Heavy Metal Contamination of Foods by Refuse Dump Sites in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria

The impact of heavy metals from refuse dumps on soil, food, and water qualities in Awka, Nigeria was studied. Soil samples (top and 1.35 m deep) were collected from five refuse dumps digested with conc. HNO3 and HClO4. The heavy metals (lead, manganese, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, and nickel) in veg...

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Main Authors: J. K. C. Nduka, O. E. Orisakwe, L. O. Ezenweke, M. N. Chendo, T. E. Ezenwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2008.129
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