Correction to: Assessment of the physico-chemical characteristics and elemental properties of water and sediments from Owan river in Edo State, Nigeria

The water quality of Owan river, a very important river in Ovia North-East Local Government Area Edo State, Nigeria was assessed. American Public Health Association (APHA) standard analytical procedures for and sediment samples were used. Elemental composition the determined by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (EDXRF). Results obtained statistically analysed (basic descriptive). In water, concentrations (mg/L) nitrate—(2.65–21.55), sulphate—(58.6–80.0), calcium —(3.21–8.60), dissolved oxygen (5.5–6.53), total hardness (12.60–42.0), alkalinity (32.0–50.5), Cd (0.01), Cr (0.1–0.15), As (0.01–0.05), Zn (1.4–2.04), electrical conductivity (32.0–38.0 µS/cm) pH (6.10–6.85) within environmental standards. However, Fe Pb slightly above samples, Al, Si, Fe, K are most abundant elements. highest values detected as follows: Al—8.09 (SW7), Si—25.08 (SW5), Fe—16.72 (SW6), K—2.1 (SW7). Urgent checks monitoring relevant agencies, government representatives, public health practitioners, community leaders required.