The River Ekulu is a 25-kilometre (16 mi) long river and the largest body of water in the city of Enugu, in Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria. It originates within the city and flows entirely through its built-up areas.
Geographical Information
- Location: Enugu, Nigeria
- Region font code: Africa/Middle East
- Coordinates: 6°25'0" N, 7°36'0" E (DMS)
- Decimal Coordinates: 6.41667° N, 7.6° E
- UTM Position: LN40
- Joint Operation Graphics Reference: NB32-06
- Length: ~25 km (16 mi)
Hydrographic Classification
- Type: Stream (Class H – Hydrographic)
- The river basin is entirely within Enugu's urban environment.
Pollution
Due to its location within a densely built-up urban area, River Ekulu is subjected to daily pollution from a wide range of economic and human activities.
- Acts as a wastewater channel for domestic and industrial effluents.
- Urban runoff and improper waste disposal contribute to degradation of water quality.
Climate
- Climate zone: Tropical (Africa/Middle East)
- Coordinates: 6°25'0" N, 7°36'0" E
- Time zone: UTC/GMT+1 (Africa/Lagos)
- Local time reference: Sunrise ~08:46, Sunset ~20:53 (local time varies seasonally).
Environmental Concerns
- Continuous contamination due to lack of adequate wastewater treatment.
- Threats to aquatic life and public health from pollution.
- Need for river basin management and environmental remediation.
References:
- Geographic and hydrographic data for River Ekulu.
- Local environmental and urban studies on Enugu water bodies.