Studies on the longitudinal profile of the bacteriological quality of Aba River, Nigeria

Ezeama, C. F.; Nwankpa, Ferdinand

doi:10.4314/gjpas.v8i4.15994

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“…The microbiological analysis and count in sample 1A downstream showed a colony count of E. coli 197cfu/ml while sample 2A upstream had a count of 7.0cfu/ml which is far above the standard and agreed with the work of Ibekwe, Ewelike and Amajuoyi (2006) and Ezeama and Nwankpa (2002) who reported same high Coliform count of E. coli when they conducted microbial analysis of the Aba River in their study.…”

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Public Health Implications of ABA River Pollution on Communities in ABA North Abia State Nigeria

Ngozi¹

2019

TIJPH

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Aba river continuously undergoes pollution from effluents from activities around the river and this constitutes a public health hazard. The aim of study is to determine the microbial and chemical pollutants, public health risks and recommend appropriate measures for prevention and control by government. Structured questionnaire was administered to 100 residents, direct plate count, culture and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry of the water collected were carried out. (upstream-2B and downstream-1B, all in plain and sterile containers). Results indicated that residents were mainly semi-literate (52%); business and petty traders (80%) with low income. The water from Aba River is used for drinking, washing, cooking and other domestic activities; 54% residents were females and 46% men and the age bracket of 21years to 50years were predominate in the area, hospital visits and bills in last 12 months were high due to typhoid, malaria, diarrhoea, worm infestation and food poisoning, no free medical care by government or surrounding industries; microbial analysis and count from the upstream water prior to discharges showed E.coli count of 7.0 cfu/mLand downstream count showed E.Coli count of 197 cfu/mL indicating heavy microbial pollution; chemical analysis showed an increase in organic analytes

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Public Health Implications of ABA River Pollution on Communities in ABA North Abia State Nigeria

Ngozi¹

2019

TIJPH

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“…The presence of these isolates in this study gives credence to these findings. The isolation of E.coli and other coliforms is an indication of recent human contamination of the sampling points, and is of great public health concern [25]. Coliforms were isolated from all the samples collected from the water body.…”

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Microbiological Assessment of Elechi Creek Receiving Wastewater Effluents from Industrial Operations in Port Harcourt City

Ogbonna

Meregini-Ikechukwu

Kpormon

2021

SAJRM

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Disposal of wastewater and other effluents into water bodies from activities around water bodies have for long been of major concern and challenge to the environment leading to several infectious diseases. The amount of industrial untreated solid wastes from companies, wastewater from car washing activities, open drainages and agricultural runoffs located close to Elechi creek constitutes the wastewater effluents received by the creek thus resulting in the imbalance of the ecosystem. The study was therefore aimed at determining the microbiology of water quality at different stations of the Elechi creek. Surface water, wastewater and sediment samples were collected during a seven month period and analysed using standard microbiological procedures. Results obtained revealed that the average microbial counts ranged as follows: Total Heterotrophic bacteria 1.12±0.13x108 to 1.28±0.09x108 cfu/ml, Total coliform count; 6.4±0.21 to 7.8±0.13 cfu/ml, Total Staphylococcus Count; 6.9±0.06 to 7.9±0.08 cfu/ml, Total Shigella count; 7.9±0.11 to 8.5±0.14 cfu/ml, Total Salmonella Count; 5.4±0.13 to 7.9±0.08 cfu/ml, Total Vibrio Count; 5.9±0.13 to 7.4±0.09 cfu/ml, and Total Pseudomonad Count; 2.5±0.08 to 4.8 ±0.10 cfu/ml, in surface water, Total Heterotrophic bacteria 1.02±0.08 x108 cfu/ml to 2.68±0.08 x108 cfu/ml, Total coliform count; 4.4±0.10a to 4.9±0.11a cfu/ml, Total Staphylococcus Count;4.7±0.10 to 5.9±0.12 cfu/ml, Total Shigella count; 4.0±0.08 to 4.8±0.11 cfu/ml, Total Salmonella Count; 3.2±0.16 to 4.6±0.08 cfu/ml, Total Vibrio Count; 2.0±0.15 to 4.8±0.11 cfu/ml, and Total Pseudomonad Count2.7±0.13 to 3.9±0.09cfu/ml, in wastewater and Total Heterotrophic bacteria 2.16±0.07 x109 cfu/g to 2.24±0.09 x109 cfu/g, Total coliform count; 1.01±0.13 to 1.36±0.06b cfu/g, Total Staphylococcus Count; 6.8±0.11 to 9.1±0.08 cfu/g, Total Shigella count; 4.0±0.09 to 6.5±0.06 cfu/ml, Total Salmonella Count; 4.1±0.11 to 9.7±0.12 cfu/g, Total Vibrio Count; 6.8±0.10 to 9.5±0.09 cfu/g, and Total Pseudomonad Count; 4.0±0.16 to 5.9±0.07 cfu/g, in sediment samples. Bacterial isolates belonging to the genera Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella, Providencia, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio and Enterobacter were isolated and identified. The occurrences of these bacterial isolates as potential pathogens could cause poor water quality through fouling and render the water for various uses and may pose a public health threat to our water resources. Adherence to good hygienic practices and proper treatment of wastewater before discharge into the environment should be encouraged to minimize the spread of infectious diseases and fouling of water bodies. This may also affect the aquatic life in such ecosystems.

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“…The presence of Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, and Lactobacillus around the rivers is possible since they have been reported to be agents of meat spoilage [51]. Occurrence of Pseudomonas sp as a heterotrophic and hydrocarbon utilising bacteria has been reported [52].…”

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Physico-chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of a River Mud as substrate for Biological Generation of Electricity in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Ogbonna

Orinya

2018

MRJI

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Studies on the longitudinal profile of the bacteriological quality of Aba River, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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Public Health Implications of ABA River Pollution on Communities in ABA North Abia State Nigeria

Public Health Implications of ABA River Pollution on Communities in ABA North Abia State Nigeria

Microbiological Assessment of Elechi Creek Receiving Wastewater Effluents from Industrial Operations in Port Harcourt City

Physico-chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of a River Mud as substrate for Biological Generation of Electricity in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

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