Ebe T. E.1,
,
Udensi J. U.2,
Ojiaku A.1,
Ejiogu C. C.1,
Nwachukwu J I.1,
Egbuawa O. I.1,
Osondu I.M.1,
Alozie C. P.3,
Osondu I. M.4,
Iroegbu D. C.1 1Department of Environmental Management, School of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
2Department of Environmental Health, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
3institute of Erosion Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
4National Environmental Standard and Regulatory Agency, Owerri, Imo State
American Journal of Environmental Protection.
2023,
Vol. 11 No. 2, 49-55
DOI: 10.12691/env-11-2-3
Copyright © 2023 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Ebe T. E., Udensi J. U., Ojiaku A., Ejiogu C. C., Nwachukwu J I., Egbuawa O. I., Osondu I.M., Alozie C. P., Osondu I. M., Iroegbu D. C.. Air Quality Assessment in Abattoir Facility, Obinze, Owerri West, Imo State, Nigeria.
American Journal of Environmental Protection. 2023; 11(2):49-55. doi: 10.12691/env-11-2-3.
Correspondence to: Ebe T. E., Department of Environmental Management, School of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Email:
akumziri@gmail.comAbstract
The study was done to assess the air quality of abattoir in Obinze and its environs by measuring some air quality parameters in the month of January, 2022 for five consecutive days. Measurements were taken with Aeroqual series 500 air monitors at various radial coordinates from three sampling stations and standard methods adopted for their sampling and analysis. Results showed that the mean concentrations of the gases SO2 (0.761 ppm), NO2 (0.207ppm), CO2 (1313.6ppm), P.M 2.5 (139.2ug/m3) and P.M 10 (153.8ug/m3) were higher than the permissible limits set by National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) except CO (0.132ppm). This is an indication of contamination of the air quality as these parameters were contributing to pollution load of the environment. It is therefore recommended that the activities at the abattoir should be constantly monitored. Furthermore, relocation of abattoir to an area far from residence, inspection of abattoir process by professionals in related fields, proper waste management systems should be made.
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