DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL AND GROSS ORGANIC POLLUTANT LEVELS IN LEACHATES FROM APPROVED WASTE

The goal of this study was to determine the amounts of chemical and gross organic pollutants in leachates from a few government-approved dumpsites in the Port Harcourt metropolitan. Using descriptive statistical techniques, leachates from the three dumpsites were examined and compared to seasons, controls, and established criteria. DO, BOD, ORP, salinity, and pH were measured in integrated samples collected throughout both the wet and dry seasons. To explain the trend and variations, 2-way ANOVA, t-test, graphs, and mean variation were used. The findings demonstrate that while there was no significant difference in the temporal dimension (seasonally), there was considerable spatial variance (stations) in most metrics. During the dry season, most chemical and gross organic pollutants had increased concentrations. Despite the fact that some of the indicators were below statutory levels, the study found that these dumpsites continue to be substantial contaminating sources for the surrounding surface and ground water regimes. The state government should ensure the implementation of active remediation techniques and treatment to limit the effects of pollution on the ecosystem in order to rehabilitate these dumpsites from acute contamination.

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