Effect of Channelling Wastewater into Water Bodies: A Case Study of the Orogodo River in Agbor, Delta State

2010; Kamla Raj Enterprises; Volume: 31; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/09709274.2010.11906296

ISSN

2456-6608

Autores

Nkonyeasua Kingsley Egun,

Tópico(s)

Water Governance and Infrastructure

Resumo

AbstractThe rapid urbanisation, lack of financial means for adequate environmental protection has led to an increase in the rate of wastewater generation. This work is aimed at creating an awareness of the hazards caused by improper wastewater management on the environment and water bodies with the Orogodo River in Agbor, Delta State as a case study along with its economic implications. Proffer immediate and long term possible and feasible solutions out of the problem and create an exposition into the environmental and economic benefits of proper wastewater management.Key Words: WastewaterOrogodo RiverAgborChannellingWater BodiesDelta State

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