Evaluation of the Content of Trace Metal Elements in the Waters of the Kipushi River and its Surroundings Areas

  • Ilunga Bienvenue Banza
  • Kazadi Oscar Kayembe
  • Kitule Simon Muhune
  • Kitambala Marsi Mbayo
  • Ilunga Jean-Marie Lunda
  • Kimpanga Célestin Muleka
  • Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu
Keywords: Kipushi River, pollution, ETM, water

Abstract

This study assessed the state of pollution of four trace metals (Cd, Pb, As and Co) in the Kipushi River during the dry and rainy seasons. To achieve this, monthly water samples were taken at fifteen sampling stations, selected primarily on the basis of mining and agricultural activities in the vicinity of each station. The results showed that, for cobalt, only two of the fifteen concentrations (13.3%) at the same two sites (13 and 14) in both seasons exceeded the WHO threshold. On the other hand, with regard to As, Cd and Pb, they reported that in the dry season, the last seven sites presented contents higher than the WHO toxicity thresholds for these three metals, i.e., 46.7%. In the rainy season, this observation remained for As and Cd; for Pb, only the last site was concerned, site 15.

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Published
2024-03-18
How to Cite
Banza, I. B., Kayembe, K. O., Muhune, K. S., Mbayo, K. M., Lunda, I. J.-M., Muleka, K. C., & Lumbu, S. J.-B. (2024). Evaluation of the Content of Trace Metal Elements in the Waters of the Kipushi River and its Surroundings Areas. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 4(1), 414-421. Retrieved from https://ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/392
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