TITLE:
Impact of Sand Mining and Sea Reclamation on the Environment and Socioeconomic Activities of Ikate and Ilubirin Coastal Low Income Communities in Lagos Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria
AUTHORS:
Mynepalli Kameswara Chandra Sridhar, Godson Rowland Ewa Ekpenyong Ana, Temitope Ayodeji Laniyan
KEYWORDS:
Land Reclamation, Coastal Areas, Sand Mining, Environmental Impact, Water Quality, Air Pollution
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
Vol.7 No.2,
February
28,
2019
ABSTRACT: Land reclamation is gradually posing negative impact on man due to unplanned
urbanization. A study was carried out on impact of land reclamation
through sand mining of coastal communities in Ikate and Ilubirin in Lagos,
Nigeria. Ten waters (8 surface and 2 groundwater sources), 10 soil samples
and air were collected and taken for analysis. Results of water revealed concentrations
lower than WHO (2017) and SON (2007) standards. Soil/sediment
with average crustal value revealed Pb and Cd above standard values, which is
attributed to anthropogenic influence on soils. Quality of air in the study was
mainly particulate matter arising from the sea and reclaimed land in the surroundings
of the environment with the highest Total Suspended Particulate
of 0.8 mg/m3 in sulfur dioxide. This explains corrosion found on the roofs of
the communities. Therefore, in the development planning adequate precautions
should be put in place to avert environmental degradation.