African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Trace metal contamination of groundwater and human health risk in Katuba and Kenya municipalities of Lubumbashi city, Southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Bamba Bukengu Muhaya
  • Bamba Bukengu Muhaya
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Lubumbashi, P. O. Box 1825, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Benjamin Busomoke Badarhi
  • Benjamin Busomoke Badarhi
  • Department of Zootechnics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, P. O. Box 1825, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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  •  Received: 16 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 08 February 2022
  •  Published: 31 March 2022

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