/19