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• TITLE: Physicochemical Properties and Health Risks of Informal E-Waste Processing at Alaba International Market in Lagos, Nigeria

  AUTHORS: Adedoyin Olubunmi Bankole, Akinyemi Olufemi Ogunkeyede, Judith Ngoli Odionye, Benjamin Giwa, Oliver Chinonso Mbaoma, Bamidele Honesty Akpeji, Ekaette Akpan Fadairo, Efe Jeffery Isukuru

  KEYWORDS: Groundwater-Quality, Health Risks, Informal E-Waste Processing, Alaba International Market, Nigeria

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, Vol.11 No.9, September 22, 2023

  ABSTRACT: This study investigated the groundwater quality and health risks associated with informal e-waste processing in the Alaba International Market in Lagos, Nigeria. Twenty-two groundwater samples were collected from hand-dug wells in the market area and analyzed for physicochemical properties and heavy metal concentrations. The results showed that the groundwater quality was poor, with high levels of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, and chromium. The health index (HI) for children and adults was above the tolerable threshold levels, indicating a potential health risk to the population. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to identify the sources of metals in groundwater, and the results showed that informal e-waste processing was a significant source of contamination. The study highlights the need for effective management strategies to mitigate the potential health risks associated with informal e-waste processing and ensure public health and environmental safety.