Physicochemical analysis of water and sediments of Usuma Dam, Abuja, Nigeria

Ilechukwu, Ifenna; Olusina, Tolulope Abisola; Echeta, Odinaka Chidinma

doi:10.2478/auoc-2020-0015

Cited by 6 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The mean TDS (79.84 + 6.52 mg/L) observed in this study was within the recommended limit for drinking water (WHO 2017) and for fish in the water (FAO 2006). A similar finding was also recorded by (Ilechukwu et al 2020) in Usuma Dam. However, Kalgwai dam, (Edegbene 2020) recorded contrast values at three different sites that ranged from 108.5 to 141.8 mg/L.…”

Section: Limnological Variablessupporting

confidence: 88%

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

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

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.

show abstract

Section: Limnological Variablessupporting

confidence: 88%

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

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Transportation of legacy pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals from road soils to aquatic ecosystems have been reported in literature. [14][15][16][17] Also, microplastics have been reported to be transported from roadside soils and dusts into aquatic ecosystems. [18][19][20] Furthermore, vehicle parts and tires are significant sources of microplastics due to wear and tear as well as friction between tires and road surfaces leading to release of tire particles on the road.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

Mgbemena,

Mgbo,

Princewill

et al. 2024

Substantia

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study evaluated the occurrence of microplastics in roadside soils in Port Harcourt and Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. Topsoil samples were collected from three major road networks in Rivers State (Port Harcourt city internal roads, Port Harcourt to Elele Road, and Elele to Owerri road). Microplastics were extracted from the samples using density separation and quantified via microscopy. Microplastic abundances in the samples ranged from 3 particles/50 gram - 20 particles/50 gram. The highest number of microplastic particles were found on roads with the highest traffic density. Secondary microplastics were most abundant in the samples as fragments constituted 69% of the total plastics and made up 67%, 73% and 70% of Port Harcourt internal roads, Port Harcourt to Elele road and Elele to Owerri road, respectively. This study presents baseline data on microplastics in roadside soils in an urban Nigerian city and highlights the contribution of road traffic and vehicles to both terrestrial and aquatic microplastics as well as the need for routine monitoring in order to mitigate plastic pollution.

show abstract

“…A good and balance quality water is essential for the subsistence of all living organism. The availability of water in sufficient quantity is as important as its quality [2]. Quality of water is a function of the concentration of various solutes at a given place and time [3 4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of the physico-chemical quality of Uturu section of Aku river in southeastern Nigeria

Chinyere,

Sanusi,

Anafi

2023

Nig. J. Tech.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The physicochemical monitoring of water quality is very key both to aquatic life and public health. To date little is known about the water quality downstream of Aku river, located in Uturu, Isuikwato local government area of Abia state. Therefore the aim of the study is to determine the water quality downstream of Aku river in terms of several physicochemical parameters and heavy metals analysis to ascertain the water quality properties and reveal pollution problems. Samples were collected at 15m, 30m, 45m, 60m, 75m, 90m and 105m interval downstream for both seasons. Results of the study shows that temperature, conductivity, hardness, salinity, Total Dissolve Solid (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), turbidity, pH, Dissolve Oxygen (DO), chlorine, nitrate, lead, iron, arsenic, copper and zinc, were ranged: 24.190C-26.500C, 165.18-275.46μs/cm, 100.26-139.11mg/L, 520.15-815.24ppt, 380.52-710.08mg/L, 15.12-30.68mg/L, 0.32-1.73NTU, 6.6-7.9, 6.21-11.63mg/L, 1.14-3.30mg/L, 65.01-128.05mg/L, 35.53-58.00mg/L, 0.0002-0.007ppm, 0.02-0.15ppm, 0.002-0.006ppm, 0.44-1.03ppm and 0.1-0.27ppm respectively. The presence of TDS, TSS, turbidity and nitrate above World Health Organization (WHO) tolerance limits, confirmed the presence of contaminants in the water body, and hence not suitable for drinking and thus poses a potential threat to aquatic life.

show abstract

Physicochemical analysis of water and sediments of Usuma Dam, Abuja, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 26 publications

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

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

Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

Assessment of the physico-chemical quality of Uturu section of Aku river in southeastern Nigeria

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About