Author(s):

Polmi V Stephen, Eno O Ekanem, AM Shibdawa and Alheri Stephen

Abstract: Analysis of heavy metals content of air in heavy vehicular areas of Bauchi metropolis namely Awalah, Muda Lawal, Gidan Mai, Wunti, ATBU, and Central Market were carried out for some heavy metals (Cu, Cd and Pb) using complexometric titration with EDTA. Results of the analysis showed that the six sites have the following range of mean concentration: Cu 0.12-1.81mg/l, Cd 0.04-1.12mg/l and Pb 0.01- 1.47mg/l. The heavy vehicular areas are significantly different from those obtained from the control site. The contamination intensity of lead were Strong very strong at Awalah, Muda Lawal, Gidan Mai, Wunti and Central Market; Cadmium and Copper were moderate strong at Muda Lawal and Central Market using geoaccumulation classification. These suggested that heavy vehicular areas contributes to heavy metals contamination of the environment.

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