Impact of Crude Oil Spillage on Soil and Groundwater Quality at Izombe, Imo State
Student: Uchechi Mirian Nwaobodo (Project, 2025)
Department of Soil Science
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
Abstract
The study assessed the impact of crude oil pollution on soil and groundwater in Izombe, Imo State. Samples from a polluted site (Umuokwu) and a non-polluted site (Ugbele) were analyzed for physical, chemical, and biological properties. Results showed that crude oil spillage increased clay content and bulk density while reducing porosity, cation exchange capacity, and nutrient availability. Groundwater quality remained within permissible limits, though long-term contamination risks exist. Bioremediation and consistent monitoring are recommended to restore soil productivity and prevent groundwater pollution.
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- Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State 20
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State 59
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State 53
- Federal Polytechnic, offa, Kwara State 18
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State 8
- Federal School of Biomedical Engineering, (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State 1
- Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State 7
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State 19
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State 77
- Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State 23