Assessment of Water Contamination in Nigeria-Review
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Date
2016
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Journal of Basic and Applied Research International
Abstract
Human exercises including industrialization and agricultural practices contributes significantly to the degradation and contamination of environment which contrarily affects the water bodies (streams and sea) that is a need forever. Universally, water contamination is a noteworthy issue far and wide. However aquatic
resources comprises of greatly extensive variety of flora and fauna resources which offer an expansive exhibit of products with potential utilitarian application in farming and industries which renders profitable advantages and services. The slow poising of the waters is seen in Nigeria and the decimation of vegetation and agricultural land by industrial effluents release, agricultural release and oil spills. Regardless of general society and worldwide organizations' arrangement concentrate on this issue, the circumstance in Nigeria appears deteriorating and in this manner requests earnest and prompt considerations.
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Pollution, water, effluents, contamination, environment
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Omeka, M.E., Ezugwu, A.L., Agbasi, J.C., Egbueri, J.C., Abugu, H.O., Aralu, C.C. and Ucheana, I.A., 2024. A review of the status, challenges, trends, and prospects of groundwater quality assessment in Nigeria: an evidence-based meta-analysis approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(15), pp.22284-22307.