Determination of Pollutant Levels in Mario Jose Tannery Effluents from Kano Metropolis, Nigeria

Akan, J. C.; Moses, E. A.; Ogugbuaja, V. O.

doi:10.3923/jas.2007.527.530

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“…With excessive concentration of organic wastes, bacterial action may lead to anaerobic decomposition and anoxic condition in water. Similarly when the rate of photosyn-thesis is low, then oxygen concentration become low and CO 2 concentration become higher [17]. From the results of this study, the levels of TSS in the entire sample points exceeded the WHO guidelines of 50 mg/L for the protection of fisheries and aquatic life [11].…”

Section: Total Suspended Solidmentioning

confidence: 85%

Assessment of Pollutants in Water and Sediment Samples in Lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria

Akan¹,

Abbagambo²,

Chellube³

et al. 2012

JEP

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The purpose of this research is to determine the levels of some physicochemical parameters in water and sediment samples from Kwantan turare in Lake Chad, Baga, Borno State, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from five point designated as S₁ to S₅ for the determination of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved oxygen (DO) total dissolved solid (TDS), total suspended solid (TSS) anions and trace element. Sediment samples were also collected for the determination of heavy metals and total organic carbon (TOC). These parameters were determined using approved standard procedures. The levels of heavy metals in the water and sediment samples were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The concentrations of DO, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, TOC, nitrite, nitrate, Phosphate, Sulphate, and Chloride in the water samples from the five sampling point were higher than the WHO limits for the protection of fish and other aquatic life. The concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cu, Cd, Pb, Ni and Co in the water samples were higher than the WHO guideline limits, indicating severed pollution of this portion of Lake Chad. This high level of heavy metals in the water samples is expected owing to runoff of wastewater from agricultural activities within the study area. However, the concentrations of all the metals in the sediment samples were higher than the recommended values stipulated by WHO; indicating that the sediment samples from this portion of Lake Chad were also polluted by heavy metals. Results of Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that the concentrations of all the parameters studied were statistically significant among the sampling points. The prolonged presence of heavy metals in the water and sediment samples from this portion of Lake Chad give course for concern with time. The results of the study implies that continuous monitoring has to be carried out to ascertain the long-term impact of anthropogenic inputs to take remedial measures so as to ensure the health of aquatic life

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Section: Total Suspended Solidmentioning

confidence: 85%

Assessment of Pollutants in Water and Sediment Samples in Lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria

Akan¹,

Abbagambo²,

Chellube³

et al. 2012

JEP

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“…Nitrate concentration was above the limit, while sulphate was below the WHO limit of 200 mg/L for the discharge of waste water into sewage. In addition to naturally occurring nitrates, it is also contributed to water sources by the application of fertilizers to lands [28]. Nitrate levels in the five sampling points fluctuate between 25.15 mg/L and 30.30 mg/L.…”

Section: Total Organic Carbonmentioning

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Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals in Food Waste Water with Environmental Effects

Shekhar

et al. 2020

Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications

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Bioinorganic chemistry is found as a sizzling field in today’s era. It deals with chemistry amongst the heavy metals with natural resources, i.e., air, soil, water, plant byproducts (foods), and environmental essences. The aim of this research is to determine the concentration of heavy metals present in the food waste water sample and to study the environmental effects of metal ion concentration. To conduct the research work, the physicochemical parameters and levels of five heavy metals of food waste water samples were collected from five sampling points of renowned hotels, restaurants, canteens, and confectionaries of a state of India and assessed using the standard analytical procedure. Sampling was carried out from January 2017 up to December 2017. The physicochemical parameters were determined such as pH, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, total alkalinity, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, total organic carbon, sulphate, nitrate, and phosphate. The heavy metal concentration was determined by using the UV-spectrophotometer, and the results were compared with the standards prescribed by the WHO, BIS, ICMR, and municipal authorities. The results obtained in the physicochemical analysis revealed that a few parameters were found beyond limits, and the metal ion concentration (iron and zinc) results were found above the permissible limits set by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), ICMR, BIS, and World Health Organization (WHO), most especially, effluent from point P1. It was concluded that all the effluents required further treatment before releasing them into the water body or land to prevent pollution. The obtained results reveal that waste water used for irrigation and farming of nearby areas and water drained from restaurant kitchens were considerably polluted and not suitable for aquatic organisms, irrigation, and agricultural purposes.

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“…TDS is the most significant to water quality when it concerns selected uses and has been listed by the Environmental Protection Agency as secondary ground water and drinking water pollutant (Akpan et al 2007). Factors such as the type of water body, temperature as well as biological and chemical processes taking place in the reservoir determine the level of dissolved oxygen in the water (Manning 2017).…”

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Limnological variables as a determinant of fish parasites abundance in the Esa-Odo reservoir, Esa-Odo Southwestern Nigeria

Obayemi

Komolafe

Onana

2023

Journal of Water and Health

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This study investigated fish parasites in relation to limnological variables of the Esa-Odo reservoir since the quality of the aquatic environment might influence parasitic infestation in fish. The purpose of this study was to provide information on the parasite species of the reservoir due to their public health concern and their relationship with selected water quality parameters. The water quality and parasite examinations were analyzed based on standard protocols in the laboratory. The results showed that water quality parameters were not significantly different (p > 0.05) across the zones. Seasonally, mean water temperature, pH, TDS, DO, organic matter, COD and turbidity were significantly different (p < 0.05) across the different zones of the reservoir while electrical conductivity, alkalinity, NO3-, and PO43- were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Clinostomum tilapiae, Clinostomum sp., Euclinostomum heterostomum, Procamallanus leavionchus, and Lytocestus sp. were recovered in all the fish sampled. The overall prevalence of the fish parasites was 9.8% with an intensity of 2.13. The result indicated fish parasites had a strong positive correlation with certain water quality properties and parasite abundance which suggested that water quality could determine parasitic loads in fishes of the Esa-Odo reservoir.

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Determination of Pollutant Levels in Mario Jose Tannery Effluents from Kano Metropolis, Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

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Assessment of Pollutants in Water and Sediment Samples in Lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria

Assessment of Pollutants in Water and Sediment Samples in Lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria

Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals in Food Waste Water with Environmental Effects

Limnological variables as a determinant of fish parasites abundance in the Esa-Odo reservoir, Esa-Odo Southwestern Nigeria

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