FRANCIS, OLAWALE ABULUDE and SAMUEL, DARE FAGBAYIDE and AKINYINKA, AKINNUSOTU and OLATUNDE, ELUBODE MAKINDE and JAMOK, JACOB ELISHA (2019) ASSESSMENT OF THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY OF AKURE, SOUTH – WEST, NIGERIA. QUALITY OF LIFE, 10 (1-2). pp. 15-27.
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Abstract
Air quality has been a major concern throughout the world, Nigeria inclusive. The monitoring of air quality involves indoor and outdoor air quality. In this study, our concern was on indoor air quality. The aim of this study was to assess the air quality of residential homes (17), classrooms (3), hospitals (2), offi ces (5), Shops (2), and laboratories (5) in Akure, Nigeria in terms of formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compound (TVOC), Particulate matter (PM1.0; PM2.5, and PM10). A Multifunction Air Detector was used for the assessment using the manufacturers’ procedures and the locations were identifi ed using a Mini GPS. The results revealed as follows: HCHO (0.001-0.030 mg/ m3), TVOC (0.003-362 mg/m3), PM1.0 (004-014 μg/m3), PM2.5 (006-020 μg/m3), and PM10 (006-022 μg/m3). The results obtained were below the 24 h pollution recommended standards (0.1 mg/m3- HCHO; TVOC; 10-20 μ/m3 PM) of EPA and WHO. Statistically, there were correlations within the pollutants and weather. The Indoor air quality (IAQ) depicted the areas as ‘good,’ and toxicity potential (TP) were below unity. Although the locations looked safe, it is recommended that constant monitoring of the indoors should be ensured and proper ventilation should be provided.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Adedamola Bameke |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jun 2020 17:29 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jun 2020 17:29 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/626 |
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