Toxicity potential of particulate in the airshed of a university farm

Abstract

This research work provided information on the particulate in the airshed of a university farm and its toxicity potential. The study area for this research was Landmark University farm. The ambient airborne particulates were monitored at eight different section of the farm using the Aeroset 531S particulate monitor. A control sampling point was also situated in front of the University library some kilometers away from the University farm. 11.42 – 32.40 μg/m3, 59.32 – 473.52 μg/m3 and 79.58 – 955.10 μg/m3 for PM2.5, PM10 and TSP respectively. The control point measured averages were of 20.80 μg/m3, 64.46 μg/m3 and 80.86 μg/m3for PM2.5, PM10 and TSP respectively. An assessment of toxicity potential of these particulates shows unhealthy air conditions at some sampling location at the University farm.