Abstract Investigation of the physical and chemical properties of groundwater around a Petroleum Tank Farm was carried out between January and August, 2015 to assess the suitability of the borehole water for drinking and other domestic uses. The results show that pH of water was acidic with values ranging from 4.62 to 6.87, EC (33.00–206.00 […]
MICROBIAL LOAD OF TWO PALAEMONID PRAWNS AND THE WATER SAMPLE FROM OVIA RIVER, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA
Abstract A comparative study of the Microbial load of two palaemonid prawns and water samples of Ovia river, Edo state were analysed using standard methods. Total viable microbial count ranged between 1.62 x 105 and 5.58 x 105cfu/g in all samples. The highest mean bacteria count 3.27x 105cfu/g was found in the gills of M. […]
HYDROCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF WATER SOURCES IN IWO SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract Hydrochemical investigation of 20 water samples collected from hand dug wells, boreholes and streams have been carried out. This was aimed at evaluating major ions and their origin; establish hydrochemical facies and determine their suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes. The suitability of the waters for irrigation purposes was evaluated using Wilcox’s diagram, Kelly’s […]
REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS IN DETERMINING SHORELINE AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY CHANGES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study of shoreline changes is essential for updating the changes in shoreline maps and management of natural resources as the shoreline is one of the most important features on the earth’s surface. Shorelines are the key element in coastal GIS that provide information on coastal landform dynamics. The purpose of this paper is […]
GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT NEAR A NIGERIAN DUMPSITE
Abstract Municipal solid waste collected in Nigeria are often disposed of in uncontrolled dumpsites and/or burnt in the open spaces and consequently causing significant pollution on surface water, ground water and the air. An investigational study was carried out on the level of pollution on groundwater near Gbagede dumpsite in Kwara state. Ground water samples, […]
ADOPTION OF IRRIGATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN THE NORTHERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract An expansion of irrigation is among the priority areas in Ethiopia although farmers’ participation is below the expectations. This paper aims to identify factors that affect farmers’ decisions to use irrigation and also estimate its role in household income. The data is collected using standardised questionnaire and analysed it using the Heckman model. Household […]
TIME SERIES MODELING OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY RAINFALL IN HAWASSA CITY, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Rainfall is the most key variable both in atmospheric and hydrological cycle. Its patterns usually have spatial and temporal variability. This variability affects agricultural production, water supply, environment, and the existence of its people. Its variability assumed to be the main cause for the frequently occurring extreme events such as drought and flood. The […]