International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis

Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014

  • Effects of Domestic Wastes on Water from Shallow - Wells in Moduganari, Nigeria

    Gwana, Adamu Mohammed, Mshelia, Ngita Hassan, Abdullahi, Mumin Mai, Auwal, Mohammed Shu’aibu, Bagudu, Buhari Yawuri, Mala, B. Mohammed, Abdullahi, Hala Mai, Sadiq, Aji Bukar

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 185-190
    Received: 08 July 2014
    Accepted: 21 July 2014
    Published: 30 July 2014
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    Abstract: This study was conducted on the effects of domestic wastes on water from shallow - wells in Moduganari, Nigeria. Randomly designed into six water stations, samples collection was done as per the method of Gwana et al, (2014) applied. Physico-chemical and bacteriological examinations of water samples were applied as described by Association of Analy... Show More
  • Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Copper Tailings and Pyrite Soils in Western Uganda: Implication for Phytoremediation

    Jamilu Edirisa Ssenku, Muhammad Ntale, Hannington Oryem Origa

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 191-198
    Received: 14 July 2014
    Accepted: 24 July 2014
    Published: 30 July 2014
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    Abstract: Generation of enormous volume of wastes from mining activities that pollute the surrounding environment is still a global challenge. Pollution emanating from the wastes usually leads to loss of vegetation cover whose re-establishment through phytoremediation requires an assemblage of the physico-chemical data of the soils on which designing of reme... Show More
  • Forensic Analysis and Source Partitioning of Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Contaminants in Surface Sediments from the Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Fubara, Ebirien Partrick, Ekpo, Bassey Offiong, Ekpa, Okon Douglas

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 199-208
    Received: 15 July 2014
    Accepted: 31 July 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: Forensic analyses and source partitioning modeling were used in characterizing aliphatic hydrocarbon contaminant compositions in surface sediments from coastal areas of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The Total Organic carbon (TOC) contents for the sediments ranged from 0.44 to 4.26% (mean 2.36 ± 1.03). The concentrations of total aliphatic hydr... Show More
  • Analysis of Direct Human Influences and Its Adverse Impacts on the Ecosystems of World Heritage Site (Sundarbans)

    Awal, Mohd Abdul

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 209-219
    Received: 04 August 2014
    Accepted: 16 August 2014
    Published: 30 August 2014
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    Abstract: The Sundarbans is the largest single tract of mangrove forest in the world, occupying about 6,029 km2 in Bangladesh and the rest in India. At the advent of British rule in 1765, the Sundarbans forests were double their present size. Although, Sundarbans importantly supports local societies and economics, it is suffering a serious killer disease (... Show More
  • Evaluation of a MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) Pilot Plant for Treatment of Pulp and Paper Mill Wastewater

    Daniel Vieira Minegatti de Oliveira, Marcio Dias Rabelo, Yuri Nascimento Nariyoshi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 220-225
    Received: 17 August 2014
    Accepted: 02 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) process is a technology for the wastewater treatment that incorporates the best characteristics of processes with growth of biomass in suspension and adhered biomass (biofilm). Therefore, it is possible to maintain a higher amount of biomass in the same biological reactor and thus add a larger amount of substrate f... Show More
  • Occurrence of Selected Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in Water from a Fish Pond Settlement in Ogun State, Nigeria

    Olaitan James Olatunde, Olukoya Olatunbosun, Ayodele Olatunde, Chimezie Anyakora, Kesi Christopher

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2014
    Pages: 226-230
    Received: 16 August 2014
    Accepted: 01 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Pharmaceuticals are emerging contaminants that are increasingly entering the water system. These include veterinary drugs which are used for treating, mitigating or preventing illness or influencing specific body functions in animals. This research is aimed at using HPLC to detect the presence of veterinary drugs that were extracted in fish-pond-wa... Show More