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Integrity Research Journals
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DOI: 10.31248/GJEES
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Physicochemical impact of cement manufacturing industry on groundwater quality in Onigbedu, Ogun State, Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2024.181 | Article Number: 45E237E06 | Vol.10 (1) - February 2025
Received Date: 25 December 2024 | Accepted Date: 03 February 2025 | Published Date: 28 February 2025
Authors: Unande, F. , Seriki, A. A. , Anko, S. O. , Tovide, O. O. , Sobola, A. O. , Osundiya, M. O. , Yusuf, K. A. and Majolagbe A. O.*
Keywords: physicochemical, groundwater, trace metals, Cement industries, Onigbedu
Groundwater is an essential source of water supply around the globe, and it can be affected by anthropogenic activities, leading to several disease conditions, especially in rural areas. Many citizens lack access to potable water, largely due to pollution from industrial and agricultural activities. Cement industries release effluents into water bodies, air and soils, thereby posing serious health risks. This study assessed the quality of groundwater in Onigbedu, Ogun State. Twenty (20) groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical parameters such as pH, temperature, alkalinity, total hardness (TH), electrical conductivity (EC), total solids, total dissolved solids (TDS), chloride, sulphate, nitrate, and phosphate using standard procedures. Trace Metals, including Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn, Na, K, Ca, and Pb, were also determined. Multivariate analyses were used to analyze the data generated. Most of the physicochemical parameters and trace metals investigated were found within the World Health Organization (WHO) allowable limits, while some of the sample locations had values of pH, PO43- and Fe concentration above the WHO limits, especially in locations having strong correlations with TH (r =0.898), Na (0.801) and Ca (r = 0.820). K also correlated strongly with Ca (r = 0.768). In conclusion, there is a need for water remediation and regular monitoring of groundwater in the study area, to ensure the safety of man and sustainability of the environment in line with Goals 6 and 7 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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