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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 22, No. 5, 2018, pp. 755-758
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Bioline Code: ja18134
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 22, No. 5, 2018, pp. 755-758
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Evaluation of Physicochemical Characteristics of Water and Soil Samples from Cassava Processing Mill in Parts of Edo North, Edo State, Nigeria
EHILENBOADIAYE, JI; OSAMUDIAMEN, G & MUJAKPERUO, BJ
Abstract
The problem of contaminated water sources and soil pollution has persisted in the study area
emanating from cassava effluents from the processing of cassava in the study area. Physicochemical analysis was
carried out in water and soil samples obtained in and around cassava processing mill in the Environment where cassava
is been process to determine areas prone to contamination by taking soil and water samples in the various study location
at a depth of 1.2 m for soil samples and 10 m for water samples in a hand dug well. The result from the physicochemical
analysis of the Soil and water samples shows traces of heavy metals when compared with the standard set by World
Health Organization (WHO). It is evident that in some sites investigated, the water and soil has been polluted by the
discharge from the cassava effluent. The research thus point out the need for environmental Education and proper
management/location of cassava processing sites in the study area by relevant Agencies.
Keywords
Physicochemical; Cassava effluent; Mill; cassava processing.
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