Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The environment is impacted by atmospheric ammonia (NH3) in a number of ways, including the global nitrogen cycle, ecology, and the production of secondary particles. Our findings present an unparalleled depiction of the temporal and geographical properties of atmospheric NH 3 in and around this megacity, based on long-term, continuous measurements of NH 3 at various locations in Ondo State. The increase in atmospheric ammonia during this anthropogenic era is believed to pose a significant threat to humanity, with scientists linking it to a rise in global warming and climate change. KP-826 multiple gas detector was used to investigate ammonia gas in five locations within Ondo state and its correlation with meteorological parameters was examined in this study. The selection of Dumpsite, Cattle rearing farm and Poultry farm was purposeful because of their involvement in the production of ammonia gas. The mean concentration of NH 3 (ppm) during wet season was 3.87 ± 1.60 and for dry season was 5.87 ± 1.60. The mean temperature (°C) in wet conditions is 32.51 ± 1.27, which is a little lower than the mean (33.51 ± 1.25) in dry conditions. The mean wind speed (in m/s) during wet conditions is 1.21 ± 0.32, which is greater than the mean wind speed (in m/s) during dry conditions of 1.11 ± 0.32. The mean value of humidity for wet situations is 72.08 ± 2.31, which is a little lower than the mean value for dry conditions, which is 76.07 ± 2.31. This work evaluated the potential health risks associated with NH 3 . The total hazard quotient (THQ) for adult was 1.30 × 10 –6 for children 1.50 × 10 –6 . The children's HQ ranged from 2.41 to 4.15. The adult's ranged from 8.70 to 15.13. However, it was discovered that the health risk posed by breathing in atmospheric NH 3 was far higher than the USEPA limits, where HQ > 1.
Source: Discover Atmosphere
Language: English
Subfield: Atmospheric Science
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,240
OpenAlex ID: W4403731089