https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jgme <p>Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment</p> en-US Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jgme/article/view/2110 <p>Welding is an important aspect of industrial process and a viable source of income for a vast majority. It is however characterized by occupational and environmental risks and constitutes much harm due to poor standards and regulations. This study assessed welding activities and its impact on air quality in welding workshops with a view to provide insights on environmental regulations required. Data on air pollution were obtained from 7 welding workshops in Awka town following standard procedures. Notable pollutants identified within the welding environments were: Particulate Matter (PM1.0, PM10, and PM2.5) µg/m3 and chemical compounds: HCHCO (Formaldehyde) mg/m3, Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) mg/m3 , Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/m3 , and then the Air pollution level (A.P.L). Each of the pollutants contributed to the total air pollution levels without anyone significantly contributing more than others. Particulate matter (PM1.0) and CO were much correlated to the air pollution level than others; and the risks associated with such pollutants used to show the risks and harm welding constituted in the region. With weak regulations and standards as it pertains to the workshops, work ethics and precautionary measures in the area, both welders and non-welders were seen to be prone to the risks emanating from such processes. Adherence to standard procedures and regulations were advocated for safer welding processes.</p> Nwabueze, I. Igu Chinero, N. Ayogu Paul Ajibo Copyright (c) 2023 2023-05-21 2023-05-21 6 1 1 9 https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jgme/article/view/2873 <p>Functional public water supply scheme remains an integral part of liveable cities. However, access to functional government water supply scheme has remained elusive in several states including Anambra State. Despite successive efforts on the part of government to mitigate associated problems, the results seem not to be evident yet. This paper examined water supply facilities in Awka Anambra State and its geospatial distribution. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze data generated from distributed questionnaire. GPS and ArcGIS (version 10.5) were also used for acquiring coordinates and plotting as well. Quadrat analysis and Kolmogorov Smirnov test were used to determine the geographical distribution of water facilities in the area. The results showed that Government water supply facilities were found to be moribund. Residents depend on water vendors for daily supply or resort to personal wells and boreholes amongst other sources. This translates to proliferation of wells and boreholes as well as residents patronizing sources of questionable quality. Government water supply facilities were also found to be randomly distributed but access to its services is found to be lopsided. The implication of this is that some residents have better access to borehole locations than others. The Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) and the Anambra State Physical Planning Board were enjoined to take up the responsibility of ensuring good planning of the water supply facilities to guarantee access to majority of consumers. This paper also suggests proper reticulation be done to ensure water supply to the nooks and crannies of the study area.</p> Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye Samuel Oji Iheukwumere Kelechi Friday Nkwocha Copyright (c) 2023 2023-04-01 2023-04-01 6 1 10 24