The microbial quality of soil around the oilfield wastewater discharge pond was investigated to determine the microbial dynamics in the soil. Soil samples were randomly collected at four different parts around the pond and 80 meters away from the pond (control) at a depth of 0-15...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v12i130261
Wastewater samples from abattoirs in Bayelsa and Rivers State were evaluated for their microbiological and physicochemical properties. The microbiological parameters were analyzed using standard microbiological techniques while the Physicochemical parameters were analyzed based o...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v11i130243
Bacteriological and nutritional quality of market and home smoke dried shrimp was carried out. Fresh and dried shrimps were bought from market. One set of the fresh shrimp was not rinsed before they were home smoke dried and used for analysis, another set was rinsed with clean wa...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i530243
The effects of soil microbes on nitrate, phosphate and total hydrocarbon content of various concentrations of oilfield wastewater were investigated for a period of 28 days using standard methods. Periodic sampling of the treatment options from each flask were carried out after 24...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v15i430109
Environmental pollution resulting from oil exploitation and exploration has impacted negatively on the biodiversity of the affected areas. Therefore, this study investigated the response of soil microorganisms to oilfield wastewater. The oilfield wastewater and soil samples were...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v15i430107
Aim: To determine microbiological quality of fresh water in Isiokpo community. Study Design: This study employs standard scientific methods, statistical analysis and interpretation. Place and duration of the Study: Fresh water samples were collected from Isiokpo community in Ikwe...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i130078
Aim: This study was carried out to compare the bacteriological and physicochemical qualities of boreholes and mono-pumps water samples used as sources of domestic water supply, in Abonnema Community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. Methodology: A total of forty-ei...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i430217