Introduction: Informal management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) can lead to the release of heavy metals into surrounding soils, posing environmental concerns. Aims: This study aims to assess heavy metal contamination in soils at informal WEEE management site...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45395
Introduction: Groundwater represents the main source of drinking water. However, this natural resource is sometimes exposed to anthropogenic pollution which can affect the wellbeing and human health. Aims: This study aims to assess the metal contamination of wells located near Wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i125169
Introduction: Population growth is accompanied by a significant increase in waste production of all kinds, including that from latrines, which raises serious health and environmental issues. Furthermore, in today’s energy-intensive lifestyle, the exploration and utilisation of ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115119
Safe drinking water remains a major public health challenge in many developing settings. This study assessed the microbiological quality of well and borehole water intended for consumption in the municipality of Parakou, Benin. A total of 189 samples, comprising 135 well-water sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85579
Introduction: The increase in waterborne diseases in certain remote areas of Benin led the study to conduct surveys on the different waters used by these inhabitants. Aims: This study is conducted to assess the probable risks related to the physicochemical and bacteriological qua...
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