PHYSICO CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER SOURCES IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA.
1O.A Jonah & 2S.A Rahap
ABSTRACT
The samples of boreholes and well waters were collected from Shabu, Ombi and Akunza communities in Lafia Local government of Nasarawa State in North central. The samples were analyzed physiochemical using standard method to ascertain the portability of these sources of water (A total of six groundwater samples comprising of three wells and three boreholes were monitored). Result from this study revealed that 85% of the physicochemical parameter investigated conformed to WHO standard for drinking water while 15% showed a little deviation. It was therefore recommended that a comprehensive survey that will involve both the physicochemical and bacteriological analysis be conducted on all the sources of groundwater available in all the villages where most study reside. The medical records of the students in relation to the source of water intake should also be conducted in order to compliment the result of this study.
Keyword: Groundwater, Environmental Health, Physicochemical.
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