ANALYSIS OF MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF WASTEWATER FROM TAMBUWAL ABATTOIR, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Atiku Yari Dogon Daji; Sa’adu Abdullahi Kaffe; Ahmad Bello; Nura Maikawai Salah; Zayyanu Danbaba kware

doi:10.71146/kjmr214

Authors

Atiku Yari Dogon Daji Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author
Sa’adu Abdullahi Kaffe Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author
Ahmad Bello Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author
Nura Maikawai Salah Department of General Studies, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author
Zayyanu Danbaba kware Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr214

Keywords:

Abattoir, waste water, Health Determinants , pollution, public health, fungi, bacteria

Abstract

Pollution is threatening water quality worldwide. Abattoirs are examples of sources of polluted waste water that can affect biota. This study examined the microbiological and physicochemical parameters of wastewater from the Sokoto Modern Abattoir in Nigeria. The key findings are: Microbiological analysis results include, 1. Bacterial isolates (12 bacterial isolates were identified, including Staphylococcus chromogene, Proteus Vulgaris, Enterobacter Aerogene, and others); 2. Fungal isolates (Fungal isolates were also identified, with varying macroscopic characteristics). 3. Coliform count: The coliform count was high, indicating potential contamination. Physicochemical Analysis; Temperature, Dissolved oxygen, Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and Chemical oxygen demand (COD) were lower, but pH was high, indicating potential pollution. Conclusively, the study highlights the need for quality analysis at abattoirs to safeguard public health and protect the interests of animal rearers.