A Geochemical Survey of Groundwater in Khana and Gokana Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria

Udom, G. J.; Ushie, F.A; Esu, E. O.; OOFOJEKWU, P. C; EZENWAKA, I S; Alegbeleye, W.O.

doi:10.4314/jasem.v6i1.17196

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“…The obtained range is lower than 4.2 -8.9 reported in groundwater from Uyo, Nigeria by Beka and Udom [35] but, higher than 5.15 -6.50 reported in groundwater within Uruan, Nigeria by udousoro and Umoren [36]. Water samples from studied boreholes except Mbiatok, Nung Ukot and Odiok Itam were acidic which is typical of ground water within Niger Delta area of Nigeria as reported by Udom et al [48] and Udom et al [49]. These boreholes should be treated to reduce their acidity as prolong consumption of acidic water may result in metabolic acidosis [50].…”

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Potability of Groundwater in Itu Local Government Area, South-South of Nigeria

Ebong¹

2017

IJMSA

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Abstract:Water samples were obtained from eight (8) different boreholes in Itu local government area, South-South of Nigeria. These samples were treated and analyzed using standard methods for their pH, temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total hardness (TH), dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) levels. Mean levels of all the parameters determined in studied groundwater were within their safe limits except lead and cadmium. This study revealed that concentrations of Pb and Cd rendered water from the studied boreholes unsafe for human consumption considering the toxic nature of these metals. Variable correlations were observed among the studied physicochemical properties of water. Pollution index analysis also confirmed the hazardous nature of lead and cadmium in groundwater from studied boreholes. Proper treatment of studied boreholes to eliminate these toxic metals has been recommended as prolong consumption of this untreated water may eventually result in health problems associated with pb and Cd toxicities.

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Potability of Groundwater in Itu Local Government Area, South-South of Nigeria

Ebong¹

2017

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“…In respect of agricultural uses, groundwater from the different areas were put to be of low-salinity and low-alkalinity hazard, good to excellent quality for irrigation on the basis of Na%, sodium absorption ratio (SAR) and RSC. These studies were documented in the work of Longe et al (1987), Otezie (1991), Edet (1993), Olarewaju et al (1997), Udom et al (1998Udom et al ( , 2004, Edet et al (2011), Ajayi (1998), Ajayi and Obot (1998), Erah et al (2002), Ahiarakwem and Ejimadu (2002), Ogunbanjo (2004), Olobaniyi and Owoyemi (2004), Ozoko (2004), Adediji and Ajibade (2005), Ofoma et al (2005), Efe et al (2005), Edet and Okereke (2002), Alagbe (2006), Abulude et al (2007), Olobaniyi and Efe (2007), Adekunle et al (2007), Jatau and Bajeh (2007), Chukwu (2008), Boboye (2008), Adebo and Adetoyinbo (2009) and Nganje et al (2010).…”

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Geochemical and quality assessment of groundwater in some Nigerian basement complex

Odukoya

2015

Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Fifty samples from hand dug wells and boreholes were collected at Ijebu Igbo and its environs within the basement complex of some part of southwestern Nigeria. The purpose was to establish preliminary baselines for constituents in the groundwater and also to determine the quality for both drinking and irrigation purposes. Physical parameters were determined in situ using the appropriate digital meters, while the analysis of trace elements and cations in water was carried out using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry at Actlabs, Ontario, Canada. The order of relative abundance for major elements is NaAl, Fe, Na, K and P were above the EPA 2012 recommended standard for drinking water in 79, 23, 3, 37 and 6 % of the water samples, respectively, and geochemical process is being influenced by both man activities and weathering of silicate minerals. Sodium absorption ratio ranges between 0.12 and 10.43 and falls within excellent and good for irrigation purpose. Only 78 and 22 % of water samples were suitable for irrigation based on the soluble sodium percentage and magnesium adsorption ratio, respectively, while all the water samples were good for irrigation purpose based on Kellys ratio. Concentration of Te and Ti was below the detection limit for all the samples. As, B, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, U and Zn though present in water were below recommended standards for all the samples. Ni and Sb exceeded recommended standard only in sample W24, and Ba exceeded recommended standard in W20 with value as high as 909.76 ppb. Mn and Pb were higher than recommended standard in 12 % of the samples, respectively. The pollution index varied from 0.09 to 1.66 with 8 % of the water samples showing pollution index above 1. Generally, groundwater in the study area is suitable for both domestic and irrigation uses except samples W4, W20, W24, W47 and W49. However, since heavy metals are not biodegradable, they tend to bioaccumulate and biomagnify in the body and eventually become harmful to human health.

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“…Potable water is an essential ingredient for good health and the socio-economic development of man (Udom et al, 2002) but it's lacking in many societies. Clean water is priceless and a limited resource that man has begun to treasure only recently after decades of pollution and waste (Sinderberg, 2003).…”

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“…Borehole water become unsuitable for domestic use as a resource due to contamination that makes it unfit for many purposes (Agbaire & Oyibi, 2009). The aim of water quality management is usually to minimize the health risks associated with either direct or indirect use of water (Udom et al, 2002). Standards and guidelines in water quality stem from the need to protect human health (Minh et al, 2011).…”

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Assessment of Borehole Water Quality for Domestic Use in Three Selected Wards in Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State

Getso¹,

Mustapha²,

Abubakar³

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JESS

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The quality of water used for domestic purposes from three boreholes in Wudil Local Government (KUST Wudil, Unguwar Danya and Unguwar Fulani) was analyzed and assessed for a period of five weeks using standard methods of sampling and laboratory analysis. Parameters tested include pH dissolved oxygen (DO), five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 ), nitrate ion (NO 3 ), conductivity, hardness, temperature total dissolved solids (TDS) and turbidity. Results showed that there are significant differences between the different wards. However, a one way ANOVA conducted reveals significant difference (p < 0.05) between the different sites and physicochemical parameters. It is therefore recommended that government should be more effective in controlling the point source of pollution in the area.

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A Geochemical Survey of Groundwater in Khana and Gokana Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria

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Potability of Groundwater in Itu Local Government Area, South-South of Nigeria

Potability of Groundwater in Itu Local Government Area, South-South of Nigeria

Geochemical and quality assessment of groundwater in some Nigerian basement complex

Assessment of Borehole Water Quality for Domestic Use in Three Selected Wards in Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State

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