Origin of hydrochemicals and trace metal elements in stream waters of the Passi sub-watershed in the Mungo agricultural basin, South West Cameroon

Authors

  • Dibangue Maurice Bienvenu Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala 24157
  • Nkoue Ndondo Gustave Raoul Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala 24157
  • Gloria Eneke Takem Eyong Centre for hydrological Research, Institute for Geological and Mining Research, Yaoundé
  • Suzanne Ngo Boum Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala 24157
  • Lawrence Tatanah Nanganoa Laboratory of Soil, Plant and Water Analysis, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Ekona, Buea
  • Ebobisse Marie Estelle Ines Laboratory of Soil, Plant and Water Analysis, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Ekona, Buea
  • Komba David Eric Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala 24157
  • Etame Jacques Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, Douala 24157

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/19025

Keywords:

Stream water, Hydrochemicals, Trace metal elements, Passi sub-watershed, Water quality, agro-industrial activities

Abstract

Streams of the Passi sub-watershed, a tributary downstream of the Mungo River, are important sources of water  for agro-industrial activities, irrigation, drinking and other household activities of the surrounding population.  This study was conducted to determine the water quality of the Passi sub-watershed. Seven water samples were  collected from different points including the confluence with the Mungo River and analyzed for  physicochemical parameters, hydrochemicals and trace metal elements. Descriptive statistical analysis (DSA) and  Pearson correlation were performed to show the relationship between samples and access the sources of  chemicals in the watershed. pH was acidic and did not fall within the range of the World Health Organization  (WHO) limits for drinking water. Fe and PO43- in a single site of Mboma were above the WHO permissible  limits of the set quality standards for surface water. Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant positive  correlation between Na, Ca, Mg, K, P and Cl indicating a common geogenic origin. DSA and chemical ratios  revealed a significant difference in water quality of the Mboma stream which exhibited high concentrations of  hydrochemicals and trace metals with respect to the other sampling points, highlighting anthropogenic influence  from leaching of fertilizers and discharge of effluent from processing of palm oil. The results of this study point  out the need for these stream waters to be managed properly for the benefit of the end-users.

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Dibangue Maurice Bienvenu, Nkoue Ndondo Gustave Raoul, Takem Eyong, G. E., Boum, S. N., Nanganoa, L. T., Ebobisse Marie Estelle Ines, … Etame Jacques. (2024). Origin of hydrochemicals and trace metal elements in stream waters of the Passi sub-watershed in the Mungo agricultural basin, South West Cameroon. EQA - International Journal of Environmental Quality, 62, 35–44. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/19025

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