Soils around the vicinity of two Abattoirs located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State were collected and analyzed for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metals using standard methods. Rukpokwu abattoir is noted for roasting/processing cowhide for meat exclusively with expired automobile tyres as fuel source while firewood is exclusively being used at Rumuokoro abattoir. Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the sample were determined using Gas chromatographic method, while the heavy metals were determined using spectrophotometer. Roasting activities were carried out in Rupokwu abattoir by flaring expired tyres while firewood is used in Rumuokoro abattoir for same. Results of the individual PAHs in abattoir soils indicated the absence of low molecular weight members such Acenaphthene and Acenaphthylene however Naphthalene was recorded. Rukpokwu recorded higher value of 4.78µg/kg for Anthracene while the least value of 0.36 µg/kg was observed in the control. Benzo(a)anthracene and Phenanthrene were only recorded in Rukpokwu. Chrysene and Fluoranthene were obtained from Rupokwu and the control. Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(g,h,i)perylene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Dibenz(a,h)anthracene, Indeno(1,2,3cd)pyrene, Fluorene, Naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene and Pyrene recorded higher values of 10.75, 19.21, 14.49, 156.99, 39.55, 30.03, 39.3, 26.25 and 290.17µg/kg in Rukpokwu. The total concentration of PAHs was more in Rukpokwu than Rumuokoro soil with significant difference (P<0.05). Rukpokwu soil recorded the higher values of (36.74, 10.2, 10.98, 13.53, 744.6) mg/kg for Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni and Fe, respectively. This is not unconnected with the cowhide charring carried out with tyre fire in this abattoir. It was generally observed that PAHs concentrations in all the soils were below the EU permissible limits of 1000µg/kg in soils. However, continual monitoring of slaughterhouse operations that can result in the disperse and deposit of PAHs and heavy metals into the air and soil is required to reduce the potential threats to human health and safety.
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abstract = {Soils around the vicinity of two Abattoirs located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State were collected and analyzed for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metals using standard methods. Rukpokwu abattoir is noted for roasting/processing cowhide for meat exclusively with expired automobile tyres as fuel source while firewood is exclusively being used at Rumuokoro abattoir. Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the sample were determined using Gas chromatographic method, while the heavy metals were determined using spectrophotometer. Roasting activities were carried out in Rupokwu abattoir by flaring expired tyres while firewood is used in Rumuokoro abattoir for same. Results of the individual PAHs in abattoir soils indicated the absence of low molecular weight members such Acenaphthene and Acenaphthylene however Naphthalene was recorded. Rukpokwu recorded higher value of 4.78µg/kg for Anthracene while the least value of 0.36 µg/kg was observed in the control. Benzo(a)anthracene and Phenanthrene were only recorded in Rukpokwu. Chrysene and Fluoranthene were obtained from Rupokwu and the control. Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(g,h,i)perylene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Dibenz(a,h)anthracene, Indeno(1,2,3cd)pyrene, Fluorene, Naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene and Pyrene recorded higher values of 10.75, 19.21, 14.49, 156.99, 39.55, 30.03, 39.3, 26.25 and 290.17µg/kg in Rukpokwu. The total concentration of PAHs was more in Rukpokwu than Rumuokoro soil with significant difference (P<0.05). Rukpokwu soil recorded the higher values of (36.74, 10.2, 10.98, 13.53, 744.6) mg/kg for Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni and Fe, respectively. This is not unconnected with the cowhide charring carried out with tyre fire in this abattoir. It was generally observed that PAHs concentrations in all the soils were below the EU permissible limits of 1000µg/kg in soils. However, continual monitoring of slaughterhouse operations that can result in the disperse and deposit of PAHs and heavy metals into the air and soil is required to reduce the potential threats to human health and safety.},
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