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The aim is to evaluate groundwater quality and heavy metal contamination in mining areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, and their health implications.

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Groundwater Quality and Heavy metal contamination in Mining Communities:A comprehensive Health Risk Assessment on Ebonyi State,Nigeria

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The aim is to evaluate groundwater quality and heavy metal contamination in mining areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, and their health implications.
Systematic collection of groundwater samples from boreholes in three mining-affected regions.
Analysis of physicochemical parameters including pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity.
Measurement of heavy metal concentrations: lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, and zinc.
Health risk assessment using United States Environmental Protection Agency models.
Lead concentrations exceeded WHO limits in all sampled boreholes, highest in Abakaliki and Ivo.
Cadmium levels in Abakaliki and Ivo significantly surpassed WHO guidelines.
Most samples classified as unsuitable for drinking based on Water Quality Index calculations.
Elevated non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks identified, particularly for children.

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Assesses groundwater contamination in mining communities, revealing significant health risks for local populations.

Osayande Ayo Desmond (2026) studied this question.

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