African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Kabari Sam
  • Kabari Sam
  • Department of Marine Environment and Pollution Control, Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Warri, Nigeria.
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Amarachi Paschaline Onyena
  • Amarachi Paschaline Onyena
  • Department of Marine Environment and Pollution Control, Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Warri, Nigeria.
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Ochuko Joshua Eriegha
  • Ochuko Joshua Eriegha
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Warri, Nigeria.
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Felix Eze
  • Felix Eze
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Warri, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 02 May 2023
  •  Accepted: 05 June 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2023

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