September 10, 2025

Assessment of Heavy Metals in Groundwater From Hand-Dug Wells in the Alluvium, Coastal Plain Sands and Ilaro Formation of Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria

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This analysis reveals heavy metal concentrations in groundwater sources in Ogun State, highlighting serious health implications.

Aluminium levels in groundwater exceeded WHO and NIS standards, indicating potential health risks.
Seasonal analysis showed elevated concentrations of heavy metals, particularly during the dry season.
Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry was used for precise metal analysis in 52 groundwater samples.
Consumption of untreated water containing high heavy metal levels poses significant health threats.

OREBIYI et al. (2025) studied this question.

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