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ArticleGeochemical transactions2024

Investigation of hydrochemical characteristic, water quality and associated health risks of metals and metalloids in water resources in the vicinity of Akamkpa quarry district, southeastern, Nigeria.

George E Ikpi, Therese N Nganje, Aniekan Edet, Christopher I Adamu, Godswill A Eyong

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George E IkpiDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Therese N NganjeDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. therese_nganje@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-2763
Aniekan EdetDepartment of Geoscience, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5697-7150
Christopher I AdamuDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Godswill A EyongDepartment of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Quarrying of rock aggregates generates produced water that, if not handled properly will be a source of pollution for nearby water bodies, thus affecting the chemistry of the water. This study examined the chemistry, impact of quarrying activities on water resources and the health consequences/risks posed by ingestion of the water by humans in the Akamkpa quarry region in southeastern Nigeria. Thirty (30) water samples consisting of pond water, stream water, hand dug wells, and borehole samples were collected and analyzed for their physicochemical parameters using standard methods. The results obtained from the analyses indicated that the water was moderately acidic, fresh, and not salty, with many parameters below the recommended standards with Ca

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Geochemical characteristicsHuman health riskQuarry districtSoutheastern NigeriaWater qualityWater resources

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