INVESTIGATION OF COLIFORMS IN LAGOS LAGOON ECOSYSTEM WITH A FOCUS ON SALINITY AND POLLUTION LEVELS

Abstract

Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This study investigates the presence of coliform bacteria in the Lagos Lagoon ecosystem, focusing on the effects of salinity and pollution levels. Water samples were collected from five locations, and both physicochemical and bacteriological analyses were conducted according to standard procedures. The results indicated a significant range of total coliform counts, with values reaching up to 2.5 x 10^6 cfu/mL, highlighting a concerning level of faecal pollution in the lagoon. The findings underscore the urgent need for regulatory measures to prevent the discharge of untreated waste into the waterbody, thereby protecting the ecosystem and public health.