International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Comparative Analysis of Electrical Conductivity of Groundwater from Hand-dug Wells and Boreholes in Bida, Nigeria

    Samuel Terungwa Temaugee*, Hauwa Mohammed Kudu, Theresa Avusuahi Daniel, Abubakar Umar, Benedict Ubawuike Akano, Akangbe Ramoni Lasisi, Clement Majebi Dania, Yusuf Koko Arzika, Abubakar Idris Dangana, Mohammed Abdullahi, Love Igbodefe Omokhoa

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 32-42
    Received: 11 May 2025
    Accepted: 26 May 2025
    Published: 13 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.20251302.11
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    Abstract: The human body is composed of three-quarters of water, emphasizing the significant influence of water quality on our health. Consequently, it is essential to assess water quality in each lithologically distinct region. This research aimed to assess the Electrical Conductivity (σ) of water from Hand-dug Wells and Boreholes in Bida. A total of 40 sam... Show More
  • Research Article

    Characterization of Macro Litter and Microplastics Abundance in the Ogunpa River, Ibadan: Intimation for Solid Waste Management and Environmental Policy

    Obodo Kelechi Thank-God, Oloruntoba Omoladun Elizabeth, Adejumo Mumuni*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 43-55
    Received: 15 April 2025
    Accepted: 7 May 2025
    Published: 16 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.20251302.12
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    Abstract: This study characterized macro litter and microplastics abundance in the Ogunpa River with the intimation for solid waste management and environmental policy. Types of plastics and anthropogenic activities around the sampling points were observed using an observational checklist. Water samples were collected from five sampling locations along Ogunp... Show More