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Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2006 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 10 | Page No.: 2257-2262
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David N. Ogbonna

Miebi Igbenijie

Nnaemeka O. Isirimah

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Studies on the Inorganic Chemicals and Microbial Contaminants of Health Importance in Groundwater Resources in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria

David N. Ogbonna, Miebi Igbenijie and Nnaemeka O. Isirimah
Eight stations of the waste collection sites in Port Harcourt city were sampled for a period of one year to determine the level of inorganic chemicals and microbial contaminants in the environment. Temperature ranged from 24.5 to 28°C while pH values recorded between 3.3 to 7.3. Organic matter content recorded 2.03%, which was found to be conducive for chelate formation as well as exchange infiltration of surface water to cause flooding. The mean textural class for the soils was predominantly sandy loam. The values for the metal concentrations in the soils revealed that they were above recommended permissible limits in all the stations high enough to cause severe pollution to the environment. Thus, the presence of pathogenic microorganisms especially the fecal coliforms and fungi species in the boreholes from the various stations is a major concern for consumers because of their effect on the health of the populace. Adequate treatment of waste is required before discharge into the environment.
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