Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4397
ISSN: 2375-4397
Kintampo Health Research Centre, Ghana Health Service, Kintampo North, Ghana
Research Article
Selenium Geo Availability in Stream Sediments in Selected Communities in the Kintampo Area of the Bono East Region of Ghana
Author(s): Latifatu Alhassan Abubakar*, Samuel Kofi Tchum, Kenneth Wiru, Charlotte Tawiah, Kwaku Poku-Asante and Emmanuel Arhin
Selenium is a necessary trace element naturally found in rocks, soil, water and some food crops that contributes to human development. Due to its role in maintaining normal functions of the human body and the health problems associated with its deficiency and toxicity, it is referred to as the ‘double-edged sword element’. A total of 43 stream sediment samples were collected using a Global Positioning System receiver to navigate predetermined locations. Selenium concentration in the samples was assessed using inductively coupled plasma/optical mass spectrometry technique and pH measured with a pH meter. The pollution status of Selenium was determined by calculating the degree of contamination, pollution load and geo-accumulation indices. Stream sediments were underlain by sedimentary rocks with lithologies such as sandstone, mudstone, shale and phyllite. Out of the 43 samp.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-4397.22.10.330