1 Strategic Space Application Department, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Abuja, Nigeria.
2 United Nation’s African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (UN-ARCSSTEE), Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(02), 1020-1031
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.2.2425
Received on 01 July 2024; revised on 08 August 2024; accepted on 10 August 2024
Open uncontrolled solid waste disposal has become prevalent in Nigeria due to economic limitations, inefficient organizational frameworks, inappropriate technology, unplanned development, and insufficient waste management capacity. This improper waste management has led to numerous health problems in the environment. The study aimed to identify the locations of dumpsites within the study area and their proximity to residents. Spatial data was collected using GPS, a camera, Google Earth, and Google Maps, while questionnaires were administered using a random sampling technique. Geospatial techniques were used to determine high-risk areas for health issues. Buffer analysis, using the proximity tool at distances of 30m, 50m, and 70m based on field observations and measurements, revealed that residents living within 30m of dumpsites reported a high presence of disease vectors and the highest incidence of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, diarrhea and dysentery. They also experienced pollution from foul odors and smoke from burning waste. Disease incidences decrease with distance from the dumpsites, with those living 50m away experiencing fewer diseases and those at 70m having the least occurrences. The study concludes that dumpsites in neighborhoods pose significant health risks to the community. It recommends establishing a standard transfer station at a suitable location in the study area and evacuating the existing dumpsites.
Dumpsites; Health Risks; Waste Management; Jahi District; Geospatial Analysis
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Amina Abubakar Nasir, Okon Ekpo Ebeiyamba, Caleb Odiji, Binta Ahmad, Epsar Philip Kopteer, Sumaiyat Kpanja Abdullahi, Kamila Abba Tukur, Vivian Aaron Ibrahim, Rukkaya Musa and Philip Okoh Amodu. Analysis of dumpsites and their potential health risks to residents of Jahi District, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(2), 1020-1031. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.2.2425