Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soil Samples from the Jakara River Catchment in Kano State, Nigeria
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Heavy metals,, Irrigation,, Jakara,, Soil,Abstract
Heavy metals contained in irrigation soils in the Jakara River catchment complex were analysed. Samples were collected from four different sites in the basin. Standard methods were employed to analyse the heavy metal content of the soils. Zinc, copper, nickel, lead and cadmium were specifically analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The mean concentration of the heavy metals were taken and the results were compared with permitted heavy metals concentration in soil recommended by European Commission as soil quality standard. The results showed that, the soil contained significant concentrations of copper, zinc, nickel and lead, but only zinc and nickel were above the threshold level permitted, while cadmium was detected in traces. The implications of the findings on irrigation farming and human health were discussed and possible mitigating measures were recommended.
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