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Air quality index of Asa-dam industrial area, Ilorin, Kwara State

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  • Adeola Anthony DADA

    (Center for Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies (CEERMS) Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • John Tolulope SALAMI

    (Center for Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies (CEERMS) Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria)

  • Henry Olawale SAWYERR

    (Center for Ecological and Environmental Research, Management and Studies (CEERMS) Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria Department of Environmental Health Science, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria)

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.

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  • Adeola Anthony DADA & John Tolulope SALAMI & Henry Olawale SAWYERR, 2020. "Air quality index of Asa-dam industrial area, Ilorin, Kwara State," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(10), pages 22-26, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:10:p:22-26
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