Physicochemical Characteristics and Levels of some Heavy Metals in Selected Waterholes in Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State, Nigeria

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This analysis reveals elevated heavy metal levels in waterholes, indicating potential health risks for communities nearby.

Heavy metal levels in waterholes exceeded permissible limits, posing health risks to living organisms and ecosystems.
Mean concentrations of cadmium, lead, and iron were above acceptable thresholds set by health organizations.
The study utilized an Agilent 240FS Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for accurate measurement of metal concentrations.
The findings highlight the need for conservation efforts and community education regarding water safety.

Alaye et al. (2025) studied this question.

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