Contamination of shallow wells in Nigeria from surface contaminant migration

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Environment International; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120(87)90010-9· OSTI ID:5230255

Ademoroti, C M.A. ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Benin (Nigeria)

Contaminated wells, located in six south/western and western states of Nigeria, were sampled and analyzed for pollution characteristics. Results of analysis indicated migration of contaminants into the wells from places where there was a potential source. There was a significant microbiological population in the wells placed near domestic waste sites. Also, there were excessive levels of trace heavy metals in those placed near metal dumping sites. On the other hand, the contaminants were minimal in wells that were not close to polluting sources. The studies revealed that groundwater contamination occurred primarily by dumping of wastes, wrong placement of waste disposal facilities, and improper construction of wells. The groundwater sources (wells, etc.) are used when pipe-borne water facilities are inadequate.

• OSTI ID: 5230255
• Journal Information: Environment International; (USA), Vol. 13:6; ISSN 0160-4120
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
POLLUTANTS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
WATER WELLS
CONTAMINATION
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FLUORIDES
GROUND DISPOSAL
LEAD
LIQUID WASTES
MANGANESE
NIGERIA
NITRATES
PH VALUE
PHOSPHATES
SOLID WASTES
ZINC
AFRICA
DATA
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ELEMENTS
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
MASS TRANSFER
METALS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NUMERICAL DATA
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
WELLS
540320* - Environment
Aquatic- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (1990-)