The Impact of Urbanization and Protection of Water Resources in Owerri and Environs SE, Nigeria |
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Authors: | K M Ibe Sr G N Njemanze |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B, 1526, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | Untreated sewage and agriculture are the most important sources of contamination. The study was carried out by conducting a short-term surface water and groundwater pollution survey of the Owerri Urban area and its environs, in order to establish the current levels of pollution. An attempt has been made to show the relationships between pollution levels, population density, industrial and agricultural activities. The spatial distribution of pollutants due to a poor land use system and to human activities was investigated. This emphasises integrated planned development as a preventive measure for arresting pollution levels in fast growing urban centres. The total groundwater stored in the area amounts to 7.87 × 109 m3. Twenty five percent of this is released as base flow into the adjacent rivers (Otamiri and Nworie). The annual groundwater recharge is 3.4 × 109 m3. The enormous volume of groundwater stored and the comparatively low cost of development makes groundwater an excellent alternative supply source for the area (Uma et al., 1984). |
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Keywords: | agricultural activities environmental geology industrialization land use planning map surface and groundwater resources urbanization |
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