Effects of Gas Flaring on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Water Sources in Egbema, Imo State, Nigeria

Braide, W.; Nwachukwu, Judith; Adeleye, S. A.; Egbadon, Emmanuel

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“…(Standards Organization of Nigeria, 2007) Temperature, turbidity, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, magnesium, total coliform, fecal coliform, oil/grease and TPH values were all found to be higher than the national drinking water standard. This finding is corroborated by the research findings of Braide et al (2016) and Ugwoha et al (2017); who reported elevated temperatures in surface and groundwater water samples that were tested. Egwurugwu et al (2013) also reported elevated temperature, dissolved oxygen as well as magnesium levels in water samples obtained from gas flaring areas.…”

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The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Maduka¹,

Ephraim-Emmanuel²

2019

AAS Open Res

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Background:Studies carried out in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have demonstrated a link between oil exploration and poor-quality drinking water. However, many of these studies have been limited by small coverage and focus on few parameters. This study thus aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the quality of public sources of drinking water in three gas flaring and three non-gas flaring communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.Methods:A total of 13 samples were collected from the major sources of drinking water in six communities in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States, Nigeria. These were stored and transported in line with International standards to a certified environmental laboratory where physical, chemical, bacteriological and petro-chemical assessments were conducted for 27 parameters.Results:Some samples had a pH below the normal range for drinking water, with median pH value of 4.63. All chemical parameters assessed fell below the normal acceptable range with exception of magnesium which exceeded the acceptable range. There were11 samples (91.7%) with microbial contamination; total and faecal coliform demonstrated at values ranging between 15 and 90 most probably number (MPN)/100 ml for total coliform and 9 to 23 MPN/100 ml for faecal coliforms. Oil, grease and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) were identified in water samples from all communities. Values for oil and grease ranged between <0.001 and 0.015 mg/l, while TPH values were between <0.001 and 0.046 mg/l. There was no significant difference between median values in gas flaring and non-gas flaring communities.Conclusion:Distortion of physico-chemical properties, and hydrocarbon and faecal contamination of drinking water are a major challenge in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria irrespective of gas flaring status. This calls for urgent interventions to improve the quality of drinking water for the people of the Niger Delta.

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The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Maduka¹,

Ephraim-Emmanuel²

2019

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“…The values recorded in this study had some similarity with previous studies on water quality of some surface water in the Niger Delta. The value of total fungi ranged from 3.0 × 10 3 -3.7 × 10 4 CFU/ml in Otamiri river, Imo state [23], 2.1 × 10 3 -7.8 × 10 5 CFU/ml in Otamiri stream, Imo State [24], 2.12-2.22 × 10 2 CFU/ml in a Surface water in Krakrama community, Rivers state [25] and lower than values from Ogbekpan and Ikpoba Rivers, Edo state [26] which range from 3.10-3.20 × 10 5 CFU/ml in). The variations observed could be due to difference human activities in the water ways.…”

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“…Some of the fungi isolates identified in this study have been reported in some other studies on surface water in some part of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. For instance, Braide et al [24] reported the occurrence Penicillium, Geotrichum, Aspergillus, Mucor, Rhizopus species, Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Otamiri stream, Imo State. Idibie et al [26] reported Trichoderma, Mucor, Penicillium and Aspergillus species.…”

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Distribution of Fungi density and diversity in a Surface water of Epie Creek in Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria

Izah¹,

Richard²,

Sawyer³

2021

Arch Epid Pub Health

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Materials and Methods Study areaThe study was conducted in Epie creek in Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The creek has its route outside the metropolis. The creeks receive wastes from differences sources [12] including bathroom and kitchen effluents [7]. About 20 years ago, the water from the creek was used for drinking, bathing, recreational and transportation activities [12], but now the use of the water for domestic purposes has reduced drastically. For instance, a study conducted by Koinyan et al. [13] shows that 7.5% of residents of the metropolis (especially in Igbogene, Akenfa, Edepie, Swali, Biogbolo and Amarata) use surface water, while the rest use ground water (89.20% and rainwater (3.30%). The metropolis experiences a tropical monsoon climate with two

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“…Gas flaring contributes to greenhouse gases through methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The flare pollutes methane and transforms it to 90-98% CO2 which is directly discharged into the climate (Braide, Nwachukwu, Adeleye, & Egbadon, 2016).…”

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A Mixed Method Inquiry of Gas Flaring Consequences, Mitigation Strategies and Policy Implication for Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria

Rufai¹,

Alademomi²,

Teye³

et al. 2019

JEES

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Acknowledgement: We are grateful to Professor Ren Chong for providing helpful comments on an earlier draft of this paper and warm appreciation to the Chinese Government Scholarship Council for providing the Corresponding Author with fully funded study grants to pursue his postgraduate studies at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). AbstractThe issue of gas flaring in Nigeria has become a topical one in view of the devastating effect it has in the socioeconomic lives of the people in the affected areas. This paper investigates the environmental implication and mitigating strategies of the victims in Nigeria. Mix method was adopted by conducting 60 semi-structured interviews in three communities. The data was transcribed and analyzed using ATLAS.ti and content analysis. Findings show that gas flaring is the major problem facing the Niger Delta communities having negative effects on resident's health, source of income and farm produce without any legal framework to curb it. Findings also show that people mitigate by using self-strategies such as nose mask, fertilizer for farm produce and boiling of drinking water. Data collected from government shows that there is an annual increase in gas production but gas flaring decreases at a slower rate as depicted in the graph. The paper is the first to conduct research on the coping strategy of the victims of gas flaring in Niger Delta and the importance of technology in eradicating gas flaring. The study recommended technology transfer from technologically advanced countries in capturing the associated gas instead of flaring it.

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Effects of Gas Flaring on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Water Sources in Egbema, Imo State, Nigeria

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The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Distribution of Fungi density and diversity in a Surface water of Epie Creek in Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria

A Mixed Method Inquiry of Gas Flaring Consequences, Mitigation Strategies and Policy Implication for Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria

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