Environmental Impact of Elemental Concentration and Distribution in Waters, Soils and Plants Along the Lokoja-Abuja Pipeline Routes of Bida Basin, Northwestern Nigeria

Abstract

This paper presents environmental study carried out to evaluate the impacts of elements' concentrations in water, soil, plants and the level of environmental damage. This is to establish the rate of pollution and degree of enrichment to enhance delineation of highly polluted areas along the pipeline routes. It was achieved by determining their spatial distribution, concentration and/or occurrences as well as the possible sources of enrichment.