Bashir Abubakar
Assessment of borehole water quality in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis, Nigeria
Abubakar, Bashir; Adekola, Olalekan
Abstract
This study investigates the chemical concentration of borehole water in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis so as to assess their suitability for domestic use. Water samples were collected from twenty-two boreholes, one sample from each of the twenty-two administrative wards (Wards are the lowest political units in
Nigeria) in the metropolis. Samples were analyzed in the laboratory using standard guideline procedures suggested by American Public Health Association (APHA). Eleven contamination indicators were tested and results obtained were compared with chemical guideline values for drinking water provided by World Health Organisation (2011) and Standard Organisation of Nigeria (2007). The study reveals that chloride (Cl-), iron (Fe++), nitrate (NO3 -), pH, sodium (Na+) and total hardness (CaCO3) are the main sources of borehole water contamination in the study area. This has health implications that include hypertensions and heart and kidney diseases which are on the increase in the region. Poor sanitary condition and intensive use of inorganic fertilizer are implicated as sources of contaminants. We therefore suggest the setting up of water sanitary agencies that will monitor and regulate health based targets of water quality at ward levels.
Citation
Abubakar, B., & Adekola, O. (2012). Assessment of borehole water quality in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis, Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.5897/ijwree12.012
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 29, 2012 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
Deposit Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
Journal | International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering |
Print ISSN | 21416613 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 9 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5897/ijwree12.012 |
Keywords | borehole, chemical concentration, sanitation, water quality, WHO, Yola-Jimeta Metropolis |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/951158 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ijwree12.012 |
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