Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria
Improper waste management leading to contamination of groundwater resources is a global environmental issue. This study examined the physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and their effect on water quality around the dumpsite in Alimosho Lagos, Nigeria. Samples of water and...
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Improper waste management leading to contamination of groundwater resources is a global environmental issue. This study examined the physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and their effect on water quality around the dumpsite in Alimosho Lagos, Nigeria. Samples of water and leachates were collected from boreholes around the dumpsite. Physiochemical and toxicological characterization of water around the dumpsite was based on American Public Health Association standards. Seventeen physiochemical and heavy metals of leachate and borehole water samples were analysed. The result of the study shows that the temperature, odour, appearance and turbidity of the water in the study area were within the limits set by WHO. However, the pH was below the WHO limits indicative of the acidity of the groundwater. The presence of Pb, Cr, and Cd confirmed leachate pollution. The contemporary effects confirmed the insignificant effect of the dumpsite operations at the groundwater source. Without a properly designed leachate series system, uncontrolled accumulation of leachates at the bottom of the dumpsite poses capacity infection dangers to groundwater resources. It is recommended that proper disposal of waste, in addition to implementing a higher sustainable environmental sanitation practice, is needed to ensure the safety of groundwater within the locality.
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| spelling | doaj-art-33c9a40d53f04aaab5fdbacfff2902a12025-08-20T02:02:26ZengCan Tho University PublisherCTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development2588-14182815-64122024-11-01163Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos NigeriaOluwakemi Tovide0Peter Sanjo Adewale1Ifeoluwa Esther Oladimeji2Lagos State University a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:22:"Osun State University ";}Lagos State University Improper waste management leading to contamination of groundwater resources is a global environmental issue. This study examined the physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and their effect on water quality around the dumpsite in Alimosho Lagos, Nigeria. Samples of water and leachates were collected from boreholes around the dumpsite. Physiochemical and toxicological characterization of water around the dumpsite was based on American Public Health Association standards. Seventeen physiochemical and heavy metals of leachate and borehole water samples were analysed. The result of the study shows that the temperature, odour, appearance and turbidity of the water in the study area were within the limits set by WHO. However, the pH was below the WHO limits indicative of the acidity of the groundwater. The presence of Pb, Cr, and Cd confirmed leachate pollution. The contemporary effects confirmed the insignificant effect of the dumpsite operations at the groundwater source. Without a properly designed leachate series system, uncontrolled accumulation of leachates at the bottom of the dumpsite poses capacity infection dangers to groundwater resources. It is recommended that proper disposal of waste, in addition to implementing a higher sustainable environmental sanitation practice, is needed to ensure the safety of groundwater within the locality. http://web2010.thanhtoan/index.php/ctujs/article/view/860Dumpsite, ground-water, heavy metals, leachate, pollution, water quality |
| spellingShingle | Oluwakemi Tovide Peter Sanjo Adewale Ifeoluwa Esther Oladimeji Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development Dumpsite, ground-water, heavy metals, leachate, pollution, water quality |
| title | Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria |
| title_full | Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria |
| title_short | Physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in Lagos Nigeria |
| title_sort | physicochemical and toxicological characteristics of leachates and water quality around dumpsites in lagos nigeria |
| topic | Dumpsite, ground-water, heavy metals, leachate, pollution, water quality |
| url | http://web2010.thanhtoan/index.php/ctujs/article/view/860 |
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