Heavy Metal Concentration in Wastewater,soil and Water Leads Around Students Hostel of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education,science and Technology,ikere Ekiti
Student: Ayomide Promise Kayode (Project, 2025)
Department of Chemical Sciences
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
The study analyzed heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, Cr, Fe, Zn, etc.) in wastewater, soil, and waterleaf samples near BOUESTI student hostels using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Cd and several other metals exceeded WHO limits, indicating contamination risks to soil, plants, and human health
Keywords
heavy metals
wastewater
soil contamination
waterleaf
BOUESTI
Ikere Ekiti
cadmium
lead
chromium
pollution
environmental impact
AAS analysis
wastewater treatment
university hostel
Nigeria
WHO standards
For the full publication, please contact the author directly at: kayode.1135@bouesti.edu.ng
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