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The study aims to evaluate heavy metal pollution in the River Niger using a life cycle approach.

July 12, 2026Acta Aquatica TurcicaOpen Access

Environmental Impact Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in River Niger: A Life Cycle Approach

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Randomized trial assesses heavy metal pollution in River Niger, highlighting urgent environmental health concerns.

The study aims to evaluate heavy metal pollution in the River Niger using a life cycle approach.
Analyzed water, sediment, and fish samples for physicochemical parameters and heavy metals.
Measured lead, copper, mercury, and zinc concentrations across various sample types.
Calculated bioconcentration factors and assessed human toxicity and ecotoxicity potential.
Heavy metal concentrations in water ranged from 0.000 to 2.630 mg/L, with significant bioaccumulation in fish and sediment.
Human Toxicity Index varied between 332.699 and 683.04, indicating potential health risks.
Ecotoxicity Potential scored between 318.424 and 649.586, highlighting severe environmental concerns.

Ujah et al. (2026) studied this question.

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