LONG TERM ASSESSMENT

AND CHARACTERISATION
OF HYDROCARBON
CONTAMINATED SITE IN
BARUWA, LAGOS STATE.
UDUEBOR MICHEAL A.
CV E / 0 6 /7 9 8 8

S U P E R V I S O R : P R O F.
S. A. OL A

F E B R U A RY , 2 0 1 5
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INTRODUCTION
HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATION

INTRODUCTION
Since the inception of the discovery of
crude oil and its derivatives, hydrocarbon
contamination originating from the
activities of man have entered the
subsurface environment through spillage,
land application and waste disposal
practices, either on purpose or by
accident.
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INTRODUCTION
The presence and transport of these
contaminants constitute a potential
threat to human health and ecosystems
hence, protection of public health and
ecosystems rely on the ability to predict
the
transport
and
distribution
of
contaminants
in
the
vadose
and
saturated zones (van de Weerd, 2000).
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AIM AND
OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH FOCUS

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the study is to characterize the
Light Non Aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPL)
contamination through the use of existing
geohydrological field techniques within the
area with a view to accessing the current
level of contamination within the area in
comparison with previous ground data
obtained from the study site in 2006 and
determine the degree of remediation by
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The specific objectives include:
Hydrological characterization of the site
and free hydrocarbon product levels
characterization of selected wells within
the area.
Determination
and
correlation
of
stratigraphy for the study site using field
geotechnical investigation with a view to
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES

Determination of the current pathway of
contaminant
migration
within
the
subsurface of the study area.
Determine natural attenuation levels of
hydrocarbon within the area, using
previous data obtained

JUSTIFICATION
WHY THIS RESEARCH?

JUSTIFICATION
Adequate and continuous monitoring of
hydrocarbon contaminated sites proves
to be the essential key to understanding
the behavior of the contaminant once
within the subsurface. Any remediation
efforts to be carried out within the area
would rest heavily on the results gotten
from monitoring.
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JUSTIFICATION
The need for a detailed characterisation on
LNAPL contaminated sites, with the objective
of providing valuable information prior to
remediation exercises and improvement of
knowledge is the core motivation for this study.

The study would serve as a knowledge base for

remediative action within the area and also
provide scientific data for the site.
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SCOPE OF THIS
STUDY
THE EXTENT OF THIS RESEARCH

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SCOPE OF THIS STUDY

The scope of this study would involve the
assessment of the current levels of
contamination within the area and
comparison of data gotten with that of
previous assessments carried out by
Adekunte (2007) and Balogun (2008). It
would cover locations previously utilized
by both and also include newer locations
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LOCATION OF THE
STUDY AREA
LOCATION OF THE RESEARCH

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LOCATION OF THE STUDY AREA

The Baruwa area is located in Ipaja,
between the popular Iyana-Ipaja Bus-stop
and the Ikotun Area of Alimosho Local
Government Council of Lagos State,
South West Nigeria. It is about 2.5km
from Iyana-Ipaja Bus Terminal and is
bounded by Gowon Estate and Abesan
Estate to the right and left respectively
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Map of Lagos, outset showing the location of Baruwa.

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EXPECTED
CONTRIBUTION TO
KNOWLEDGE
ADDITION TO KNOWLEDGE

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EXPECTED CONTRIBUTION TO
KNOWLEDGE
This study is expected to:
broaden the knowledge base as regards
site characterization and monitoring
within the study location this is essential
for any meaningful assessment leading to
remediative action within the area.
provide sufficient data for analyzing the
contamination plume, migration and
subsoil mass affected.
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EXPECTED CONTRIBUTION TO
KNOWLEDGE
validate in-situ natural attenuation within
the area as hypothesized by Ojuri (2009).

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MATERIALS AND
METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH PROCESS

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MATERIALS
The study would employ collection of
field data from the contaminated site in
Baruwa, Lagos employing equipment and
methods to sufficiently characterize the
hydrocarbon contamination within the
area.
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MATERIALS
Global Positioning System
(GPS)
A GPS device, etrex
Garmin II plus would be used
to determine the position of
observed wells within the
area globally. This data is
necessary for proper location
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MATERIALS
Oil/Water Interface Meter
The Oil/Water Interface meter
would be employed to the
measure thickness of free
hydrocarbon on groundwater in
water supply wells. The Solinst
Oil/Water Interface Meter gives
clear
and
accurate

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MATERIALS
Portable Hydrocarbon
Analyzer (PHA)

The PHA-100 portable

hydrocarbon analyser would be
used to measure ppm levels of
TPH in vapour or water in the
field and in real time (in-situ).
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METHODOLOGY
Characterization of the study area would be
conducted utilizing the following adjusted
methodology as prescribed by United States
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
(2001).
A brief summary of the work to be carried out is
given below each heading.
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METHODOLOGY
Desktop Study
A review of the site contaminant history
would be conducted; this includes
potential LNAPL sources at the site and
the
affected
receptors.
Historical
groundwater levels and quality would be
obtained from previous studies within the
area (Adekunte (2007), Balogun (2008))
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METHODOLOGY
Site Survey (Walkover and Visual
inspection)
This would be conducted to verify the
validity of the information collected
during the desktop study. Emphasis
would placed on fixing the exact
positions of the wells (utilizing a GPS
tracker), linking previous test carried out
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METHODOLOGY
Hydrological (Water Table) and Free
LNAPL Product Characterization
A water table characterization exercise
would be conducted as an extension of
earlier studies to determine the number of
wells that are still available for testing
within the area and their characteristic
depth to liquid and to bottom. Also free
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METHODOLOGY
Chemical Characterization
Chemical analyses would be conducted
for
the
study
area.
Dissolved
hydrocarbon compound analysis (TPH,
BTEX and Contaminant Equivalent) would
carried
out
using
the
PHA-100
Hydrocarbon Analyzer. Contamination
levels would also be measured in vapor
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METHODOLOGY
Site
Conceptual
Modelling

Contamination

A conceptual model would be developed

utilizing data collated from desk study and
field work. Models would be processed
utilizing softwares not limited to Google
Earth (pro), ArcGIS., Surfer, MODFLOW,
GeoStudio and SV Office, all Geospatial,
Geotechnical
and
Hydrogeological
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PROJECT
SCHEDULE
RESEARCH DURATION

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Sequence of Work
Sequence of Work

Duration (Weeks)

Desk Study, Field Testing Plan

Mapping

Field Tests, Analysis of Results

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Collation, Correlations, Discussions,

Report Writing

Thesis Report, Final Seminar

Total

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Sequence of Work
Weeks

Desk Study, Field

Testing Plan Mapping
Field Tests, Analysis of
Results
Collation, Correlations,
Discussions, Report
Writing
Thesis Report, Final
Seminar

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