Seasonal Distribution of Nitrate and Nitrite Levels in Eleme Abattoir Environment, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study deals with the seasonal distribution of nitrate (NO3) and nitrite (NO2) levels in Eleme Abattoir environment. Samples of soil, surface water and groundwater were collected from areas unaffected and those affected by abattoir activities. For the soils from the affected area and control points respectively, nitrate levels were 2.42 mg/l and 1.30 mg/l in wet season and 12.0 mg/l and 6.40 mg/l in dry season. The corresponding values for nitrates were