Water Crisis in

Nigeria
Ari
Nigeria

- Western Coast Africa

- 190.9 million (2017)
- Arid (dry)
- Humid Equatorial

(Nigeria location)
Problems

Contamination: Water is not clean to

drink because it has poisonous metals
and pesticides.

Less precipitation: It’s rains less, so there

is not enough water to drink (500mm per
3~4 months)

Chlorinisation: Water includes chlorine

during the dry season.

(Resources of water in Nigeria)

Water Cycle

- Help to remove pesticides

- Focus on surface off

(Visual water cycle)

Solution

Natural pesticide

Advantage: No poison

Disadvantage: Expensive
Sources
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