Air quality index of Asa-dam industrial area, Ilorin, Kwara State.
- October 24, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Health Sciences, IJRSI
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue X, October 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705
Air quality index of Asa-dam industrial area, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Adeola Anthony DADA1,2,3*, John Tolulope SALAMI1,2, Henry Olawale SAWYERR1,2
1Center for Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies (CEERMS) Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria;
2Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria
3National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author
Abstract: In this study, assessment of air quality indices and its possible health impacts in Asa-Dam industrial area, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria was carried out. The ambient air quality measurement was done with respect to Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and carbon mono-oxide. Sample collections were limited to air quality. Air quality sources were randomly selected within the vicinity of the study area, but at different distances. Also, the samples were collected at different locations sixty (60) points. The monitoring exercises were taken in the daytime, the air pollution measurements were carried out using direct reading, automatic in-situ gas monitors; Smart AS8900 Multi-Gas Monitor was used in measuring carbon monoxide (CO), BR-SMART-126 Portable 4-in-1 Air Quality Monitor was used to detect PM2.5, PM10, Garmin Dakota 20 GPS was used to collect Coordinates of sampling points.
The result shows the mean concentration of PM2.5 (46.3217), PM10 (56.1544) were found to be higher than WHO standards but LEL (9.72667), CO (0.12056) were found to be below the international (WHO) permissible standard. Also in Table 4.3, the combined Air Quality index for Asa-Dam industrial area according to the USEPA scale used show that PM2.5 with AQI of 128 is unhealthy especially for sensitive group of people and can predispose them to Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart and lung disease and premature mortality in persons with cardiopulmonary diseases and the elderly. This high level can be as a result of Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, power plants and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of aerosols. Therefore, those in this group; people with respiratory or heart diseases, the elderly and children should avoid/limit staying for a long time outdoors.
PM10 with AQI 51 shows its moderate, although people with respiratory diseases are at most risk in this group. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. The AQI (1) For carbon monoxide (CO), is good and does not pose any treat to health.
