Pollution in Nigerian auto-mechanic villages: A review
Date
2018
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U. P.
Abstract
The increasing number of malfunctioning automobiles with subsequent increase in emission levels and waste handling is an environmental concern in Nigeria. The spills from lubricants, gasoline, diesel and byproducts of used and spent engine oil constitute the major pollutants in auto mechanic villages in Nigeria. Its environmental pollution has been predominant through soil and groundwater contamination and also poses a major anthropogenic threat. The studied heavy metals on contaminated soil showed that studies had focused on common metals of Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn in the east and west regions, while trace metals were studied in the south and radioactive elements in the north. Statistical evaluation showed high occurrences of Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn in the four geo-political zones of Nigeria. The detrimental effects of auto-mechanic village activities were on humans and also disrupted growth and flowering of arable plants. The remediation application showed that soil type and contaminant characteristics play a major role in determining the type of remediation procedure to be applied. Hence, Nigeria should provide standard repairs and services to automobiles in-line with emerging technology and best environmental practices.
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A research article with figures and tables
Keywords
Auto-mechanic, contamination, automobiles, heavy metals, Department of Chemistry, pollution
Citation
Nkwoada, A. U., Alisa C. O. & Amakom, C. M. (2018). Pollution in Nigerian auto-mechanic villages: A review. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 12(7), 43 - 54