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Environmental Education: A Tertiary Institution’s Indoor Air Quality Assessment in Nigeria

Francis Olawale Abulude(1), Sunday Acha(2), Oluwatoyin Arinola Gbotoso(3), Kikelomo Mabinuola Arifalo(4), Susan Omolade Ademilua(5), Lateef Johnson Bello(6), Yemisi Victoria Olayinka(7), Charles Aladesaye(8),


(1) Science and Education Development Institute
(2) Federal University of Technology
(3) Federal College of Agriculture
(4) Bamidele Olumilua University of Education
(5) Federal College of Agriculture
(6) Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
(7) Ijapo High School
(8) Bamidele Olumilua University of Education
Corresponding Author

Abstract


In this study, we are interested in the indoor air quality of a tertiary institute in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the amount of formaldehyde (HCHO), the total volatile organic compound (TVOC), and the particulate matter (PM1.0; PM2.5, and PM10). The assessment was conducted using a Multifunction Air Detector. The results are as follows: 0.000-0.021 mg/m3 (HCHO), 0.003-0.205 mg/m3 (TVOC), 5.000-8.000 μg/m3 (PM1), 7.000-11.000 μg/m3 (PM2.5), 9.000-12.000 μg/m3 (PM10), and 0.560-0.940 (PM2.5/PM10 ratio), with mean values of 0.001, 0.069, 6.091, 8.182, and 9.636 respectively. Higher HCHO and TVOC values were obtained in Chemistry and Biology laboratories compared to others. The results obtained are below the 24 h pollution recommended standards of EPA and WHO. Statistically, there are correlations between the pollutants. Although the locations looked safe, it is recommended that constant monitoring of the indoors should be ensured and proper ventilation should be provided.

Keywords


air detector; classrooms; EPA; indoor; PM; residential rooms; TVOC

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