EFFECTS OF SOLID WASTES ON THE QUALITY OF UNDERGROUND WATER
Abstract
The general objective of the study was to examine the effects of solid wastes, quality and its control on groundwater pollution in Ogwashi-uku (Ubulu-unor Road area) Delta State Nigeria. The study was born out of unregulated manner in which both domestic and industrial wastes are deposited on the streets, river courses, buried, burnt and discarded in refuse heaps. Solid waste commonly generated in Ogwashi-uku includes papers and polythene, tin and metals, ashes and dust, texture and rags, aluminium and other minerals. The analysis of physical, chemical and biological of raw water at two different boreholes in Ogwashi-uku close to dump site shows the waste produce leachates and gases when they are decomposed and are washed by percolating and infiltrating rain water into the groundwater. However, most of the water parameters tested fall within World Health Organization (W.H.O) recommendations while few are not. Inspite of this, recommendations are made to remedy the situations which include encouraging analysis of raw water, enlightenment campaign, groundwater exploration in Ogwashi-uku should be intensified and the principle of resource management should be adhered to.
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