Journal of Chromatography & Separation Techniques
Open Access
ISSN: 2157-7064
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2157-7064
+44 1300 500008
Dr, Department of Chemistry, Ekiti State University, PMB 5363 Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Research Article
Distribution and Source of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediments from Egbe Dam in Southwestern Nigeria
Author(s): Ibigbami OA*, Asaolu SS, Popoola OK, Adefemi SO, Abodunde TS, Idowu K and Olatoye RO
Egbe dam is capable of supplying potable water to the whole Ekiti State. The need for water quality is not just to protect the public health but also to support the economy and maintain a rich ecosystem. The aim of this study was to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface water and sediments of Egbe dam and also to investigate their sources using profiles and ratios. A gas chromatography (GC) coupled with flame ionization detector (FID) was used for PAHs identification and quantification after careful extraction and clean-up. The results showed the presence of the studied PAHs except naphthalene with mean concentration range of 0.009 mg/L (fluorene)-1.08 mg/L (benzo(a)pyrene) and 0.071 mg/Kg (phenanthrene)-1.37 mg/Kg (benzo(a)anthracene) in water and sediments respectively. The coefficient of variation revealed high spatial variation in the PAHs distribu.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2157-7064.20.11.424