Physico-Chemical Parameters And Heavy Metals Concentration In Water, Sediment And Fish In Qua Iboe River Estuary:- Eddy, Nnabuk O.
ABSTRACT
This research was carried out on
the determination of the physico-chemical parameters of water and heavy metal
concentration in sediments, fish and water. Water, sediment and fish samples
were obtained during the dry season in Ibeno, The water samples were analysed
for physicochemical parameters and heavy metals (Ni, Cr, Mn, Co, Cd, Fe, Zn,
Cu, Pb and Hg). The sediments and fish samples were also analysed for heavy
metals, which included nickel, chromium, manganese, cobalt, cadmium, iron,
zinc, copper and lead. The result of the analysis for both physicochemical
parameters and heavy metals were compared with standards given by FEPA and
other bodies. The results of the analysis shows that the mean concentration of
nickel, iron, lead, pH, ammonium chloride and salinity of the water was higher
than the limits set by WHO, FEPA and DPR for fresh water such as Qua Iboe
River. The concentration of heavy reservoir for heavy metals more than water.
Consequently, the river was said to be polluted with respect to some heavy
metals and some physico-chemical parameters and the associated health impact of
these pollutants were highlighted. Comparison of the mean concentration of
heavy metals in sediment/fish, sediment/water and fish/water did not give any
significant difference and the data were also observed to correlate in most
cases. (December) from five sampling stationschosen within the major settlement
area.
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EDDY, E (2023). Physico-Chemical Parameters And Heavy Metals Concentration In Water, Sediment And Fish In Qua Iboe River Estuary:- Eddy, Nnabuk O.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Jul 27, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/physico-chemical-parameters-and-heavy-metals-concentration-in-water-sediment-and-fish-in-qua-iboe-river-estuary-eddy-nnabuk-o-7-2
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EDDY, EDDY. "Physico-Chemical Parameters And Heavy Metals Concentration In Water, Sediment And Fish In Qua Iboe River Estuary:- Eddy, Nnabuk O." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 27 Jul. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/physico-chemical-parameters-and-heavy-metals-concentration-in-water-sediment-and-fish-in-qua-iboe-river-estuary-eddy-nnabuk-o-7-2