Determination of heavy metal concentration in soil, water, vegetable (spinach) in some selected area in Nasarawa town (Tammah, Oversea and Gunki), Nasarawa state Department:Chemistry By: Klintex001 Project ID: 8799 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe increasing release of heavy metals into the environment through anthropogenic and natural activities poses serious risks to soil quality, water resources, and food safety. This study was carried out to determine the concentrations of selected heavy metals in soil, water, and spinach (Spinacia oleracea) from three communities in Nasarawa town—Tammah, Oversea, and Gunki, Nasarawa State. Samples of surface soil, hand-dug well water, and spinach leaves were collected from the study areas and analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) after appropriate digestion procedures. The metals investigated included lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe). Results revealed spatial variations in heavy metal levels across the sites, with some concentrations exceeding permissible limits set by WHO/FAO for food and drinking water. Elevated levels of Pb and Cd in particular indicate possible contamination sources such as refuse dumping, vehicular emissions, agricultural practices, and artisanal activities. Bioaccumulation of metals in spinach leaves suggests potential health risks to the local population consuming these vegetables. The study concludes that continuous monitoring and proper management practices are necessary to minimize heavy metal exposure in Nasarawa town. Recommendations include public awareness, improved waste management, and adoption of phytoremediation strategies to reduce environmental pollution....Preview Download Preview +Other Chemistry project topics and materials you might be interested in»Minerals and phytochemical analysis of watermelon seeds (Citrullus Lanatus)»Production of hair growth oil and body lotion from Pumpkin and Pawpaw seed oil»Ethanol production from cocoyam peels»Kinectic study and heavy metals removals from used engine oil treated with groundnut shells»Synthesis and exploration of ion nanoparticles using costus after flower extract as a reducing agent»Characteristics of humic substances from strongly acidic soil remediated and restored using humin enhanced biodegradable waste materials»Characteristics of humic substances from strongly acidic soil remediated and restored using CNB-TECH end product»Comparative study of physico-chemical properties and essential mineral of some fruit juice orange and tomato»Extraction and characterization of avocado seed oil»Biodiesel production using soybean oil and characterization»Production of biolubricant from Carica Papaya seed oil»Analysis of the quality of groundwater (boreholes)»Spectroscopic and phytochemical evaluation of methanolic extract of mahogany tree gum for possible biosynthetic process»Phytochemical and proximate analysis of Combretum Zenkeri Ubi»Biosynthesis of bark peel of aerial yam-magnesium oxide nano composites for biosensing application