International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Hydrogeochemical investigation and characterization of shallow groundwater within Ankpa Town, North Central Nigeria

Akpah F. A.
  • Akpah F. A.
  • Department of Earth Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria
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Onwuka S. O.
  • Onwuka S. O.
  • Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Oha I. A.
  • Oha I. A.
  • Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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  •  Accepted: 08 March 2017
  •  Published: 16 March 2017

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