Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples of Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State of Nigeria

Bernard, Emmanuel; Ayeni, Nurudeen

doi:10.5923/j.env.20120206.02

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“…However, chloride concentrations in excess of about 250 mg/l can give rise to detectable taste in water. Chloride levels in the borehole water were above the levels reported by [16], but within the range reported by [2,22,24].…”

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“…The quality of groundwater is affected by the characteristics of the media through which the water passes on its way to the groundwater zone of saturation [15][16]. The greater part of the soluble constituents in ground water comes from soluble minerals in soils and sedimentary rocks.…”

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“…EC is an indicator of water quality and soil salinity, hence the relatively high values observed in some water samples showed high salinity; thus the waters might not be very suitable for domestic and agricultural use. The alkalinity of water may be caused by dissolved strong bases such as sodium or potassium hydroxide (and other hydroxide containing compounds), hydroxide ions are always present in water, even if the concentration is extremely small [16] Nitrate, the most highly oxidized form of nitrogen, is commonly present in surface and ground waters because it is the end product of the aerobic decomposition of organic nitrogenous matter. Some ground waters may also have nitrate contamination as a consequence of leaching from natural vegetation.…”

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Preliminary Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Borehole Water in the vicinity of Public Health Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Preliminary Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Borehole Water in the vicinity of Public Health Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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“…According to [19], colour in drinking water is usually due to the presence of colour organic matter associated with the humus fraction of soil or the presence of iron and other metals, either as natural impurities or as corrosion products. From results obtained, it was observed that, the values of suspended solids varies between 30.20-52.30mg/L with higher values at DS and lower at sampling point JM.…”

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Water Quality Investigation by Physicochemical Parameters of Drinking Water of Selected Areas of Kureken Sani, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano

Hassan¹

2017

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There are different sources through which groundwater becomes contaminated and these includes organic wastes, industrial effluents, urban runoff, agricultural activities, geological factors as well as others. Kureken Sani is a newly developed residential area with scattered settlements. The purpose of this research was to analysed the physicochemical parameters from the area and to compare with the standards given by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ). Three samples were collected from different locations for the analysis. The parameters analyzed are pH, temperature, Total dissolved solids, Total suspended solids, Suspended solid, Electrical conductivity, Alkalinity, Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , colour, free Co 2 , turbidity, Total hardness and Chloride. The results indicated that all the parameters analyzed are within the permissible limits recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) with exception of turbidity level at YS sampling station, Mg 2+ concentration at DS and YS sampling point and total hardness from sampling point DS.

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“…The quality of Groundwater depends on various chemical constituent and their concentration which are mostly derived from the geological data of the particular region. Groundwater is generally less susceptible to contamination and pollution when compared to surface water bodies [1].…”

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Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State of Nigeria

Nahannu¹

2017

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Abstract:The physic-chemical parameters of Groundwater from various locations in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State were analyzed using standard methods. The samples taken from ten different locations revealed that the study area has a mean of Alkalinity 79.0 mg/l, temp. 21.64°C, turbidity 5.9NTU, total hardness 65.54 mg/l, pH. 7.13, total dissolved solid 56.54 mg/l, conductivity 111.31 us/cm and total suspended solids 5.2mg/l. As the results indicated all the physicochemical parameters are within the maximum contaminant levels set by standard organization of Nigeria (SON), Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) and world health organization (WHO) except for turbidity level in Babawa and Dansarai sampling sites which are close to Wase Dam. However, since some of the results indicate high levels above the standard set by WHO, NSDWQ and SON safe limits there is the tendency of high potential health hazards to the inhabitants of the areas that uses these water sources for drinking and other domestic purpose without treatment. As the results indicated, some of the parameters analyzed showed higher concentration above the WHO, SON and NSDWQ contaminant level especially the sampling sites very closer to Wase Dam which is believed to be contaminated, the following steps are recommended for lowering the concentration, heating the water before used can remove the temporary hardness. Domestic and industrial waste should be properly disposed or recycled. Relevant agencies should make concerted effort to control, regulate and educate the community on indiscriminate waste disposal from domestic and industries within the study area and also further research should be carried out to assess the level of some other parameters.

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Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples of Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State of Nigeria

Abstract: The physicochemical properties of groundwater from various locations in Bichi Local

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Preliminary Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Borehole Water in the vicinity of Public Health Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Preliminary Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Borehole Water in the vicinity of Public Health Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Water Quality Investigation by Physicochemical Parameters of Drinking Water of Selected Areas of Kureken Sani, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano

Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Samples in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State of Nigeria

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