Evaluation Of Some Trace Elements Concentration In Umuariaga River;- Okwandu Johnkennedy C
ABSTRACT
Determination of the certain major and trace
elements was carried out in Umuariagha river in Abia State. This work aims to
identify trends resulting in the deterioration ofUmuariagha river which is also
a potential source of environmental contaminants. About 5 water samples, each
from the Umuariagha river were collected fromthe River but from different
locations. The elements determined are: Na,.Pb, As, Cu, Cr, Cd, Ni, Zn, Fe and
Mn. The elements of Cd, Ni, Zn, Fe, Na, Pb and Cu were found to be the
recommended values for potable water (WHO) except for Arsenic and Chromium
which are found to be high. The results were compared with the WHO and FAO
standard recommendation values for water quality for irrigation and potable
water. This study provides a general indication of where water quality
constituents’ concentrations met or exceeded water quality standard ofWHO and
FAO datapresented in the reportwill be useful from public health point ofview
(table 1 and 2).The result gotten shows that the water is fit for irrigation
purposes since all the elements traced were within the recommended values for
irrigation purposes by FAO
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OKWANDU, C (2025). Evaluation Of Some Trace Elements Concentration In Umuariaga River;- Okwandu Johnkennedy C. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 29, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-some-trace-elements-concentration-in-umuariaga-river-okwandu-johnkennedy-c-7-2
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CHINEDU, OKWANDU. "Evaluation Of Some Trace Elements Concentration In Umuariaga River;- Okwandu Johnkennedy C" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 29 Apr. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-some-trace-elements-concentration-in-umuariaga-river-okwandu-johnkennedy-c-7-2