Geological And Hydrogeological Characterization Of A Hydrocarbon Impacted Site In The Niger Delta

Nwankwoala, H.o () and Oborie, E
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Nwankwoala, H.o: Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Oborie, E: Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Pakistan Journal of Geology (PJG), 2018, vol. 2, issue 1, 12-17

Abstract: This study was conducted in K-Dere, Rivers State, Nigeria to determine the impact of oil spill contamination on soil and groundwater resources in the area. A total of twelve (12) wells were drilled at random to a depth of 10 m using an auger. The method of soil and groundwater analysis involved visual examination and laboratory analysis. Characterization of soils in the area revealed a predominance of fine and medium grained sand underlain by alternating layers of fine, silt and clayey formations. Soil samples from BH-04, BH-05, BH-06, BH-07, BH-07 and BH-11 have a weak to strong hydrocarbon smell and shows light to heavy sheen. Groundwater in all drilled holes was turbid and encountered at depths from 4.27 to 6.37m. BH-06 has a very strong smell and heavy sheen. Free phase hydrocarbon was also found in BH-06. The chemical concentration of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH), Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene) were determined from the groundwater samples. TPH ranged from

Keywords: Hydrocarbon; soil; groundwater; contamination; geology; hydrogeology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.26480/pjg.01.2018.12.17

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