CHARACTERIZATION OF POLLUTION HAZARDS OF SELECTED SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS IN BIDA CATCHMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 5000
ABSTRACT
Water quality analysis was done for both surface and groundwater samples. For surface water, samples were taken from the upstream; middle; and downstream sections of the river Landzun. Similarly, for groundwater, samples were collected from specific locations around the Bida catchment area of Niger State, Nigeria such in a manner to allow for effective spread. Water samples for both surface and underground regimes were collected during the dry wet seasons. Laboratory analysis was used to evaluate some water quality parameters. The laboratory results were subjected to further statistical test to be able to objectively determine acceptance or rejection, in other words, critical thresholds. Based on the results, for wet season surface water, maximum values of parameters fell within the recommended limit of WHO (2004) and FAO (2000) for drinking and irrigation water quality. Total hardness (110.10mg/l) and total dissolved solids (5546.4mg/l) were higher than acceptable limit of WHO (2004) and FAO (2000) standards. Total coliform (1.00mg/l – 56.00mg/l) was also above WHO (2004) standards for drinking water quality. Similarly, maximum values of various parameters at dry season fell within the permissible limit of WHO (2004) standard. Nitrate (71.60mg/l) and magnesium hardness (64.00mg/l) were higher than WHO (2004) standard. Total coliform (3.00mg/l – 140.00mg/l) and E-coli(0 – 22.00mg/l) were also higher than the recommended limit of WHO (2004) standard. For surface water at wet season, maximum values of various parameters fell within the acceptable limit by WHO (2004) standard for drinking water quality. Total coliform (340.00mg/l – 1060.00mg/l) and E-coli (20.00mg/l – 60.00mg/l) were above recommended limit by WHO (2004) standards. However, maximum values of various parameters at dry season, fell within acceptable limit by WHO (2004) and FAO (2000) standards. Turbidity (22.60mg/l – 57.70mg/l) was higher than acceptable limit of WHO (2004) for drinking water quality. Based on the findings, groundwater at both wet and dry seasons were not suitable for domestic and agricultural purposes. Similarly, surface water at wet season was not suitable for use, but dry season surface water was suitable since turbidity has no negative impact on human health. Hence, it was recommended that adequate measures like building of water treatment plants should be ensured for sustainable quality water in the study area; the habit of waste water and solid waste carelessly exposed in the area should be discouraged through enlightenment campaign and by providing improved methods of using dustbins for collecting solid wastes and suck-away pits dug far away (at least 20m) from groundwater systems for collecting waste water.
Related Project Materials
An appraisal of fiscal federalism and its impact on state economies in Nigeria: Evidence from Kano State (2000–2020).
Background of the Study:
Fiscal federalism—the financial relationship between different levels of government—is a key determi...
The impact of digital banking platforms on corporate banking profitability: A case study of First Bank Nigeria, Lagos
Background of the Study
Digital banking platforms have revolutionized the financial services landscape by offering seamless...
The Effect of Peer-Assisted Learning on Nursing Students’ Academic Success in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Background of the Study
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is an instructional strategy where students support each other&rsqu...
ETHNOMEDICAL SURVEY AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SOME EVAPORITES (KANWA) USED IN HAUSA AND FULANI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN SOME SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
‘Kanwa' is the local trade name for varieties of evaporites that are formed from evaporation and precipitation of mine...
The effect of state-level economic policies on industrial growth in Nigeria: Evidence from Ogun State
Background of the Study
State-level economic policies play a critical role in shaping the industrial landscape of Nigeria, with Ogun Stat...
EFFECT OF DEFICIT IRRIGATION AND MULCH MATERIALS ON CROP YIELD AND WATER USE OF CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus L.) IN SAMARU, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted during the dry season in 2016 at the Irrigation Research farm of Institute for Agricultural Research, Sa...
THE ROLE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN RISK MANAGEMENT
THE ROLE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN RISK MANAGEMENT
Abstract: This study aimed to explore the role...
An appraisal of innovative advisory frameworks in investment banking: a case study of Access Bank Nigeria
Background of the Study
Innovative advisory frameworks are increasingly vital in the competitive world of investment banki...
An Assessment of Climate-Induced Displacement and Its Health Impact in Borno State
Background of the Study
Climate-induced displacement refers to the forced migration of populations due to adverse climatic conditions suc...
An investigation of community-based healthcare approaches in managing sickle cell disease in Nsit Ibom Local Government, Akwa Ibom State
Background of the study:
Community-based healthcare approaches have emerged as vital mechanisms for managi...
