Abstract
Distribution of Fungi density and diversity in a Surface water of Epie Creek in Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria
Highlights
Water is a fundamental resource needed for human existence because it’s necessary for human growth and crucial for agriculture, domestic and other industrial purposes
The distribution of total fungi counts across the various location and months in surface water of Epie creek is shown in Figures 1 and 2 respectively
The total fungi density across the various locations ranged from 1.09 × 103CFU/ml (Location B) – 5.98 × 103 colony forming units (CFU)/ml (Location A)
Summary
Water is a fundamental resource needed for human existence because it’s necessary for human growth and crucial for agriculture, domestic and other industrial purposes. Surface water is an important source of potable water to several families in Nigeria especially in the coastal areas where access to ground water is limited [1]. Wastes from agriculture eg insecticides (sniper), industrial chemicals and leachates from waste dump result in contamination surface water and ground water in areas with high water table. In the Niger Delta region Nigeria, surface water contamination occurs mainly from human activities such as oil and gas exploration either through artisanal or motorized processes, dredging as well as unsustainable waste management practices and water transportation among others [3]. Other smaller water bodies such as creeks, creeklets and rivulets serve as waste dump in many areas in the Niger Delta especially in Bayelsa State
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