Publication Title Assessment of the quality of rain water collected from different catchments roofs in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Publisher Nigerian Journal of Association of Nigerian Academics, 2(2): 200-209.
Publication Authors Ushurhe, O. and Origho
Year Published 2009-09-09
Abstract 1. Ushurhe, O. and Origho, T. (2009). Assessment of the quality of rain water collected from different catchments roofs in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Association of Nigerian Academics, 2(2): 200-209.
Publication Title Climate and Agricultural Education: A Nexus
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Publisher A Journal of SOSOJOE, 2(2): 17-20
Publication Authors 22. Origho, T. & Reuben, D
Year Published 2021-02-02
Abstract 22. Origho, T. & Reuben, D. (2021). Climate and Agricultural Education: A Nexus. A Journal of SOSOJOE, 2(2): 17-20
Publication Title A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM WATER QUALITY OF WARRI RIVER, IN DELTA STATE, SOUTHERN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher coou African Journal of Environmental Research Vol 4, No. 2, 2023. pp 42-53
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Publication Authors OchukoUshurhe1, Ozabor Famous1 & Thaddeus Origho2
Year Published 2023-09-07
Abstract Warri River is a major river in Southern Nigeria which serves several poor communities’ water demands. As such the water from this river serves domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. The river also serves as a means of transportation for people, companies and communities that exist on the islands that dot the Niger Delta Region. The importance of this river necessitated this study on ‘comparative Study of Upstream and Downstream Water Quality of Warri River’. The study was carried out by collecting water samples from the river between January 2022 to December 2022 using systematic sampling techniques at both the up and downstream sections of the river. A total of 48 water samples (using 100 meters apart) were collected and analysed for physicochemical and biological indices. The results showed that variations exist in the concentration of physicochemical and biological parameters in the upstream and downstream sections of the river. While such parameters as EC, temperature, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD, Na, Calcium, Potassium showed higher concentrations in the downstream section, others such as pH, DO, Zn and Fe recorded higher concentrations in the upstream section of the river. As a result of the characteristics observed,it was recommended that routine monitoring of human activities and testing of the river water be done from time to time, to harness the full capacity of the river and ensure eco-sustainability.
Publication Title AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF UGHELLI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ushurhe, Ochuko,OrighoThaddeus
Year Published 2015-07-08
Abstract The study Examines the impact of health care delivery system on the people of Resources Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State with the aim of appraising the health care facilities and their accessibility by the people of the area. The data for this study were collected through the use of the questionnaire of which a total of one thousand respondents involving medical doctors, nurses, health Metropolitan assistants, community leaders and patients were use. The researcher discovered that not all the communities have health care centres. Also, the ratio of medical personnel to the total population is too wide, poor state of the facilities, nonavailability and high cost of drugs among others as impediments to the actualization of a functional health care delivery system in the area. The paper recommends proper funding of the health care system, provision of basic infrastructure, building of more health centres, employment of medical personnel and provision of mobile clinics to serve the needs of the rural and riverine communities as ways of improving the health of the people in the 21 century.
Publication Title ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF RAIN WATER COLLECTEDFROM DIFFERENT CATCHMENT ROOFS IN UGHELLI, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors USHURHE, OCHUKO & ORIGHO, THADDEUS
Year Published 2021-07-01
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of rainwater consumed by the inhabitants of Ughelli from different catchment roofs. Sixteen samples of rainwater were collected from different catchment roofs in the area. The rainwater were analysed for physical chemical parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, sulphate, nickel, lead, iron and zinc. The results of the laboratory analysis revealed that most of the parameters examined showed satisfactory concentrations when compared with the WHO acceptable limits; except for pH, dissolved oxygen, Lead, and Iron contents. Also, the hypothesis tested proved that there was significant variation in the quality of rainwater harvested from the different catchment roofs in the area. Rainwater from the different catchment roofs in the area can be harvested for domestic consumption.
Publication Title DETERMINANT OF WATER QUALITY AND SUITABILITY OF RIVER ETHIOPE FOR FISH SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Year Published 2006-05-05
Abstract The study examines the quality of water and suitability of River Ethiope for fish survival in Southern Nigeria. It is an empirical research work that involved field collection of water samples from six sampled sites along the course of River Ethiope and laboratory analysis of the water samples collected. The results showed that variation exists in the physico-chemical and biological parameters of the analyzed water samples. Also, some of the parameters examined such a pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity, DO, TSS, hydrocarbon, Mg, Fe, Ca. among others are satisfactory and falls within the approved staridw-d requirement for fish survival. While parameters such as BOD, ammonia, nitrate, COD, chloride and zinc concentrations were above the recommended amount for fish survival. However, the quality of water from River Ethiope does not differ significantly from approved standard for fish survival at P > 0.05; hence, the water from the river is good for fish breeding and fish survival. Routine monitoring of human activities along the course of the river and periodic testing of the water be carried out to identify impairments and help check the increase in the concentration of physico-chemical and biological indices of the water in order to address issues of fish kills and boost fish production for man’s consumption.
Publication Title DETERMINANT OF WATER QUALITY AND SUITABILITY OF RIVER ETHIOPE FOR FISH SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Year Published 2006-05-05
Abstract The study examines the quality of water and suitability of River Ethiope for fish survival in Southern Nigeria. It is an empirical research work that involved field collection of water samples from six sampled sites along the course of River Ethiope and laboratory analysis of the water samples collected. The results showed that variation exists in the physico-chemical and biological parameters of the analyzed water samples. Also, some of the parameters examined such a pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity, DO, TSS, hydrocarbon, Mg, Fe, Ca. among others are satisfactory and falls within the approved staridw-d requirement for fish survival. While parameters such as BOD, ammonia, nitrate, COD, chloride and zinc concentrations were above the recommended amount for fish survival. However, the quality of water from River Ethiope does not differ significantly from approved standard for fish survival at P > 0.05; hence, the water from the river is good for fish breeding and fish survival. Routine monitoring of human activities along the course of the river and periodic testing of the water be carried out to identify impairments and help check the increase in the concentration of physico-chemical and biological indices of the water in order to address issues of fish kills and boost fish production for man’s consumption.
Publication Title Determinant of Water Quality and Suitability of River Ethiope for Fish Survival in Southern Nigeria Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ushurhe, Ochuko1? --- Origho Thaddeus2 --- Ewhuwhe-Ezo John3
Year Published 2016-06-13
Abstract The study examines the quality of water and suitability of River Ethiope for fish survival in Southern Nigeria. It is an empirical research work that involved field collection of water samples from six sampled sites along the course of River Ethiope and laboratory analysis of the water samples collected. The results showed that variation exists in the physico-chemical and biological parameters of the analyzed water samples. Also, some of the parameters examined such a pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity, DO, TSS, hydrocarbon, Mg, Fe, Ca, among others are satisfactory and falls within the approved standard requirement for fish survival. While parameters such as BOD, ammonia, nitrate, COD, chloride and zinc concentrations were above the recommended amount for fish survival. However, the quality of water from River Ethiope does not differ significantly from approved standard for fish survival at P>0.05; hence, the water from the river is good for fish breeding and fish survival. Routine monitoring of human activities along the course of the river and periodic testing of the water be carried out to identify impairments and help check the increase in the concentration of physico-chemical and biological indices
Publication Title Effect of Underground On-Site Sewage Disposal System on the Quality of Water from Hand Dug Wells in the Urban Centre of Ughelli Delta State, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publication Authors 1Ushurhe Ochuko and 2Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2018-06-20
Abstract This study examines the effect of underground onsite sewage disposal system on the quality of Water from hand dug wells in Ughelli, Delta State with a view to assessing its Impact on human health. It is an experimental research survey of 20 hand dug wells sited alongside septic tanks on the same plot of land 100ft by 50ft. Laboratory analysis of water samples collected at varying distances of 5m, l5m, 25m and 3Dm at hand dug wells to septic tanks, to ascertain the quality of water in line with WHO (2010) drinking water standard, including a security of the health records of patients who suffered from water borne diseases from the only government owned hospital in the area was carried out. From the analysis, it was discovered that there is variation in water quality obtained from the hand dug wells in the area as a result of the proximity of onsite sanitary facilities to sources of drinking water. The variation is believed to be responsible for most of the Water borne diseases in the area. The paper recommends that hand dug wells be located at least 25m from any polluting source, decongestion of onsite facilities in Urban centers and construction of offsite network facilities in order to safeguard human health. Keywords: onsite sewage, system, water quality, hand dug wells, urban.
Publication Title GEOGRAPHICAL APPROACH TO SURROUNDING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Origho Thaddeus Agatemor Akpotha William
Year Published 2019-12-09
Abstract Over the years, the state of insecurity in Nigeria has been on the increase. High race of crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, theft, arson among others have been on the increase, leading to loss of lives ant/properties. Due to lack of adequate modern technology, insufficient manpower, the Nigerian state has not been able to effectively tackle insecurity in the country. Various vigilante groups have thus been put in place to check these menaces arising from insecurity of lives ant/properties. However, these security checks have failed to provide the needed solutions to these problems. Geographical approach through the use of Geographical info, nation System (GIS) graph theory, aerial photographs, mapping, satellite images/ road connectivity networks as tools of geographical studies are means in which 5ecurity lapses can he checked and managed in Nigeria. These have many applications and promote efficiency if properly applied. Therefore crime analysis using the above geographical methods is today relevant in Nigeria, as it will go a long way to surmounting security challenges in the country. Keywords: surmounting, Challenges, Security, Checks, Methods, insecurity.
Publication Title GEOGRAPHICAL APPROACH TO SURROUNDING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Origho Thaddeus Agatemor Akpotha William
Year Published 2019-12-09
Abstract Over the years, the state of insecurity in Nigeria has been on the increase. High race of crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, assassination, theft, arson among others have been on the increase, leading to loss of lives ant/properties. Due to lack of adequate modern technology, insufficient manpower, the Nigerian state has not been able to effectively tackle insecurity in the country. Various vigilante groups have thus been put in place to check these menaces arising from insecurity of lives ant/properties. However, these security checks have failed to provide the needed solutions to these problems. Geographical approach through the use of Geographical info, nation System (GIS) graph theory, aerial photographs, mapping, satellite images/ road connectivity networks as tools of geographical studies are means in which 5ecurity lapses can he checked and managed in Nigeria. These have many applications and promote efficiency if properly applied. Therefore crime analysis using the above geographical methods is today relevant in Nigeria, as it will go a long way to surmounting security challenges in the country. Keywords: surmounting, Challenges, Security, Checks, Methods, insecurity.
Publication Title Rural Transportation and Distribution of Agricultural Produce in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State Download PDF
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Publication Authors Origho, Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-09-14
Abstract The paper examines the role of rural transportation in the distribution of agricultural produce in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Rural road network has suffered setbacks in recent times. The state of these roads has been a hindrance to the movement of goods and services, especially from the rural areas to the urban centres for sale. The data used for this research were collected through mapping and survey of the nature of road network and the availability to agricultural produce in the area. The results of data analysis showed that the area has a poorly connected road network characterized by poor surface condition and narrow width. The level of evacuation of goods is also poor. In order to establish the movement of agricultural produce from the rural areas to the urban centres, the road carriage volume density was used to establish this relationship that the high density routes are more frequently used by traders for the movement of goods. The study recommends the active participation of the federal, state and local governments. The road network development in the rural areas of the country.
Publication Title Rural Transportation and Distribution of Agricultural Produce in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State Download PDF
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Publication Authors Origho, Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-09-14
Abstract The paper examines the role of rural transportation in the distribution of agricultural produce in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Rural road network has suffered setbacks in recent times. The state of these roads has been a hindrance to the movement of goods and services, especially from the rural areas to the urban centres for sale. The data used for this research were collected through mapping and survey of the nature of road network and the availability to agricultural produce in the area. The results of data analysis showed that the area has a poorly connected road network characterized by poor surface condition and narrow width. The level of evacuation of goods is also poor. In order to establish the movement of agricultural produce from the rural areas to the urban centres, the road carriage volume density was used to establish this relationship that the high density routes are more frequently used by traders for the movement of goods. The study recommends the active participation of the federal, state and local governments. The road network development in the rural areas of the country.
Publication Title SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN NIGERIA USING THE GROWTH POLE APPROACH: A CASE STUDY OF DELTA STITE UNIVERSITY IN ABRAKA. Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2012-04-23
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral Interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population Increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The development stride have also its negative consequences which include demand Induced inflation, high cost of living, Increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely,’ unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title Socioeconomic development of rural areas in Nigeria using the growth pole approach: a case study of Delta State University in Abraka Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-10-13
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The developmental stride have also its negative consequences which include demand induced inflation, high cost of living, increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title Socioeconomic development of rural areas in Nigeria using the growth pole approach: a case study of Delta State University in Abraka Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-10-13
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The developmental stride have also its negative consequences which include demand induced inflation, high cost of living, increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title Socioeconomic development of rural areas in Nigeria using the growth pole approach: a case study of Delta State University in Abraka Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-10-13
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The developmental stride have also its negative consequences which include demand induced inflation, high cost of living, increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title Socioeconomic development of rural areas in Nigeria using the growth pole approach: a case study of Delta State University in Abraka Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-10-13
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The developmental stride have also its negative consequences which include demand induced inflation, high cost of living, increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title Socioeconomic development of rural areas in Nigeria using the growth pole approach: a case study of Delta State University in Abraka Download PDF
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Publication Authors Vincent N, Ojeh and Origho Thaddeus
Year Published 2022-10-13
Abstract This empirical study focuses on the socio-economic impact of Delta State University (Delsu) on Abraka community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria where the administrative office of the University’s three (3) campuses is located. Primary data were collected through the use of 200 copies of questionnaires as well as oral interview. The establishment of the university in 1992 has precipitated rapid population increase in Abraka town which hitherto was a relatively unknown agrarian community where only peasant farming was the major source of livelihood. However, due to the speedy development brought about by the location of Delsu, the area has assumed the status of an urban centre in terms of overall development and this has been officially recognized by the state government. These include education, land use, housing, transportation, trade and commerce and other essential services caused by increased spatial interaction among dwellers. The developmental stride have also its negative consequences which include demand induced inflation, high cost of living, increase in criminal activities such as kidnapping among others which was largely unheard of in this community several years ago. The study concludes that citing a tertiary institution in a geographic environment is a stimulus for the rapid growth of the area but the adverse effects of development should be properly monitored.
Publication Title SPATIAL VARIATION OF THE QUALITY OF RAINWATER IN UGHELLI NORTH, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Thadijeus, Origho
Year Published 2017-12-01
Abstract This study examined the spatial variation of the quality of rainwater harvesting in Ughelli North. For purpose of data collection, seven (7) experimental sites representing the rural and urban areas in Ughelli North were used to collect rainwater samples. The samples were taken to the laboratory for physico-chemical characteristics analysis The data was analysed using the paired t-test. The study revealed that there is a significant variation in the quality of rainwater harvested from the rural and urban areas of Ughelli North at t-value of 2.39 which is greater than the critical table value of 1.89. It is anticipated that the increase in physico-chemical content of harvested rainwater in the urban areas in Ughelli North is attributed to high rate of industrial atmospheric pollution from rubber processing industries and fumes of automobile These gases flared in the urban areas not only produces excessive heat but also causes gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere known as particulate matter which adversely affects the quality of rainwater. It s therefore recommended that rainwater harvested in urban areas of Ughelli North should undergo purification.
Publication Title TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE AS A FUNDAMENTAL TOOL FOR FIGHTING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ushurhe Ochuko mid Thaddeus Origho
Year Published 2011-08-08
Abstract The magnitude and timing of climate change characterized as global warming is increasing leading to large scale irreversible effects at the local, continental and global scales. Large reduction in ice sheets in Greenland, accelerated global warming due to carbon cycle feedbacks in the terrestrial biosphere is increasing including physical changes in sea level, rise in local temperature and changes in rainfall patterns. Wild fires, changing pattern of agriculture and species dying off are other impacts of climate change among others examined. Climate change has the potential to reverse the millennium development Goals Tackling climate change is fundamental to development and the environmental sustainability agenda in the 21st century
Publication Title THE PREVALENCE OF WATER BORNE DISEASES AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF SEPTIC TANK EFFLUENT ON THE QUALITY OF WATER FROM HAND DUG WELLS IN UGHELLI, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ushurhe, Ochuko and Origho, Thaddeus
Year Published 2016-08-08
Abstract A septic tank is an underground on-site sewage disposal system. it collects and stores both sold and liquid sewage from toilets and wastewater from households. This underground septic tank effluent could pollute the underground water. Most of the inhabitants of Ughelli depend on water supply from hand dug wells in the area because of the erratic water supply from government owned tap water system. The quality of this water has been of great concern to the inhabitants as its consumption can result in various forms of water borne diseases; hence this study. Water samples were collected from hand dug wells at varied distances to septic tanks in the area. Several physic-chemical and microbiological analyses were taken into consideration in line with WHO drinking water standard. The researchers discovered that there is variation in the quality of water obtained in the area. These variations are responsible for water borne diseases in the area. The paper recommends that shallow wells should be located at least 25 meters is to any polluting source in order to safeguard the health of the people.
Publication Title Upshots of Surface Water Quality on the Incidence of Water-Borne Disease Cases in Communities Along River Ase in Southern Nigeria Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ochuko Ushurhe1, Olannye Donald Uzowulu1, Thaddeus Origho2, Edojarievwen Uvietabore Tennyson1, Emetulu Victor Chukubuzor1
Year Published 2024-08-15
Abstract In Southern Nigeria, there is the problem of inadequate access to safe drinking water and the incidence of water-borne diseases that reduce vitality and economic productivity. It is on this premise that the paper assesses the upshots of surface water quality on the wide range of water-borne disease cases in the study area. The study employed an experimental and expost facto research design. A surface water sample from each of the six communities along River Ase was analyzed for physicochemical and bacteriological quality parameters using standard procedures for twelve months. The resulting data were compared to the WHO recommended limits and the suitability of the surface water for residential use was determined using the water quality index. In addition, health records of persons diagnosed and treated for water-borne diseases were collected from limited health record centers in the study communities to determine those impacted by water-borne diseases. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression statistical techniques to test the posited hypothesis (Ho). The results showed that there is variation in the water quality of the river. The posited hypothesis showed that 51% of the incidence of water-borne diseases was significantly dependent on the quality of water at P > 0.05. Also, the WQI indicated that the water quality fell between bad and medium (42.80 - 58.05), indicating that the water should be treated before consumption. The study, therefore, recommends the testing of the water periodically to safeguard human health.
Publication Title URBANIZATION AND DEFORESTATION IN THE NIGER DELTA: WARRI ENVIRONS IN FOCUS Download PDF
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Publication Authors Climate Change, Deforestation, Environs, Warri, Mitigation.
Year Published 2015-05-27
Abstract The sustainable management of forest is key to both the mitigation and adaptation to the effects of climate change. However, the role of deforestation in promoting climate change have always been relegated with emphasis placed only on oil and gas activities. The study reveals the fact that deforestation contributes significantly to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. In this research, the rate of deforestation in Warri and Environs was examined and analyzed using the rate of development of residential and commercial structures as an indicator of deforestation. From the study, it was discovered that majority of the land areas which used to be forests have been replaced with structural developments for residential and commercial purposes. The paper recommends aggressive reforestation amongst other measures to solve the problem of deforestation.
Publication Title URBANIZATION AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN WARRI, SOUTHERN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ochuko Ushurhe; Dr. Origho Thadeaus; Okpako Cicero Abugor
Year Published 2005-08-03
Abstract The study examines the impact of urbanization on surface water quality in Warri, Southern Nigeria. Warri is an urban centre in Nigeria, with a population of over 536,023 people, industrialized and drained by the Warri River. In carrying out this research, water samples were collected from two communities (Warri and Ovu) along the course of the Warri River. A total of 72 water samples were collected from January, 2018 to December, 2018 and analysed. The results showed that variation exist in the water quality in the urban centre of Warri when compared to the rural area. Also, most of the physiochemical and biological indices of water quality examined were influenced by storm water runoff paved surfaces and industrial discharges, resulting in high concentration of these parameters as against the WHO (2010) standard. The paper recommends the monitoring of all human activities along the course of the river including proper urban planning to check incidences of surface water pollution.
Publication Title URBANIZATION AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN WARRI, SOUTHERN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ochuko Ushurhe; Dr. Origho Thadeaus; Okpako Cicero Abugor
Year Published 2005-08-03
Abstract The study examines the impact of urbanization on surface water quality in Warri, Southern Nigeria. Warri is an urban centre in Nigeria, with a population of over 536,023 people, industrialized and drained by the Warri River. In carrying out this research, water samples were collected from two communities (Warri and Ovu) along the course of the Warri River. A total of 72 water samples were collected from January, 2018 to December, 2018 and analysed. The results showed that variation exist in the water quality in the urban centre of Warri when compared to the rural area. Also, most of the physiochemical and biological indices of water quality examined were influenced by storm water runoff paved surfaces and industrial discharges, resulting in high concentration of these parameters as against the WHO (2010) standard. The paper recommends the monitoring of all human activities along the course of the river including proper urban planning to check incidences of surface water pollution.