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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 23, No. 1, 2019, pp. 151-157
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Bioline Code: ja19022
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2019, pp. 151-157
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Groundwater Quality Assessment in a University Sub-Urban Community in Delta State, Nigeria: Part A-Physicochemical Analysis
OWAMAH, HI
Abstract
This study provides detailed scientific information on the physicochemical properties of drinking water
from groundwater in a Nigerian university sub-urban community. Water samples from boreholes (BHs) and hand-drawn
wells (HDWs) in the community were collected and analyzed for their biological and physicochemical
parameters, and the metals from July 2016 to January 2017 for wet and dry seasons. Results obtained, showed that
the physicochemical factors complied with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, except for pH being
lower in some locations. In the wet and dry seasons, pH varied from 4.4 to 6.2 and from 4.8 to 6.7 respectively.
While the mean value for wet season was 5.7, dry season was 5.9; to give a seasonal mean difference of 0.2.Cd and
Pb, in both wells, for many locations, were slightly higher than the prescribed limits. The slight elevated
concentrations of Pb and Cd could be attributed to oil exploration activities in the study area. The study recommends
the provision of improved drinking water in the community.
Keywords
Groundwater; quality monitoring; contamination; Niger-Delta
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