http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/141 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:15:47 GMT 2026-06-17T03:15:47Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30795 Title: Investigating Groundwater Contamination Using Vertical Electrical Sounding and Physio-Chemical Analysis around Angwan Jukpa Municipal Solid Waste, Minna, North-central, Nigeria Authors: Rafiu, Adewuyi Abdulwaheed; Mallam, Abu Abstract: The work investigated groundwater contamination in the study area using Vertical Electrical Sound technique and Physio-chemical analysis of soil and water samples within the vicinity of the Site. ABEM Terrameter SAS 4000 was used to carry out the geophysical survey. The VES data were plotted as pseudo and resistivity-sections so as to reveal the spatial distribution of the contaminant plumes. The interpreted VES data observed in the dump showed contamination plume as low zone with resistivityvalues between 1-20.5Ωm from the surface extending to a shallow aquifer of 5.8m, while the VES observed at the area free of waste dump showed a resistivity values of 174-178.5Ωm from the surface to the aquifer which is free from being polluted. The Physio- chemical analysis of soiland groundwater showed elevation in some of the parameters. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30795 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30794 Title: The Impact of a Waste Disposal Site on Soil and Groundwater in Dusten-Kura Gwari, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Rafiu, Adewuyi Abdulwaheed; Mallam, Abu Abstract: This work studies the impact of waste disposal site on soil and groundwater from a refuse dump site in Dusten Kura Gwari, Minna, Niger state, northcentral Nigeria using vertical electrical sounding and results of soil and water analysis in the vicinity of the dump. Twenty Vertical Electrical Sounding were carried out along two profile inside the dump comprise of sixteen VESand another fouroutside the dump to serve as control.The resistivity values for all VES in the dump have low resistivity (25.6Ωm - 85.1Ωm), while that of control sit range between (190.9Ωm – 233.6Ωm).The result of well water and soil within the study area showed elevation in some of the parameters analysed which make the water unsafe for drinking. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30794 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/29543 Title: Utilizing Microbial Fuel Cells For Simultaneous Treatment Of Solid Waste Water And Energy Generation Authors: Aliyu, Shakirat, Bukola Abstract: The proposed biocatalyst utilized in the microbial fuel cell (MFC) experiment demonstrated exoelectrogenic activity, with species such as Mycobacterium and Shewanella (Pseudomonas) sourced from sewer wastewater. Chemical parameters from the initial experimental trial did not comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits. The total suspended solids (TSS) in the second MFC trial were the only parameter to meet the EPA threshold of 50 ppm, with influent and effluent concentrations of 96 ppm and 23.1 ppm, respectively. Consequently, supplementary treatment methods are required to achieve EPA discharge standards. The second trial indicated that the MFC setup effectively reduced metal concentrations, including Cr, Mn, Pb, and Zn, to levels that satisfy EPA surface water effluent discharge criteria. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/29543 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/29340 Title: Groundwater investigation within the basement complex, North Central Nigeria, using magnetic and resistivity method Authors: ADETONA, Adebayo Abbaas Abstract: The research focuses on using an integrated approach to locate viable locations for sitting boreholes within the Bosso local government area of Niger State. An area within the basement complex in North Central Nigeria is enclosed by longitudes 6.25′ to 6.31′ and latitudes 9.35′ to 9.45′, with a total area of 16 by 8 km2 . This work is central to employing both magnetic and electrical methods of exploration. The derivatives of residual magnetic intensity data for the area were employed to locate regions within the area that are fractured or faulted and could give access to the required underground water. This was followed by conducting Vertical Electrical Sounding (Schlumberger array) within two selected sites within the faulted area and one site outside the faulted area to serve as a control. First vertical derivative displayed lineaments labelled (A), (B), (C), (D), (F), and (G), which are mostly in the Northeast–Southwest (NE-SW) direction. Three sites were chosen for Vertical Electrical investigation for groundwater; sites A (on latitudes 9° 40′ 37.11″ to 9° 41′ 37.1″ N and longitudes 6° 29′ 52.64″ to 6° 30′ 51.56″ E) and B (latitudes 09° 40′ 37.17″ to 09° 41′ 37.15″ N and longitudes 06° 29′ 51.66″ to 06° 30′ 51.55″ E) are within the fractured zones and site C is outside the fractured zone which serves as a control. Thirty-six (36) VES points were sampled on each of the three sites measuring 500 by 500 m2 . Result of Vertical Electrical Sounding carried out indicated three geologic layers comprised of topsoil, intermediate clay formation, and weathered/fractured or fresh basement. The depth of the basement at VES points within sites A and B varies from 25 to 48 m; these are within the faulted zone, while depth of overburden in site C used for control varies from 6 to 18 m. Hence, VES points located within sites A (1) and B (2) are viable for groundwater exploration; points A2, A5, B4, B5, C2, C4, D4, D5, E1, E3, and F4 are high conductivity zone which are prolifc for groundwater potential. The depth range for aquifer potential zones is between 22.7 and 50.4 m. Result from site C equally shows two layers, more than 90% of the VES which are not viable for groundwater potential. This work thus recommends sitting of borehole within VES points on site A or B for good yield and authenticates the viability of integrated algorithms for groundwater exploration in the basement complex region. 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