IMPACT OF FLARED GASES ON BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC COMPONENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND AGBADA FLOW STATION, RIVERS STATE
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of gas flaring on the environs around the igwuruta flow station. The study adopted the completely randomized block design (CRBD) due to the similarity of the experimental points where the ambient air quality readings (from 4 stations). Instruments like Aero Qual 500 Series (Gas Monitor), GT 321 Particulate Metre, Automated Global Position System (GPS), Extech Meteorology Metre, and Measuring Tape were used to assess the parameters or pollutants in the environs around the Igwuruta flow station. The study revealed that the environs around the Igwuruta flow station is polluted with pollutants like: CO2 =563.5 μg/m3, N02 = 0.070 μg/m3, O3 = 0.0175 μg/m3, So2 = 0.00 μg/m3, H2S = 0.00 μg/m3, CH4 =0 μg/m3, CO =0.2μg/m3, NH3 =0.2 μg/m3, Pm 2.5 =0.009 μg/m3, Pm 10 = 0.0134 μg/m3, noise =54.2dBA, temperature =31.7 OC, WS =1.43 m/s, and RH = 71.2% which differ from the daily WHO and DPR standards. Furthermore, the study found that the concentration of CO2 could lead to the possibility of respiratory diseases, skin disease, ear defects, etc. While the high temperature could lead to intense heat that can affect humans (especially pregnant women delivering prematurely), including plants and animals. The study recommended amongst others that: trees should be planted to absorb the excess concentration of CO2 around the environs of the Igwuruta flow station, alongside high temperature resistant plant like Lantana should be planted in the communities bordering the Igwuruta or Agada flow station with high intensity of temperature.
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Published in AFRICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENGINEERING & AGRICULTURE
ISSN: 6349 -7207
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