Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) · 2011 · 13 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesEnvironmental SciencesSoil SciencesAir PollutionEnvironmental HealthPollution ScienceAir PollutantsAir Pollution SourcesAir QualityHeavy Metal ContaminationParticulate MatterSoil PollutionAir Pollution Impact AssessmentAirborne Heavy Metal PollutionEnvironmental Metal ContaminationEnvironmental PollutionHeavy Metal DepositionHeavy Metal EmissionsHeavy Metals In AirPortland Cement
Environmental pollution caused by the activities of Ewekoro Cement production facility of the West African Portland Cement (WAPC, Plc), Ogun State, Nigeria was studied at some terrestrial and aquatic receptor locations within the catchments area of the production plant which hasbeen in operation for over 40years. Air, water and soil samples of the adjoining villages (Ajobiewe, Olapeleke, Alaguntan and Wasinmi) were analyzed. High particulate matter depositions were recorded for all the sampling locations. Dusts emitted from the cement factory wererich in heavy metals. Heavy metals concentration at Ajobiewe, Olapeleke and Alaguntan were significantly (pNi>Fe>Cr>Zn>Cu>Co>Pb>Cd. Heavy metals concentrations were significantly different (p
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