Impact of stone quarrying on the health of residents in Nigeria.
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of southwestern Nigeria
Twenty four (24) quarry soil-dust samples were collected within and outside the 12 rock aggregates and limestone quarries in southwestern Nigeria. Two samples from both inside and outside the quarry were regarded as uncontaminated and contaminated samples respectively.
Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, an objective was set to detect air pollutants at the quarry sites.
Environmental impact analysis of quarrying activities established …
Several serious environmental impacts related to quarrying activities on and near the river, such as vibrations, land degradation, land subsidence and landslides, water pollution, occupational...
1: The Map of Nigeria Showing the Location Sample Quarries …
This study was carried out at selected stone quarrying sites in the North-Central region of Nigeria that is made up of six states which are Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau as...
Investigation of environmental effect of stone quarrying …
The research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility necessitated this research. The two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria.
Environmental impact assessment of laterite quarrying from …
Therefore, this paper evaluates the impact of laterite quarrying for construction blocks, in one of the twin river basins in SW India, the Netravati–Gurpur river basin, where the activity is widespread.
Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental …
Limestone is used in environmental remediation projects, especially for wastewater treatment and acid mine drainage mitigation. Its alkaline qualities aid in the improvement of water quality in rivers, lakes, and industrial discharge sites by neutralising acidic pollutants.
Contextualizing the effects of stone quarrying: insights from …
"Most often than not, the operations of the quarry affect the quality of local water obtained from the rivers and streams. As a result, water-related illnesses such as cholera and intestinal worms are major health issues we encounter here" ( Respondent, Papasu).
Environmental Quality Management
Quarrying activities in the area were perceived to have both positive and negative impacts on the livelihood of people and the environment. Some of the most serious environmental problems were; dust pollution (82%), noise (76%), land degradation (74%), vegetation loss (60%) and vibration (52%).