DETERMINATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF DRAIN SEDIMENTS IN OGONI, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Author(s): Lucky.G.B; Akatah, B.M
Page: 39 - 46
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Publisher: The Creek Journals
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Keywords: Physicochemical Parameters, Drain Sediments, Nutrients, Ogoni

Abstract:

This study was designed to investigate the status of drains using drain sediment. Thirty-five drain sediment samples were collected from thirty-five communities across the four local government areas of (Eleme, Tai, Gokana and Khana) in Ogoni land. Material and Methods: The samples were evaluated using Glass Electrode for pH, Macro Kjeldahl for Nitrogen, Flame Photometer for Phosphorus and Potassium. Results: pH ranged between 7.243 and 8.105, Available Nitrogen (N) ranged from 0.022 to 0.115 mg/kg. Available Phosphorus (P) ranged from 0.227 to 0.377 mg/kg. Available Potassium (K) ranged from 16.440 to 77.447 mg/kg. Conclusion: The drain sediments in the study areas are alkaline. The presence of Available Nitrogen, Available phosphorus and Available Potassium in the drain sediment from the study areas indicate that nutrients are leached from surrounding farm lands and run off from the fertilizer plant located in Aleto, Eleme.

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Lucky.G.B; Akatah, B.M "DETERMINATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF DRAIN SEDIMENTS IN OGONI, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA" Volume 1 Issue 1 Oct, 2025