Abstract: The Okpare Community River in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State, Nigeria, faces severe threats from oil exploration, bunkering, and illegal refineries, resulting in oil spillages that endanger aquatic life, the environment, and human health. This research evaluates the water quality of the river, focusing on environmental conditions and potential health risks associated with heavy metal contamination. Results from in-situ water analysis reveal pH values between 6.03 and 6.96, indicating suitable conditions for aquatic life but potential ecosystem impacts due to pH fluctuations. Stable thermal conditions (28.9°C to 29.2°C) and low Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) suggest relatively unpolluted......
Key Words: Water Quality, Heavy Metal Contamination, Environmental Health, River Pollution, Okpare Olomu
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