January 2025

Effect of artisanal mining on water quality: An assessment of water sources in local communities in Anka, Northwest Nigeria

The presence of heavy metals in water sources within Anka, Northwest Nigeria, poses a growing health concern. This study assesses the extent of contamination levels, sources, and ecotoxicological risks associated with heavy metals in drinking water from the mining environment. Water samples were obtained from streams, the Anka River, grazing ponds, and pipe-borne water. The study analyzed heavy metals, including cadmium...

Author(s): Mbet Amos Akpanowo, Nsikak Benson Godwin Bassey Ekong, Ibrahim Umaru, Shekwonyadu Iyakwari and Samson Dauda Yusuf