Mynepalli Kameswara Chandra Sridhar, Godson Rowland Ewa Ekpenyong Ana, Temitope Ayodeji Laniyan^*

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Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Abstract: Land reclamation is gradually posing negative impact on man due to unplanned urbanization. A study was carried out on impact of land reclamation through sand mining of coastal communities in Ikate and Ilubirin in Lagos, Nigeria. Ten waters (8 surface and 2 groundwater sources), 10 soil samples and air were collected and taken for analysis. Results of water revealed concentrations lower than WHO (2017) and SON (2007) standards. Soil/sediment with average crustal value revealed Pb and Cd above standard values, which is attributed to anthropogenic influence on soils. Quality of air in the study was mainly particulate matter arising from the sea and reclaimed land in the surroundings of the environment with the highest Total Suspended Particulate of 0.8 mg/m3 in sulfur dioxide. This explains corrosion found on the roofs of the communities. Therefore, in the development planning adequate precautions should be put in place to avert environmental degradation.

Keywords: Land Reclamation, Coastal Areas, Sand Mining, Environmental Impact, Water Quality, Air Pollution

Cite this paper: Sridhar, M. , Ana, G. and Laniyan, T. (2019) Impact of Sand Mining and Sea Reclamation on the Environment and Socioeconomic Activities of Ikate and Ilubirin Coastal Low Income Communities in Lagos Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 7, 190-205. doi: 10.4236/gep.2019.72013.

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