Study Of Water And Sediment Contamination In The Mekrou River

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AuteurTOGBE, FINAGNON CREPIN ALEXIS
AuteurYETE, PELAGIE
AuteurAHLONSOU, E DANIEL
AuteurADANHONDJI, S MARCOS
AuteurGBAGUIDI, HUBERT FREDERIC
AuteurCHOUTI, K WARIS
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2023
ResumeBackground Life on earth is possible thanks to certain vital resources, including water, which is essential for the sustainable socio-economic development of a country. Faced with anthropogenic pressures on this blue gold, it is necessary to have better monitoring of water resources. It is in this context that this work studied the level of contamination of the waters and sediments of the Mékrou River related to agricultural activities. The aim was to characterize the samples, assess the level of eutrophication of the waters and propose mitigation measures. Materials and Methods: Water and sediment samples were taken from 8 sites along the river for physico-chemical analyses. Results: The results of the analysis of these samples showed high contamination in conductivity, COD, BOD5, SO4 2- and suspended solids mainly in the village of Gorgoba and in the village of Sakabo. The conductivity varies between and 1662 μS/cm with a maximum value recorded at the level of the Tokoro village. The pH is relatively neutral, on the other hand, the nitrite and ammonium contents are negligible. Conclusion: This study inferred that the quality of the water and sediments of the river has been altered by anthropogenic activities and natural phenomena. Healthy agricultural actions are on the horizon
DOI10.9790/2402-1712020715
Autre identifiantBECDB-12748
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/10998
Languefr
Fait partie deIOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT)
SujetMékrou
Sujetsédiment
SujetWater
Sujetcontamination
TitreStudy Of Water And Sediment Contamination In The Mekrou River
TypeArticle

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