EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL POLLUTION ON DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND PH IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effect of crude oil pollution on dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH levels in an aquatic ecosystem using water samples collected from Agbarho River. Five samples were analyzed (one polluted and four polluted) with varying volumes of crude oil. The results revealed that crude oil pollution led to a noticeable decrease in dissolved oxygen levels and a slight alteration in pH, indicating reduced water quality. The findings suggest that crude oil contamination negatively impacts aquatic life by limiting oxygen availability and disrupting chemical balance within the ecosystem. This study emphasizes the need for effective environmental management practices to minimize the ecological consequences of oil pollution in aquatic environments.
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