Physicochemical and Microbiological Assessments of Newly Dug Borehole Water Sources in Rafi Local Government, Minna, Niger State

Abstract

The quality of potable water depends not only on its physical and chemical characteristics but also on its biological characteristics. Potable water is often sourced from surface water, mainly rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater -boreholes and wells; of which boreholes are supposedly superior. In the present study, the physicochemical and microbiological status of six newly drilled boreholes in Rafi Local Government Area, Minna, Niger State was assessed. Twenty-two physicochemical parameters and coliform count were determined. Water samples were collected from newly drilled borehole water sources in Tsofomension 1, TsofoMension 2, Katako, Tunga Bako, Kagara and Kwana. The colour, odour, taste, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, pH, chloride and copper ions were within acceptable limits. Iron and manganese content of the three regions were highly elevated

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“…This may be because the soil bedrock or the river bank is ferruginous. Contrary to the finding of this study, some earlier studies in Niger 33 and Borno States 12 reported lower iron concentration levels that were within WHO recommended level. Though iron was reported to be an important element in the human body, its presence in water, however, could also be associated with health risks 33 .…”

“…Contrary to the finding of this study, some earlier studies in Niger 33 and Borno States 12 reported lower iron concentration levels that were within WHO recommended level. Though iron was reported to be an important element in the human body, its presence in water, however, could also be associated with health risks 33 . Non-detection of iron in hand-dug well water during the dry season was consistent with the finding of a previous study which reported non-detection of iron in the water sample of their location 33 , though seasonal variation was not considered in their studies.…”

“…Though iron was reported to be an important element in the human body, its presence in water, however, could also be associated with health risks 33 . Non-detection of iron in hand-dug well water during the dry season was consistent with the finding of a previous study which reported non-detection of iron in the water sample of their location 33 , though seasonal variation was not considered in their studies. More so, the detection of iron concentration in hand-dug well water in the rainy season may be due to water run-off from rainfall.…”