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Heavy Metals in Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Persiformes: Cichlidae), Ictalurus punctanus (Rafinesque, 1818) (Suliriformes: Ictaluridae) and Bottom Sediments from Lagos Lagoon Proximal to Egbin Power Plant, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos Nigeria
R.A. Olowu, C.T. Onwordi, A.A. Denloye, M.O Osundiya, N.O. Adebayo, M.S. Owolabi, O.O. Tovide, B.A. Moronkola, O.A. Omoyeni and O.R. Ajuwon
Corresponding Author: Olowu Rasaq Adewale
Submitted: 2011 October, 26
Accepted: 2011 November, 25
Published: 2012 March, 01 |
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This study presents the level of the heavy metal concentration in sediment and two fish species from
the Ijede end of the Lagos lagoon in order to ascertain the pollution level of the lagoon .The pollution status
of sediment and two fish species namely the Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Persiformes:
Cichlidae) and Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctanus (Rafinesque, 1818) (Suliriformes: Ictaluridae) in the Ijede
end of Lagos lagoon were investigated. Samples of the test fish species and bottom sediments of the Lagoon
were analyzed quantitatively for the presence of the cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), lead (Pb), iron (Fe) and zinc
(Zn) using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results showed that the sediment contained a higher
concentration of the metals than the fish samples with Fe recording the highest value of 33.32 :g/g against
18.34 and19.55 :g/g in the two fish species sampled. The study on the two fish samples revealed a higher
concentration of lead (2.88 :g/g) in the Tilapia compared to the Catfish species indicating the pollution trend
of the two fish species investigated in the lagoon. The concentration of Cd, Fe and Zn in the fish species
sampled was within limits permitted by the National Food, Drug adminstration and Control (NAFDAC) and
the United State Food and Drug Agency (USFDA). However, the concentrations of lead (Pb) in the fish species
was above the recommended standard which indicate that the fish species studied in the area are unsafe for
consumption.
Key words: Anthropogenic source, effluents discharges, heavy metal, Ictalunus punctanus, Oreochomis niloticus, power generation, toxic substances
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R.A. Olowu, C.T. Onwordi, A.A. Denloye, M.O Osundiya, N.O. Adebayo, M.S. Owolabi, O.O. Tovide, B.A. Moronkola, O.A. Omoyeni and O.R. Ajuwon, . Heavy Metals in Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Persiformes: Cichlidae), Ictalurus punctanus (Rafinesque, 1818) (Suliriformes: Ictaluridae) and Bottom Sediments from Lagos Lagoon Proximal to Egbin Power Plant, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos Nigeria. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (03): 237-243.
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