Investigation of some Quality Parameters in Groundwater from Afuze, Edo State, Nigeria
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Oyakhilome Gloria Irenosen, Department of Chemistry, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Adefemi Samuel Oluyemi, Department of Chemistry, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Asaolu Sunday Samuel, Department of Chemistry, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Akinola Olufemi Korede, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Physico-chemical characteristics and heavy metals concentrations were determined in the underground water for dry and wet seasons. The results obtained showed significant (P<0.05) seasonal variation in most measured parameters. All parameters analyzed revealed compliance with drinking water standard except colour, turbidity, nitrate, iron and lead that exceeded their limit in some of the wells and borehole. The affected borehole and wells call for periodic monitoring and treatment to improve the quality of the water. In addition, the pattern of lead concentration in the borehole water could be seen as anthropogenic influence while other metals present in the entire underground water source are more of natural origin. The study was designed to characterize and acquire environmental analytical data on some chemical pollutants about the underground water source. It has successfully furnished some vital information on the current quality status of the study area.
Underground Water, Physico-Chemical Parameters, Heavy Metals, Guideline
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