Elemental Analysis of Soil and Effluent Samples Sourced from Hermas Paint Industry, Enugwu-Ukwu

Ebele Joy Morah; Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe; Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo; Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu; Nkiruka Charity Eboagu; Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

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Elemental Analysis of Soil and Effluent Samples Sourced from Hermas Paint Industry, Enugwu-Ukwu

Ebele Joy Morah, Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe, Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo, Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu, Nkiruka Charity Eboagu, Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

Published in American Journal of Applied Chemistry (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 20 April 2021 Accepted: 24 May 2021 Published: 16 June 2021

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Industrial pollution by effluents is one of the major problems facing Nigerians at present and several efforts are being vigorously engaged to control it in the various industry spanning the length and breadth of the country to see that Nigerians live in a disease-free environment. Some heavy metals contained in these effluents from the industry have been found to be carcinogenic, toxic or poisonous to the environment (plants, animals and humans). This research paper investigates the heavy metal content of the effluent and soil samples in order to determine the level of toxicity and pollution by the metals to the environment. The elemental analysis of soil and effluent samples were conducted. The soil samples were sourced 2-metres distance away from the discharge point of the effluent. The soil samples were digested using aqua regia for the elemental analysis for the detection of ten different metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, calcium, zinc, sodium, mercury, iron and cobalt) using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The values of the mean concentrations of the elements Pb, As, Cd, Cr, Ca, Zn, Na, Hg, Fe and Co in both the soil and effluent samples showed excessive levels above the recommended standards for WHO and NESREA with the exception of Na, Ca and Zn. This indicates that the effluent was discharged without proper treatment. It is therefore recommended that adequate monitoring should be done through aggressive supervision on effluent treatment before discharge. Local raw materials such as activated carbon, coal, rice husk, saw dust and clay should be employed in the treatment of the effluent as they are readily available and cost- saving.

Published in	American Journal of Applied Chemistry (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajac.20210902.12
Page(s)	49-52
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Elemental Analysis, Soil Samples, Effluent Samples, Hermas Paint

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Ebele Joy Morah

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Nkiruka Charity Eboagu

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

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AU  - Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe
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AU  - Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu
AU  - Nkiruka Charity Eboagu
AU  - Ozioma Juliana Anekwe
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