Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Inorganic Chemical Contaminants at Refuse Dumpsites in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria: A Public Health Implication
2013; Sciencedomain International; Volume: 2; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.9734/jsrr/2013/3051
ISSN2320-0227
Autores Tópico(s)Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
ResumoAim: Istodetermine the levels some PAHs and inorganic contaminants in refuse dump soil samples within residential areas in Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: Ten soil samples (five study samples and five control samples) taken from five major refuse dumpsites in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria were analyzed for the presence of 16 polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (organic contaminant) and inorganic contaminants using their respective standard m ethods.
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