Pollution Assessment of the Impact of Coastal Activities on Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria
Authors
Nubi O. A.
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, #3 Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, P.M.B. 12729, Lagos
Ajao E. A.
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, #3 Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, P.M.B. 12729, Lagos
Nubi A. T.
Environmental Laboratories Limited, G.P.O.Box 15104, Ikeja Lagos State
Abstract
Tributaries of Lagos lagoon at Oworonsoki and Ebute Meta, known for residential and commercial activities were studied to assess the impact of coastal activities on Lagos lagoon. The mean levels of some parameters at the activity points gave evidences of pollution in the studied areas. The mean values for dissolved oxygen was 2.09 mg/l and chemical oxygen demand was 267 mg/l at Oworonsoki, while at Ebute meta, mean values for same parameters at the activity points were 1.16 mg/l and 786.5 mg/l respectively. The results obtained confirmed that the leachates generated from the activities at the studied locations contributed to the levels of some of the water quality parameters in Lagos lagoon.
Author Biography
Nubi O. A., Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, #3 Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, P.M.B. 12729, Lagos
Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences
