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

Evaluation of the physicochemical and heavy metal content of ground water sources in Bantaji and Rafin-Kada settlements of Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

Odiba John Oko
  • Odiba John Oko
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Federal University Wukari, P. M. B. 1020, Nigeria.
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Matthew Olaleke Aremu
  • Matthew Olaleke Aremu
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Federal University Wukari, P. M. B. 1020, Nigeria.
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Chrysanthus Andrew
  • Chrysanthus Andrew
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Federal University Wukari, P. M. B. 1020, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 July 2017
  •  Accepted: 01 September 2017
  •  Published: 31 October 2017

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