Influence of Abattoir Wastes on Groundwater Quality in Keffi, North Central Nigeria
| Autor: | S. S. Musa, Jamilu Bala Ahmed, A. Moumouni |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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0301 basic medicine
Pollution Veterinary medicine North central media_common.quotation_subject technology industry and agriculture 010501 environmental sciences Total dissolved solids 01 natural sciences World health 03 medical and health sciences chemistry.chemical_compound fluids and secretions 030104 developmental biology Nitrate chemistry Environmental science Water quality Groundwater quality 0105 earth and related environmental sciences media_common |
| Zdroj: | IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. 10:35-42 |
| ISSN: | 2319-2402 2319-2399 |
| DOI: | 10.9790/2402-1010013542 |
| Popis: | Daily activities within our abattoirs are usually associated with some pollution problems especially when generated wastes are not properly disposed. The present study examines the groundwater quality around abattoirs in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Well-water samples from nine different locations were obtained. The study area was divided into three (3) zones viz; no abattoir area, central abattoir area and mini abattoir area respectively. The results from field and laboratory analysis showed that the samples from abattoir areas have higher concentrations of many of the parameters tested than those away from any abattoir. The abattoirs were seen to influence the concentrations of sodium, chloride, calcium, potassium, nitrate, sulphate and pH. Result of the analysis was also compared with World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) and revealed that most parameters are within the guideline values except magnesium, potassium, electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids in some samples while the microbial content suggests that the samples are somewhat polluted and not safe for consumption without treatment. |
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