Shared Seasoned Journal

                                                                                         ABSTRACT

The study examined hazardous effect of abattoir effluent on the chemical properties of Ntak Inyang Stream in Itu L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The objective investigated the chemical properties and hazardous effect of abattoir effluent on Ntak Inyang stream. Samples were taken from the abattoir and water samples from Ntak Inyang stream. Both samples were taken for analysis to determine pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, acidity, COD, Chloride, Nitrate, Phosphate, Sulphate, Magnesium, Calcium. It was discovered that waste water effluent contains high amount of heavy metals which has degraded the quality of stream water in Ntak Inyang, this may cause health hazard in the community stream. It was recommended that spilling of abattoir into the stream be prohibited so as to safeguard the quality of water the health standard of the community and an appropriate disposal system be provided for abattoirs.

KEYWORDS: Hazardous Effect, Abattoir Waste Effluent, Chemical Properties, Ntak Inyang Stream, Itu Local Government Area and Akwa Ibom State