Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Alaba J Adebayo

Publications

• Research Article
  Environmental Implications and Significance of Rainwater Harvested from Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
  Author(s): Uzomaka C Okpoebo, Titilope J Jayeoye, Alaba J Adebayo and Ilemobayo I OguntimehinUzomaka C Okpoebo, Titilope J Jayeoye, Alaba J Adebayo and Ilemobayo I Oguntimehin
  
  This study assessed heavy metals and some physicochemical properties in rainwater harvested from Lagos, Nigeria. Rainwater was collected from three different locations using varying collectors from the months of April to July, 2013. Physicochemical parameters like pH, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC) and few heavy metals were assessed. Eight Heavy metals were determined by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). pH (5.1 to 7.6), Temperature (23.0 to 27.2Ë�C), EC (648 to 894 μS/cm ) is lower than the 1000 μS/cm limit by WHO. Mn and Cr were below the detection limits of the instrument. Ni, Pb and As were about 20 to 40 times higher in the rooftop samples and controls above the recommendation of standard organizations. Fe, Ca and Zn were detected but not believed to be of much environmental threats in all the study l.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2380-2391.1000118

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