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Evaluation Of The Effects Of Anthropoenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water Quality
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The contamination of water has been associated with sewage and sewage
effluent. It has been generally accepted that surface water contains
more harmful micro-organisms compared to other source, of water
including ground water and rainfall water (Oyebode: 2005). Consequently,
high degree of sewage dumps, practices with domestic waste water may be
sources of bacteria and other organisms capable of producing diseases
in man and animals including livestock. Other source includes livestock
manure and waste water from municipals, schools, feedlots and swamps.
Consequently,
the number of cases of water borne diseases has been seen to be the
cause of many health hazards. The demand and pollution of level of water
requires the basic monitoring on the quality (WHO, 2004: EPA 2002)
Hence there is need to ascertain the physical, chemical and biological
quality of this river to ascertain whether it is safe for human
consumption.
1.2 Objectives of the Study
The aim of this project is to determine the effect of anthropogenic activities and domestic waste on Ekulu river water quality.
Specifically the objectives of this project are:-
i. To collect water samples from different parts of Ekulu River and take to the lab for analysis.
ii. To analysis the lab results with a view to ascertaining the physical, chemical and biological properties of the water.
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To recommend amendments for the water considering the various potential
uses of Ekulu River in Enugu North of Enugu State.
iv. To subjectively evaluate the extent of domestic waste deposits in the river.
1.3 Justification of the study
Not
minding the anthropogenic activities and domestic waste dumping at
Ekulu River, it is still a good source of water for agricultural and
domestic activities
Ekulu River is a neat source of water but water
may not be adjudged potable by appearance or taste and that is why the
analysis of this water is essential.
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