TY  - JOUR
T1  - Issues in Environmental Pollution in Ekiti State
AU - , Femi Rufus Tinuola AU - , Jimoh Temitayo Owolabi 
JO  - Research Journal of Applied Sciences
VL  - 2
IS  - 5
SP  - 544
EP  - 547
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1815-932x
DO  - rjasci.2007.544.547
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjasci.2007.544.547
KW  - Environmental pollution
KW  -issues
KW  -water
KW  -disposal mechanism
KW  -technology
KW  - Ekiti State
AB  - This study examines various issues on environmental pollution in Ekiti state, Nigeria. Data on air, water and environmental pollution were obtained from relevant Government Agencies and Parastatals and other stockholders in charge of public health. The study delves into the review of the utilization of various water dams, industrial wastes and waste from household consumables. Various environmental pollution issues on various dumping sites were re-visited towards examining the effectiveness or other wise of agencies charged with refuse disposal. Relevant data show that environment pollution issues increase with urbanization most especially in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, posing possible health hazards to the residents. The need to engage modern technology that can recycle waste into usable products and more effective waste disposal mechanism were recommended among others towards ensuring an environmentally friend Ekiti State, Nigeria.
ER  -