This study investigated groundwater contamination in a suburban area of George Compound located on the outskirts of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. The aim was to assess heavy metal contamination of groundwater and the local people’s awareness about the contamination in the study area. The...
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This study investigated groundwater contamination in a suburban area of George Compound located on the outskirts of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. The aim was to assess heavy metal contamination of groundwater and the local people’s awareness about the contamination in the study area. The...
Download PDF ↓One of the factors impeding access to safe water is water pollution. Of particular concern is heavy metal contamination of water bodies. This study was aimed at determining the levels of heavy metals in drinking water sources of Chingola District of Zambia and their potential human health risks...
Download PDF ↓4. Mining induced heavy metal soil and crop contamination in Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt of Zambia
Mining is considered to be the world’s most valued anthropogenic activity. For instance, in Zambia, mining is one of the most important economic sectors and contributes significantly to its Gross Domestic Product.On the other hand, it is recognised as being responsible for heavy metal soil and...
5. Mining induced heavy metal soil and crop contamination in Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt of Zambia
Mining is considered to be the world’s most valued anthropogenic activity. For instance, in Zambia, mining is one of the most important economic sectors and contributes significantly to its Gross Domestic Product.On the other hand, it is recognised as being responsible for heavy metal soil and...