Effect Of Waste From Abattoir On Aba River

ABSTRACT

Samples of water were collected from various point along Aba River starting from the discharge point of the abattoir to determine the effect of abattoir work on the river. The sample was done in the morning and in the afternoon on three locations each. The samples were subjected to BUD, Ph, COD, Density and odour taste. The result obtained Showed the BUD varied between 6.0 —6.3mg/L 02, Ph 5.3±0.14 - 5.6±0.14, COD 5.0±0.12 — 5.3±0.12 mg/L 02, Density 0.95±0.02 g/cm3while the sample were odourless. The result obtained were either above WHO standard or with the stipulated range