|
|
Article: Water quality studies of Nworie River in Owerri, Nigeria.
- Article from:
- Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences
- Article date:
- October 1, 2008
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2008 Mississippi Academy of Sciences. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
ABSTRACT
Nworie River is a first order stream that runs about a 5km course across Owerri metropolis in Imo State, Nigeria before emptying into another river, the Otamiri River. Its watershed is subject to intensive human and industrial activities resulting in the discharge of a wide range of pollutants. The river is used for various domestic applications by inhabitants of Owerri. When the public water supply fails, the river further serves as a source of direct drinking water, especially for the poorer segment of the city. Studies of water quality parameters are therefore necessary to determine the extent of pollution so as to monitor likely danger, not only to ...