You have no items in your shopping cart.
ABSTRACT
The project evaluated the impact of wastewater discharge from the Kara abattoir on the water quality of the Ogun River in Nigeria. The abattoir produces large volumes of effluent rich in solids, organics, nutrients, and pathogens, often discharged directly into the Ogun River with minimal or no treatment. Effluent samples were collected at the discharge point and at various downstream locations along the Ogun River. Water quality parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), nutrients (nitrates and phosphates), solids, pH, conductivity, heavy metals, and microbial pathogens were analyzed. The results were compared to baseline data and national/international standards for surface water quality. The findings revealed that the pollution load from the abattoir significantly affected the water quality along the river segment near the facility. Recommendations included implementing proper wastewater treatment before discharge and strengthening the enforcement of effluent standards by regulatory agencies. Sustainable solutions were also proposed to reduce the abattoir's environmental impact on the receiving water body
