These water bodies differ in size, right from huge ones like oceans and seas to the small ones like ponds. The mambilla plateau, the highest in the country, forms the area southeast of the. Plastic bags popularly called nylon and plastic bottles are major sources of pollution in nigeria. The evolvement processes of water laws in nigeria, as well as their efficiency in the sustenance of surface water resources, were studied.
Polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene and other polymers are the components of plastics. Its key function is to ensure the manufacture, delivery, and sale of high. Nafdac is in charge of control and maintenance of distribution and sale of medications, cosmetics, chemicals, packaged water, etc. This regulating body is responsible for public health in nigeria. This problem is particularly acute in northern nigeria, where only 30 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Nigeria is so rich in water resources that many of its 36 states are named after rivers. Type vector data keywords geowater rcmrdservir geossnomonetarycharge category inland waters inland water features, drainage systems and their characteristics. Nigeria is faced with the challenges of oil spillage in the south which has killed virtually all aquatic life forms and rendered the people without potable water for. Assessment of the impact of abattoir effluent on the water. The worlds oceans, seas, rivers and lakes, every gulf, strait, bay and canal from world atlas. It is the central body regulating finance and the apex monetary authority in nigeria. Promote local manufacture of hydrological equipment such as manual gauges. This water is distributed throughout the planet in various forms and shapes, called the various water bodies. Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children.
Water is life and has a profound effect on human health. The quality of any body of surface or ground water is a function of either or both. The decree also empowered the agency to set water quality standards to protect public health and to enhance the quality of waters. Energy continued estimating energy storage in water q t can be more difficult than estimating soil heat flux g part of solar radiation may penetrate to great depths depending on the clarity of the water stored energy affects the evaporation rate example temperature profiles in deep water. Arowolo 3 1division of environmental health risk management, university of birmingham, 2department of chemistry, cape peninsula university of technology, 3department of environmental management and. These printable activities will help your students learn about landforms and bodies of water. Media in category bodies of water in nigeria the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. The niger and benue river valleys make up nigerias most expansive region, merging into each other to form a distinctive y shape. Most of our water bodies in urban environment have become polluted due to industrial growth. The population is threatened by human pressure and is now limited to large water bodies of the plateau and a more substantial population is found in the coastal and delta regions, in particular around the cross river and.
Vibrio cholerae is autochthonous in aquatic environment and is an important human waterborne pathogen causing cholera. Water pollution is any chemical, physical or biological change in the quality of water that has a harmful effect on any living thing that drinks or uses or lives in it. Effect of processing on the heavy metal contents of sarotherodon galilaeus, tilapia zillii, and clarias gariepinus from two water bodies in osun state, nigeria f. In addition to surface water found in nearly every. Regulatory bodies in nigeria and their functions legit. Assessment of heavy metals contamination of soil and water. Water, quality, monitoring, nigeria, industrial cities 1. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Landform vocabulary words include mountain, hill, cliff, plateau, plain, mesa, and canyon. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of abattoir wastewater discharge on the water quality of river kaduna, nigeria. List of regulatory bodies providers in nigeria vconnect. This water provides resources for fishery, transportation, irrigation, recreation and domestic uses. The use of contaminated drinking water and poor sanitary conditions result in increased vulnerability to waterborne diseases, including diarrhoea which leads to deaths of more than 70,000 children under five annually.
Ghana has no problem with water sources, but potable water sources are diminishing at such a fast rate that the country faces a looming water crisis by the year 2030, if conditions continue to. This study was designed to determine the presence of vibrio cholerae in some water sources in zaria, nigeria. Conference paper pdf available may 20 with 516 reads. More intensive, effective and concerted action by all stakeholders is needed if the mdg drinking water and sanitation target is to be met in this region. In essence, water bodies such as rivers and lakes are used in floatation, a stage in metallurgical process to separate the pure metals from their ore after crushing. Bacteriological quality of abattoir effluents discharged into water bodies in abuja, nigeria. There is therefore an identified need for a new water law in nigeria and with it. Assessment of pollutants in water and sediment samples in lake chad, baga, north eastern nigeria 1429. Also, jackets arent necessary because it is a temperate climate. Isolation and characterization of vibrio cholerae from.
Turning finance into services for 2015 and beyond rural water supply rural water and sanitation agencies should be established in states where this has not been done and their roles substantially limited to facilitation and capacity building of local government areas. The span of water bodies within the country is estimated at 900 km2. This plateau is the highest one in nigeria, at 1,524 meters above sea level. Pdf causes, effects and solution of water polution. Due to poor planning, lack of adequate infrastructure, insufficient funds, and a poor governance and regulatory framework, there is a vast demand gap of 330 mgd. Introduction nigeria is the most populous country in africa. Assessment of pollutants in water and sediment samples in. The discharge of untreated highstrength wastewater into water bodies results in water quality deterioration of the receiving waters. Bala department of food science and technology, obafemi awolowo university, ile. They range in size from oceans at the biggest end of the spectrum to little brooks and streams. See how unicef is supporting the government of nigeria to provide access to these basic needs for children. Thus the various water bodies we see on the earths surface are in the form of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, ponds, waterfalls etc. Samples and data were collected from five major abattoirs in abuja and water bodies receiving abattoir wastewater.
Bacteriological quality of abattoir effluents discharged. Water management in federal and federal africa portal. Abdul azeemtextile processingntu water pollution introduction what is water pollution. We call on all countries to set realistic targets, develop achievable action plans, and. Pollution of surface water resources in nigeria hrmars. Source of water to the abattoirs and the usage of water bodies receiving abattoir effluents were determined using questionnaires. Pages in category bodies of water of nigeria the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Pollution studies of some water bodies in lagos, nigeria.
Water samples were collected from river kaduna at three points. While 95% of the countrys dams are situated in the central and northern part of the country where rainfall is low, the south and west are characterized by big seaslakes and rivers. There are many more that could shock you, especially the ones that are close to you. This contributes to high prevalence of waterborne diseases, threatens the livelihoods of. Ensuring sustainable water supply in lagos, nigeria abstract lagos, the fastest growing city in africa is currently facing a water management crisis. Bodies of water major cities environmental issues climate culture interesting facts bibliography nigeria. If you want a long, peaceful walk and an area where you can just sit and think, then come on already. Threats to water resources development in nigeria longdom. Nigeria is riparian to transboundary water bodies with neighbouring countries. Gongden department of chemistry, university of jos, nigeria abstract the problems of supplying sufficient and sustainable potable water when needed or where it is wanted in sufficient quantities and qualities are acute in africa. Situational analysis and future management strategy a. Effect of processing on the heavy metal contents of. Contaminated sediments do not always remain at the bottom of a water body. With a population of over 140 million, the country is endowed with generous resources of water bodies.
In many countries, the ocean is considered a dump, that is a place that makes waste disposal easy. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies e. Poor access to improved water and sanitation in nigeria remains a major contributing factor to high. Small water bodies within land under family or individual ownership or the improvement of a spring law, environment and development journal 93 7 indeed, sections 260, 265, 275 and 280 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 make provision for separate sharia and customary courts of appeal. However, some assessment of the water reserves of the surface and underground water sources indicate that there are large supplies that can be developed in nigeria. Landforms and bodies of water super teacher worksheets. Bacteriological characteristics of abattoir effluents wastewater, abattoir water source, and water bodies receiving abattoir wastewater were investigated in abuja, nigeria using the multipletube fermentation technique. You may be surprised to hear the names of these water bodies in nigeria. It is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of fiscal stability. National agency for food and drug administration and control nafdac. Abuja is the federal capital of nigeria with a population of about 1. Because of the odd, bendy shape of the river, you could have a great boat ride.
Nigeria in nigeria, the federal environmental protection agency fepa issued, in 1988, a specific decree to protect, to restore and to preserve the ecosystem of the nigerian environment. State water agencies in nigeria open knowledge repository. Bodies of water words includes lakes, ocean, river, pond, waterfall, gulf, bay, and canal. The space occupied by inland water bodies in nigeria is estimated at 900 km.
Major bodies of water world oceans seas gulfs, rivers. In nigeria, the manatee inhabits large water bodies of the sahel and is distributed throughout nigeria to the coastal region. Review of the public sector irrigation in nigeria pdf. The major surface water bodies are the lagos, ologe and lekki lagoons. Bacteriological quality of abattoir effluents discharged into water bodies in abuja, nigeria article pdf available july 2012 with 902 reads how we measure reads. Dont worry about having to bring any bug spray because it is completely bug free. Find list of best regulatory bodies in nigeria with their name, address, contact phone number and other information on vconnect. Poor access to improved water and sanitation in nigeria remains a major contributing factor to high morbidity and mortality rates among children under five. Water bodies constitute areas of water both salt and fresh, large and small which are distinct from one another in various ways. Pdf water resources use, abuse and regulation in nigeria. With the limited data available, the components of the hydrologic cycle of which nigerias water resources form a part cannot be adequately quantified. The mining of northern nigeria is known since the colonial era. Ensuring sustainable water supply in lagos, nigeria. Access to clean water and improved sanitation facilities is a daily challenge for many nigerians.
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