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Effects of Oil Pollution on the Soil of Umuokpara in Abia State

Ekwenye , U.N*, Aneke, N. C

The effects of oil pollution on the soil of Umuokpara in Abia state was investigated. Soil samples were taken from three sites; from the mining spot, 100 meters away from the spot and 200 meters away from the spot. Soil samples collected were subjected to Laboratory analysis. The soil texture varied from loamy sand to sandy loam on the surface to sandy loamy in the sub-surface horizons. The soil f...

Jun, 2008 pp. 1746 – 1753