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[MARCH FREE REPORT] WATER |
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by Serah Emiade | 23-03-2023 02:18
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Water use, scarcity, pollution, and treatment are critical issues that Nigeria is facing, and they are affecting the country's economic development, human health, and environmental sustainability. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria's demand for water is rapidly increasing, and the country is struggling to meet this demand due to various factors.
Water Use Agriculture accounts for the majority of water use in Nigeria, with over 70% of the country's freshwater resources being used for irrigation. However, the inefficient use of water in agriculture, coupled with urbanization and industrialization, is leading to an overuse of water resources and declining water quality. To address this challenge, Nigeria needs to adopt sustainable water use practices, such as promoting water-efficient irrigation techniques and water conservation in households and industries. Water Scarcity Water scarcity is a significant challenge facing Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions of the country, where water resources are limited due to low rainfall and limited access to surface water sources. This has resulted in a high level of water stress, where water demand exceeds available supplies. To address this challenge, Nigeria needs to invest in water infrastructure, including dams, boreholes, and wells, and adopt policies that promote water conservation and reuse. Water Pollution Water pollution is a significant challenge in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas, where industries discharge untreated wastewater into waterways, and households lack adequate sanitation facilities. This has led to high levels of water pollution, which can harm human health and degrade ecosystems. To address this challenge, Nigeria needs to adopt integrated approaches that address pollution prevention, control, and treatment, such as promoting sustainable industrial practices, improving sanitation infrastructure and services, and enhancing public education and awareness about the importance of protecting water quality. Water Treatment Access to safe drinking water is a significant challenge in Nigeria, with only about 60% of the population having access to safe drinking water. Inadequate water treatment infrastructure and services are one of the primary causes of this challenge, particularly in rural areas. To address this challenge, Nigeria needs to invest in water treatment infrastructure and services, promote the development of community-based water treatment solutions, and develop innovative water treatment technologies that are cost-effective and energy-efficient. Conclusion Water use, scarcity, pollution, and treatment are significant challenges facing Nigeria, and they require integrated and sustained action at all levels of society. By adopting sustainable water use practices, improving water governance and management, addressing water pollution, and promoting effective water treatment, Nigeria can ensure that water resources are protected and sustainably managed.
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Hello Serah! This is your mentor James!
First of all, sorry for the late comment!
Within your report, I had to stop and read again the statistics regarding accessibility to drinking water of the Nigerian population. I assume that construction of water filtration infrastructure should be one of the top priorities in order to improve the average health condition of the nation. Effective water treatment in urban areas and water purification in rural areas are surely needed.
Thanks for the wonderful report! Looking forward to reading your next one!
Posted 04-05-2023 16:38
Mentor Yewon Sir,
Thank you for reading my report. Thank you for your time, I don??t take it for granted.
Posted 15-04-2023 16:54
Hello Serah! This is your mentor Yewon.
I apologize for the late comment..!
The topic you selected for March free report, water, is a very important and vital matter to humans and whole living things on the earth. However, the amount of water is limited, so there are lots of problems regarding water, for example, water scarcity and water pollution, as you mentioned in your report!
Thank you for giving several topics to think about regarding water. Great job!
Posted 11-04-2023 00:15