Research Paper
Year: 2021 | Month: December | Volume: 8 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 189-193
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20211225
Comparative Analysis of Selected Heavy Metals in Water Leaves Grown on Soil in Dumpsites in Amai Community
Etienajirhevwe, Omonigho Frank; Agbini, Oghenenyoreme Anslem
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Oghara, Nigeria.
Corresponding Author: Etienajirhevwe, Omonigho Frank
ABSTRACT
Four water leaves samples were collected in Otefe-Oghara community (two grown on dumpsite and two from non-dumpsite) and were analysed for the presence of lead, iron and cadmium using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results of analysis showed the presence of lead, iron and cadmium in the water leaves from all the sample sites. Lead, iron and cadmium were found in the range of 14.95-16.11mg/kg, 0.50-0.64mg/kg and 27.18-28.42mg/kg respectively for the dumpsite and 0.11-0.17mg/kg, 0.01-0.01mg/kg and 20.6-23.27mg/kg respectively for the non-dumpsite. Amongst the metals, iron was the highest followed by lead while cadmium was the lowest for both dumpsites and non-dumpsites. The leaves at the dumpsites were observed to be contaminated as results of analysis showed that samples at the dumpsites were higher than those of the non-dumpsites, and also above the FAO/WHO standard for vegetables. This therefore calls for regular monitoring. It was therefore recommended that the traditional way of cutting and consuming water leaves anywhere it is grown should be discouraged as the level of contamination cannot be ascertained.
Keywords: Dumpsite; heavy metals; non-dumpsite; water leaves, .
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