INVESTIGATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HEAVY METALS EMISSIONS FROM AUTO-MECHANIC WORKSHOPS IN POTISKUM-NIGERIA
2025 Volume 16
Mohammed, S.,,Shuaibum78@gmail.com,Department of Physics Gombe State University Nigeria
Bajoga, A. D.,,Department of Physics Federal College of Education (T) Potiskum Yobe State
Dahiru, M. A.,,Department of Physics Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria
Abstract:
This research paper investigated the elemental concentrations on environmental implications of heavy metals’ emission in soil from automotive workshops in Potiskum metropolis, Yobe State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from 10 workshops with 1 control site, were analysed at central laboratory, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina State, Nigeria, using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF). Statistical analysis revealed excessive mean elemental concentrations, with Aluminium (Al) and Iron (Fe) level being extremely high in all the sample locations. The findings highlight the need for effective majors to mitigate heavy metal pollution in soil within automotive workshops. This study provides baseline data on heavy metals contamination levels in Potiskum automotive workshops environment.
Keyward(s): Heavy Metals, Pollution, Auto mechanic workshop Potiskum, Soil
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