WATER POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Fresh water is the most valuable natural resources for the existences of living organism. It is fundamental for sustenance of lives of human, animals and plants. However, there is constant threat to water due to human population growth and demand for more high quality water for domestic and industrial usage. In recent years the decline in water quality has attracted increasing attention globally from policy makers and communities, particularly in developing countries. Negligence in environmental protection is now a major source of water pollution. The paper also discussed the concept of pollution and causes, also concept of water and causes of water pollution. The impact of water pollution, health impact, agriculture, ecosystem, industrial and socioeconomic impact of water pollution. The paper conclude that water pollution is a major environment problem globally; mostly in developing country including Nigeria. Based on the conclusion, the paper recommended among others that water pollution control should be a subset of water resources management with continuous monitoring potential polluters.
Authors and Affiliations
G. O. Obiechina, R. Rimande Joel
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