Physico-chemical Assessment of Groundwater in Enen-Ito Community, Odukpani L.G.A., Cross River State, Nigeria
| Main Authors: | Etim, A. N., Egbe, A. E, Omaliko, E. C. |
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| Format: | Article eJournal |
| Terbitan: |
, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3540678 |
Daftar Isi:
- Physico-chemical assessment of ground water in Enen-Ito community of Odukpani L.G.A., Cross River State, Nigeria was carried out to ascertain the pollution level of the ground water which serves as major supply of water to people living in this community. Water samples were collected from three boleholes used frequently by the people for analysis using various standard methods. The parameters determined include pH, Temperature, Conductivity, Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Hardness, sodium, Lead, Manganese. Microbial loads were also determined. The results obtained infer that all the parameters analyzed fell within NIS 554: 2007 reference standard permissible limit for potable water in all of the samples. Although result of this study compares favourably well with the acceptable limit, there is therefore, need to establish sewage treatment plants in areas so that untreated sewage as well as agricultural activities common to these areas does not contaminate the water bodies. Hence, regular and quantified monitoring of geochemical characteristics of the surface water will be useful for sustainable water management.