NDLI: Hydrochemical assessment of pond and stream water near abandoned barite mine sites in parts of Oban massif and Mamfe Embayment, Southeastern Nigeria

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Author	Adamu, Christopher Iorfa Nganje, Therese Edet, Aniekan
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	Hydrochemical studies were carried out in parts of Oban Massif and Mamfe Embayment, Southeastern Nigeria to examine the contributions of barite mining activities on water quality. Pond and stream water samples were collected from six abandoned barite mines and adjoining streams areas during dry and wet seasons. These samples were analysed for physicochemical parameters using standard techniques. The results showed that the quality of water samples in the vicinity of barite mine sites was characterized by low pH, low mineralization, high suspended solids and deep colour. Sodium (Na$^{+}$) and calcium (Ca$^{2+}$) are the dominant cations and bicarbonate (HCO$_{3}$ $^{−}$) and sulphate (SO$_{4}$ $^{2−}$) the dominant anions. The low concentration of dissolved silica, relatively high concentrations of Na$^{+}$, HCO$_{3}$ $^{−}$ and SO$_{4}$ $^{2−}$ suggest a combined influence of silicate, carbonate and weathering of mine spoils. The total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, electrical conductivity and major ions (except Na$^{+}$ and K$^{+}$) are higher for water draining barite mines from Cretaceous sediments, while Na$^{+}$, K$^{+}$, Ba$^{2+}$ are higher in basement rock areas. Correlation and factor analyses suggest that the main components of the water samples are related to anthropogenic, geogenic, mineralization and environmental controls, while Gibbs diagram plots indicate weathering as the main process controlling the chemistry of water. Computed values of hardness and some irrigational parameters showed that the pond and stream water samples are generally soft and can be used for irrigation. Generally, the water quality satisfied the WHO (2008) and NIS (2007) standards for domestic, agriculture and industrial. However, there is the need to assess the impact of the pollution on the ecosystem and human health while remediation measures are being considered.
Starting Page	3793
Ending Page	3811
Page Count	19
File Format	PDF
ISSN	18666280
Journal	Environmental Earth Sciences
Volume Number	71
Issue Number	9
e-ISSN	18666299
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher Date	2013-09-27
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Hydrochemistry Assessment Barite Mines Surface water Nigeria Geology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Global and Planetary Change Earth-Surface Processes Soil Science Environmental Chemistry Pollution Geology Water Science and Technology

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