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    Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Abbatoir Effluent on Oko Oba River in Agege, Lagos Nigeria.
    (International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, 2024-12-23) Agboola, O. E. and Opasola O.A , Tella, R.A and Sakariyau, A.O
    Activities of Abattoir and its impact on the ecosystem has been an issue of major concern. This study delves into the assessment of physicochemical properties within Oko-Oba River in Agege, Lagos, Nigeria, with a specific focus on the potential influence of abattoir effluent on the quality of Oko-Oba River in Agege. The study involved the collection of water samples from strategic locations along the river, including the Point of Discharge (POD) of the abattoir and stream sites. An array of physicochemical parameters were analyzed, encompassing temperature, pH, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), total hardness, dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). Study’s findings unveiled discernible variations in physicochemical parameters in Oko-Oba River. The Point of Discharge (POD) from the abattoir exhibited higher turbidity and lower dissolved oxygen, signifying potential pollution sources and environmental stress. The study found that Abattoir effluent have significant impact on the Oko-Oba River (R = 0.999). In order to mitigate the detrimental impacts of abattoir effluent on Oko-Oba River, recommendations include the implementation of efficient wastewater treatment systems, regular monitoring, community awareness campaigns, adoption of sustainable technologies, collaborative efforts among stakeholders, further research initiatives, and legislative reforms.