Geoenvironmental Assessment of Metallic Concentration in Soils and Groundwater of Effurun and Environs, Delta State

Abstract

The study on the assessment of heavy metal contamination in soil due to leachate migration and groundwater study contamination study been carried out. The results of the analysis of heavy metal contamination study indicate that Lead, Cadmium, Calcium, Copper and Manganese have a serious impact, thus deteriorating and polluting the soil quality and microorganisms in the area.