Ecological and human health risk associated with potentially toxic metals in water from Ijero mining area, Southwest Nigeria

Laniyan, Temitope Ayodeji; Adewumi, Adeniyi JohnPaul

doi:10.1080/03067319.2021.1931159

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“…Water and sediments are major sources of heavy metal exposure. Laniyan and Adewumi (2023) assessed the ecological and human health risks associated with potentially toxic metals in water, identifying oral ingestion and dermal contact as the major exposure pathways. Similarly, Jolaosho et al (2023) highlighted that heavy metals in water and sediments can be ingested, come into contact with the skin, or be inhaled.…”

Section: Public Health Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the same manner, assessed the concentrations of heavy metals in hand-dug wells, finding that the concentrations were generally low and fell within regulatory standards, indicating a low noncarcinogenic health risk. Laniyan and Adewumi (2023) investigated the ecological and human health risks associated with potentially toxic metals in water from the Ijero mining area in Nigeria. The study revealed that the waters from this area were moderately to extremely polluted by heavy metals, posing significant health risks to the local population.…”

Section: Health Risks Associated With Specific Heavy Metalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Addressing Heavy Metal Pollution in Nigeria: Evaluating Policies, Assessing Impacts, and Enhancing Remediation Strategies

Ogbeide,

Henry

2024

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Heavy metal pollution is a significant environmental concern in Nigeria, posing risks to ecological integrity and public health. This study aims to evaluate the existing policies and regulations addressing heavy metal pollution, assess their effectiveness, and propose recommendations for improvement. The analysis reveals that while Nigeria has established a robust legislative framework, challenges in implementation, enforcement, and funding persist. The impact of reducing heavy metal pollution is influenced by resource constraints, limited capacity, and the need for stronger collaboration between regulatory bodies and industries. Community involvement and education play a crucial role in managing heavy metal pollution, emphasizing the importance of awareness, sustainable practices, and local engagement. Remediation strategies, such as bioremediation and phytoremediation, offer potential solutions. However, gaps in knowledge and research exist, calling for long-term monitoring, ecological impact assessments, and comprehensive health risk assessments. To enhance the effectiveness of current policies, periodic reviews, increased funding, and community-based monitoring programs are recommended. By addressing these gaps and implementing the proposed recommendations, Nigeria can make significant strides towards mitigating heavy metal pollution and achieving environmental sustainability.

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Section: Public Health Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Health Risks Associated With Specific Heavy Metalsmentioning

confidence: 99%