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To evaluate the impact of abattoir wastewater effluent on the physico-chemical characteristics and faecal coliform load of surrounding surface and underground water bodies relative to WHO and national standards.

February 2, 2023Environmental Contaminants ReviewsOpen Access

Effect of Abattoir Waste on the Physico-Chemical and Faecal Coliform Load of Surface and Underground Water Bodies in Ughelli, Delta State

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UGUzougbo Chinedum GUniversity of Ibadan ONOnyebuchi Chisom N OOOnukogu Amanda OFederal University of Technology Owerri

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Environmental monitoring study reveals elevated faecal coliform and turbidity in nearby water sources, highlighting the need for abattoir effluent treatment.

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To evaluate the impact of abattoir wastewater effluent on the physico-chemical characteristics and faecal coliform load of surrounding surface and underground water bodies relative to WHO and national standards.
Monitored four sampling stations (two surface water sites and two groundwater sites) near the Ogheneweta abattoir across a nine-month period.
Measured water quality indicators including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand, total dissolved solids, conductivity, and faecal coliform levels.
Evaluated differences between sampling stations and baseline regulatory limits using paired sample t-tests (P < 0.05).
Faecal coliform counts ranged from 2.00 to 2.22 MPN/100L in underground water and 2.67 to 7.33 MPN/100L in surface water, with both water sources exceeding standard limits.
Surface water turbidity ranged from 1.95 to 9.67 mg/l, surpassing acceptable thresholds, with higher turbidity, pH, and total dissolved solids occurring during the rainy season.
General physico-chemical metrics remained within regulatory guidelines, with water temperature ranging from 25.56°C to 27.78°C, pH from 6.52 to 7.11, dissolved oxygen from 4.17 to 4.72 mg/l, and biochemical oxygen demand from 1.33 to 1.74 mg/l.

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G et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0fb513fb2817e31dfcbd26 https://doi.org/10.26480/ecr.01.2023.29.40

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Environmental monitoring study reveals elevated faecal coliform and turbidity in nearby water sources, highlighting the need for abattoir effluent treatment.

Effect of Abattoir Waste on the Physico-Chemical and Faecal Coliform Load of Surface and Underground Water Bodies in Ughelli, Delta State

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Effect of Abattoir Waste on the Physico-Chemical and Faecal Coliform Load of Surface and Underground Water Bodies in Ughelli, Delta State

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