Pollution and health risks assessment of nitrate and phosphate concentrations in water bodies in South Eastern, Nigeria
Pollution and health risks assessment of nitrate and phosphate concentrations in water bodies in South Eastern, Nigeria
The nutrient pollution index showed moderate to very high pollution while the waterbodies will pose very high non-carcinogenic health risks to users via the oral pathway. Overall, the waterbodies are at risk of eutrophication and efforts should be put in place to reduce anthropogenic activities around the area and thus input of nutrients in these water bodies.