Vertical Elemental Analysis of Soil Plume down the Depth Profile Case of College Road Dumpsite, Kaduna North-Nigeria

Abstract

Environmental samples were analyzed to determine the content and concentrations of various elements using instrumental neutron activation analysis technique. Concentrations of twenty-nine elements were determined in each of the six soil samples that were taken from the top layer down the soil profiles at a distance of 0, 25, 50, 100, 120 and 150cm respectively. The results generally revealed fluctuations in concentration of the elements from the top soil surface to the depth of 150cm. It is recommended that further research beyond the scope of this depth be investigated in other to elucidate the effect of soil texture on metal seepage.