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The study analyzed water samples from three boreholes located near a landfill in Akure, Nigeria, and soil samples collected at various distances from the landfill. Most water parameters indicated pollution, though below WHO limits for consumption. pH ranged from 5.7 to 6.8 indicating toxic pollution. Concentrations of iron, nitrate, nitrite, calcium, zinc and lead exceeded normal levels. Soil properties like water holding capacity and organic matter decreased with proximity to the landfill, showing the soil

Author
Igbani Victory
Language
EN