| Autor: |
Anyanwu, E. D., Umeham, S. N. |
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International Journal of Energy and Water Resources; 20240101, Issue: Preprints p1-9, 9p |
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The water quality of a Nigerian river was studied between December 2017 and November 2018 in six stations in relation to anthropogenic impacts and suitability to support aquatic biodiversity using water quality indices. The indices used were Water Quality Index (WQI) and Nemerow’s Pollution Index (NPI). Thirteen parameters were evaluated using standard methods and compared with national standard. Some parameters like turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and phosphate did not meet the standard especially in station 4. The indices (WQI and NPI) in the six stations effectively captured the effect of the anthropogenic activities in the river and showed that the water quality was suitable to sustain biodiversity. It can be concluded that human activities including sand mining has not negatively impacted the water quality. However, the activities need to be monitored and regulated. |
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