EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT OF OLAIJA COAL MINE SURROUNDING WATER BODIES, BENUE STATE
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Ifelola Eyitayo Oluwaseyi
Federal University of Technology, Akure
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- coal mine water,, activated carbon, treatment, environmental pollution, water quality
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Coal mining is synonymous with water contamination and pollution. The efficient treatment of this water is crucial for environmental safety and sustenance. This study evaluates the effectiveness of activated carbon, derived from wood chippings, in the treatment of coal-contaminated water body in Olaija coal mine. The preparation involved heating sawdust to produce charcoal, followed by acid treatment and thorough cleaning. The treatment process showed significant efficiencies across various parameters: 6.40% for pH adjustment, 71.05% for conductivity, and 97.47% for turbidity removal. Substantial improvements were observed in reductions of bicarbonate (85.56%), cadmium (78.13%), nickel (76.72%), potassium (70.78%), and total dissolved solids (69.92%). Sulphate treatment efficiency was observed at 39.54%, indicating moderate success in removing sulphate ions from coal water samples. Conversely, dissolved oxygen (DO) showed a decrease of 3.55%, suggesting potential oxygen consumption or interference during the treatment. These results highlighted suggest that the activated carbon's varied effectiveness in removing different contaminants from coal water samples, underscoring its potential utility in comprehensive water treatment applications. The study shows that treatment can be tailored towards specific water quality parameters to optimize outcomes, particularly in environments affected by coal contamination.
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