The current legal framework for pollution control in the Niger River Basin relative to SDG 6.3

Ba, Sidy; Onyeabor, Emmanuel; Moneke, Anene N.

doi:10.1080/02508060.2022.2073756

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“…Even if the river water complies with irrigation standards in Bamako, we have to believe that pollution generated in upstream countries can harm Bamako's water quality. Ba et al (2022) asserted with certainty that transboundary river pollution is an environmental concern on a global scale, as noted in their examination of pollution control legalities in the Niger River Basin. For instance, in the northern region of Benin, various insecticides employed in cotton cultivation have been found to pollute the Niger River's tributaries' water (Douny et al, 2021).…”

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A multivariate approach to assessing the water quality of the Bamako reach of the Niger River in Mali as irrigation water

Sangaré,

Sun,

et al. 2023

Water Environment Research

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Agricultural production in the Bamako region has been raised, and its output quality has been questionable due to the discharge of wastewater into the Niger River. This study assessed the Niger River water body variations for irrigation application temporally and spatially. Thirteen parameters, potential of hydrogen, electrical conductivity, nitrate, total dissolved solids, phosphate, sulfate, chloride, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate, were analyzed at the 15 sampling locations. Parameters examination indicated that most pollutants had higher concentrations over the high‐flow phase than in the low‐flow period. All parameters were within the Food and Agriculture Organization's recommended values levels. Irrigation variables, sodium adsorption ratio, sodium percentage, soluble sodium percentage, residual sodium bicarbonate, Kelly's ration, permeability index, total hardness, and potential salinity showed the water samples' convenience for irrigation. However, the magnesium hazard concentration exceeded the recommended values levels. Besides, the chloroalkaline indices indicated a trend of degradation that should be addressed. Therefore, a river management plan and regular irrigation water quality monitoring are needed to reduce water hardness in Bamako. The Niger River's sustainable management process must be thrived on all actors' participation. A scientific assessment will be conducted using appropriate methods to identify pollution sources in Bamako. The results of this study will serve as a cornerstone for future investigations concerning the quality of surface water, which is essential for irrigation purposes.Practitioner Points Human activities affected the Niger River water bodies in Bamako city. Quantitative and qualitative assessments reveal the pollution status and trend of the Niger River. The water quality trend is better in the low‐flow season, which is an ideal period for vegetable production in Bamako. Most multivariate approaches indicated that the Niger River water is healthy for irrigation purposes. Magnesium hazard exceeded the standard levels, and the chloroalkaline indices indicated a trend of the Niger River water quality deterioration.

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“…Few studies have been conducted in the Niger River, especially in Bamako and surrounding areas (Ba, 2018; Ba et al, 2022; Orange and Palagié, 2006). So far, no study has been undertaken to point out by analyzing the water bodies for irrigation needs in Bamako.…”

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A multivariate approach to assessing the water quality of the Bamako reach of the Niger River in Mali as irrigation water

Sangaré,

Sun,

et al. 2023

Water Environment Research

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Assessment of potential health risks from heavy metal pollution of surface water for drinking in a multi-industry area in Mali using a multi-indices approach

Sangaré

Diallo

et al. 2023

Environ Monit Assess

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Genomic Characterization of Selected Escherichia coli Strains from Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Nigeria

Ekwuazi,

Ogbo,

Stöger

et al. 2024

Applied Microbiology

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According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), each year, over 550 million individuals worldwide suffer from and 230,000 die from diarrheal illnesses, which accounts for more than half of the global foodborne disease burden. Among them, children face a heightened vulnerability, with approximately 220 million falling ill and 96,000 succumbing to these diseases annually. This work aimed to study the genomic characterization of selected E. coli strains from catfish (Clarias (C.) gariepinus) caught from the Onitsha North axis of the River Niger in Anambra state, Nigeria. A total of 50 fish were randomly purchased from different fishermen over a period of four months. Samples that comprised six different organs (skin, flesh, gills, gonads, guts, and liver) were screened for E. coli strains using cultural and biochemical methods. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and core genome (cg)MLST were performed using Ridom SeqSphere+ software. The aerobic plate count (APC) and coliform count ranged from 0.5 × 104 to 3.7 × 104 cfu/g and 0 to 3.0 × 104 cfu/g, respectively. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) confirmed the presence of E. coli and Klebsiella quasipneumoniae isolates in our samples. We could identify only two serotypes (O102:H7 and O40:H4) of E. coli. Antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and point mutations that conferred antibiotic resistance were extracted from the genome assemblies. Good hygiene is recommended to avoid the cross-contamination of raw C. gariepinus with ready-to-eat food.

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The current legal framework for pollution control in the Niger River Basin relative to SDG 6.3

Cited by 3 publications

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A multivariate approach to assessing the water quality of the Bamako reach of the Niger River in Mali as irrigation water

A multivariate approach to assessing the water quality of the Bamako reach of the Niger River in Mali as irrigation water

Assessment of potential health risks from heavy metal pollution of surface water for drinking in a multi-industry area in Mali using a multi-indices approach

Genomic Characterization of Selected Escherichia coli Strains from Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Nigeria

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