Rapid building growth and environmental impacts in Kano Nigeria

Abstract

All Rapid building growth is one of the top environmental challenge especially in developing nations. Kano metropolis Nigeria is rapidly expanding that calls for in-depth study. The aim of the study is to assess the environmental impacts of buildings growth in Kano metropolis Nigeria towards sustainability. Carbon monoxides CO was sensed with the aid of device Gas Sensor by Crown Cone and water sampled was taken from the existing ponds and analysed in the laboratory considering physiochemical properties of suspended particles, salinity, colour and total hardness. Geographical Information System (GIS) was used for the location maps preparation. Both indoor and outdoor carbon monoxides was sensed and recorded in selected local governments. The Outdoor carbon monoxide records of the sampled local governments areas of Kano Metropolis shows that Tarauni and Kumbotso recorded exactly 012 ppm as the highest records and Tarauni local government area maintain the highest indoor carbon monoxide emission also. Dala and Fagge local governments' areas depicted 011 ppm as the second highest records with regards to outdoor carbon monoxides emission but Dala, Gwale and Fagge local governments portrayed proportionately equal amount of indoor carbon monoxides emission of 008Ppm. In addition, the results of water analysis reveals that suspended solid contents and the salinity level of Shema Pond being more contaminated with (248 mg/l and 25 mg/l) against Hauran Wanka Pond with (61 mg/l and 20 mg/l). Colour and t. hardness of Hauran Wanka Pond indicates 501 ml/g and 0.16 mg/l) which is higher than Shema Pond with (290 mg/l and 0 mg/l). It is strongly recommended to preserve and conserve both water and air resources in the metropolis for suitability.