Study of physico-chemical characteristics of ground water of west zone, Central India

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The present study is aimed at assessing the ground water quality of West Zone Central India and its residential area.The physicochemical parameter of water samples collected from various places in and around West Zone Central India. The physicochemical parameters like, temperature, pH, total hardness, total dissolved solid, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, nitrate, sulphate, phosphate,...

Author(s):Faculty of Science & Environment, MGCGV Chitrakoot, Satna MP

Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Ghana

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There is a strong correlation between energy, environment and sustainable development. Ideally, a society seeking sustainable development must utilize only energy resources which have little or no environmental impact. Technological changes such as energy savings on the demand side, efficiency improvements in energy production and consumption, and replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy are the typical strategies...

Author(s):Department of Natural and Built Environment Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Evaluation of sustainable use of underground water in peri-urban centers’ of Eldoret Municipality in Kenya

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The Kenyan national water quality standard recommends that water should be safe for human consumption. If not protected, ground water can easily be contaminated with many pollutants including biological pathogenic microorganisms. Waterborne diseases can be effectively controlled through proper sanitary procedures that result in use of good quality water through proper sanitary procedures. The main purpose of the study was...

Author(s):Department of Biological Sciences; Moi University

Resistance to Chromium, Copper and Zinc among Fungi Isolated from Sites Contaminated With Textile Effluent in Kano State, Nigeria

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Research work was carried out to assess the capacity of strains of fungi isolated from raw textile and partially treated effluent, discharge point, up and down Stream of Challawa River to resist and grow in the presence of Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) invitro. Fungi belonging to the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, Chrysosporium, Microsporum , Trichoderma and Rhizopus species were isolated from the study sites...

Author(s):Microbiology Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Distribution and Seasonal Variations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Sediment of Ala river in Akure Metropolis, Nigeria

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This study was carried out to investigate seasonal variations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) in sediments of Ala River, South-west, Nigeria. The total amount of PAHs (∑PAHs) concentration ranged from 4.6 μgg-1to 10.1 μgg-1 dry weights during wet season and from 3.8- 10.3μg.g-1dry weights during the dry season. The total concentrations of PAHs were higher in most of the sites during wet season 80 % and 20 %...

Author(s):Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B., Akure, Nigeria.

Periodic Report on the Vea Dam’s Water Quality for Artisanal Fishery, Irrigation Agriculture and Domestic Purposes in Bongo District of Upper East Region in Ghana

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The physico-chemical quality of 180 water samples from the Vea Dam in Bongo District of the Upper East Region were analyzed using standard field and laboratory techniques at the Water Research Institute, Tamale in Northern Region of Ghana. The mean ranges of the respective parameters were much closer within the same rows. Its maximum values were : total dissolved solids (85.23 ± 13.162mg/l), conductivity (141.667 ±...

Author(s):Tiimub Benjamin Makimilua, Anarigede Francis Atampika& Tiimob Richard Wonsibe

GROUNDWATER QUALITY AND SANITARY RISKS ASSESSMENT OF SHALLOW WELLS IN THREE WATERSHEDS OF UPPER ATHI RIVER BASIN, KENYA

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This research assessed the sanitary conditions, risk factors and an identification the factors and sources that contribute to pollution of 17 shallow wells located in the Upper Athi River Basin, in Kaimbu County, Kenya using the sanitary assessment inspection methodology prescribed by the World Health Organization. Data obtained from the study was presented and explained using descriptive statistics. One (1) of the shallow...

Author(s):Ebenezer Ashun and George Lartey – Young

Assessment of trace metal distribution and contamination in poultry farm surface soil of Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria

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In this study, the seasonal variations in concentration levels of selected heavy metals (As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn) in soils within the vicinity of the three major poultry farms in Osun State, South-Western Nigeria were investigated during two major seasons of Nigeria to ascertain the possible environmental impact of these agricultural farmland. Results of the atomic absorption spectrophotometric (AAS) analysis of samples...

Author(s):Taiwo Olusegun Ogunwale, John Adekunle O. Oyekunle, Aderemi Olufemi Ogunfowokan, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele and Olalekan Ayo Akindolani

EVALUATION OF DISPERSED WATER FROM NIGERIA’S CRUDE OIL BLEND AND ITS EFFECTS ON CRUDE OIL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

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Dispersed water from crude oil obtained from ten different producing wells in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria were analyzed based on American Standard for Testing and Materials to determine the effects of the physicochemical properties on crude characteristics and the production equipment. Results shows: pH (7.51-8.60), salinity (11174.00 - 21469.00 mg/l), conductivity (12698.00 - 24396.00 µS/cm), sulphate (3.00 - 23.00...

Author(s):Chikwe T. N. and Onojake, M. C.