Quality Characteristics of Groundwater Utilized by Resident Students of a Nigerian University

Okoli,; Chidi, G.; Njoku, Ikpechukwu; AC-Chukwuocha, Ngozi; Njoku, Paul C; Njoku, John Didacus; Dike, M.U; Ojiegbe, R

doi:10.3923/jas.2005.1088.1091

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“…Ezenwaji et al (2016) recorded that increase in biomass of bacteria was as a result of the fermentation of cassava in the cassava steeping site. Similar findings were also reported by different researchers (Shittu et al 2005;Okoli et al 2005). The May study also revealed that the highest Vibrio counts (VC) and Salmonella-Shigella counts (SSC) were found in sample 5 and the lowest SSC and VC were found in sample 4.…”

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Bacteriological examination of Obibia stream during wet and dry seasons in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ike

Odibo

Okeke

2021

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Diseases caused by contaminated water consumption are among the leading causes of death in children, the elderly, and people who are immunocompromised. Hence there is an important need to ensure that drinking water sources are free from pathogens that can endanger the health of consumers. This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of seasonal changes on the bacteriological distribution of the Obibia stream. A total of 30 water samples (500 ml each) were collected for the study at rainy and dry seasons for a period of May to July 2015 and December 2015 to Feb 2016, respectively. Bacteria present in the water samples were isolated and characterized using 16s rDNA sequencing. Total heterotrophic aerobic bacterial counts were determined using standard microbiological biochemical procedures. Their frequencies of occurrence were also determined. Total heterotrophic aerobic bacterial counts (THABC) were significantly higher (P=0.039) > total coliform count > fecal coliform counts > Salmonella -Shigella counts > Vibrio counts throughout the periods of sampling in the wet season, with the highest counts obtained in July. THABC was also significantly higher (P = 0.018) than other examined bacterial groups and had its peak in January. Bacterial genera present in the examined samples were identified as Shigella, Salmonella,

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Bacteriological examination of Obibia stream during wet and dry seasons in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

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Odibo

Okeke

2021

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Assessment of Physio-chemical and Bacteriological Quality of Water Supply for Domestic Use in Student Hostels in Nigerian University

Ogunde¹,

Agbeyei²,

Ojelabi³

et al. 2017

JEA

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The study examined the consistency in quality of water supply within the student halls of residence in a Nigerian University. The water samples were collected at four different points along the supply chain for three months and both physico-chemical and bacteriological tests were conducted on the samples based on World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water (NSDW) standards concurrently. The results of the physico-chemical test showed that all the samples were within the WHO and NSDW specified permissible range except their pH (4.57-6.00). However, the bacteriological results revealed that the Escherichia Coli (E. coli) of all samples (2, 2, 4 and 28cfu/100ml) were not acceptable. In addition, the fecal coliform results of two samples (0cfu/100ml) were within WHO and NSDW permissible limit values while other samples (1,2 cfu/100ml) were contaminated by some measure of fecal element. Nevertheless, the results of Total Coliform samples of two points were 0&3cfu/100ml therefore within the acceptable limit range but, the remaining two samples points (TNTC) were not acceptable. One of the influences on the result of the bacteriological is the closeness of the water supply pipes to the sewage pipes. In conclusion, bacteriological standard required by both WHO and NSDW was not satisfied in the water supply to the halls of residents. Therefore there is urgent need for the treatment of water supply against the presence of fecal elements to forestall liable diseases for sustainable health.

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Preliminary Study of the Impact of Poor Waste Management on the Physicochemical Properties of Ground Water in some Areas of Ibadan

Nkolika¹,

Onianwa²

2011

Research J. of Environmental Sciences

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Quality Characteristics of Groundwater Utilized by Resident Students of a Nigerian University

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Bacteriological examination of Obibia stream during wet and dry seasons in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Bacteriological examination of Obibia stream during wet and dry seasons in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Assessment of Physio-chemical and Bacteriological Quality of Water Supply for Domestic Use in Student Hostels in Nigerian University

Preliminary Study of the Impact of Poor Waste Management on the Physicochemical Properties of Ground Water in some Areas of Ibadan

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