Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Level and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in old landfill in Bayelsa state, Nigeria

Uzoekwe Anayo Stephen
  • Uzoekwe Anayo Stephen
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Richard Glory
  • Richard Glory
  • Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 February 2020
  •  Accepted: 17 April 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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