FUW TRENDS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(A Peer Review Journal)
e–ISSN: 2408–5162; p–ISSN: 2048–5170
keywords: Physicochemical parameters, borehole, open well, stream, water
The physicochemical quality of water samples from ground and surface water in Obi Local Government Area was studied. Temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, turbidity, suspended solids, total hardness, total solids; sulphate and chloride ions were determined using methods prescribed by APHA. The elements determined were sodium by flame photometer and calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, lead, chromium and arsenic by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. It was found that the pH values ranged from 6.00 – 6.30 and were not within the limit of 6.50 – 9.50 prescribed by WHO. Copper and turbidity in some of the samples exceeded the WHO maximum permissible limits. However; other parameters were within the WHO limits. Therefore, all the sources assessed are acceptable as potable water to the areas. However, there is the need for constant routine analysis to ensure safety and non contamination of water before exposure for public use in the area of study.
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