Assessing Localized Contamination Hazard and Groundwater Quality Challenges in Water-Stressed Peri-Urban Accra, Ghana

Annan, Stephen T.; Frimpong, Bright; Owusu-Fordjour, Collins; Boasu, Bismark Yeboah

doi:10.4236/gep.2022.101002

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“…In the wells belonging to the high contamination class, high levels of microorganism populations are found in comparison with the WHO standards (2017). This contamination can be caused by domestic discharges, the existence of wells near latrines and surface water infiltration into the wells (Annan et al, 2022). The results of the present study are consistent with Ntep et al (2021) who reported high numbers of coliforms and faecal streptococci in wells in the upstream catchment of the Biyémé River in Cameroon.…”

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Assessment of the hygienic quality of groundwater for drinking and domestic use in the peri-urban villages of the municipality of Jacqueville in Cte dIvoire

Keiba¹,

Kouassi²,

Amenan³

et al. 2022

Int. J. Water Res. Environ. Eng.

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The shortages in the distribution of drinking water from the public network in the municipality of Jacqueville lead the population of the peri-urban villages of the said municipality to turn to well water, the quality of which remains a concern. The objective of this study is to evaluate the hygienic quality of well water used by the population for their domestic needs. The measurement and sampling were carried out on eleven wells in three peripheral villages of the commune. The analysis covered ten physico-chemical parameters (T, pH, EC, Turbidity, salinity, NO 3 , NO 2 , NH 4 , PO 4 and SO 4 ) and three microbiological parameters (total coliforms, Escherichia coli and faecal streptococci). Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to the data to highlight the phenomena causing the degradation of the water. The calculation of the fecal contamination index (FCI) revealed three classes of water quality: Uncontaminated wells, moderately contaminated wells, and heavily contaminated wells. The study of the general quality shows that most of the wells studied had warm, turbid water with a high population of pathogenic microorganisms. This study highlighted the health risk incurred by the population when consuming the water from these wells without prior treatment.

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Assessment of the hygienic quality of groundwater for drinking and domestic use in the peri-urban villages of the municipality of Jacqueville in Cte dIvoire

Keiba¹,

Kouassi²,

Amenan³

et al. 2022

Int. J. Water Res. Environ. Eng.

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“…There is widespread contamination of drinking water in Ghana. Research shows that water bodies in Ghana are contaminated with microbes and other chemical contaminants [76][77][78] that go a long way to exposing people living in these communities to health risks. Most of these water sources are full of rubbish, animal waste and parasites that are detrimental to the health of individuals.…”

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The National Significance of a DNA Revolution: A Call for Policy Action towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sulley

Seidu

Lawal

et al. 2022

J. Hum. Earth Future

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Life has always remained a profound mystery, especially with the issue of inheritance, where no one knew how information was transmitted or stored. When it comes to the stability of life over a huge amount of time and its mutability in evolution, the DNA molecule forms a bigger part of the story than any individual might have thought. The discovery of DNA is considered a passport to all mysteries of life and the present challenges in health, agriculture, crime solving and environmental challenges in Ghana suggest that the national relevance of the DNA revolution will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals in Ghana. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2022-03-02-010 Full Text: PDF

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“…The most common human health hazard connected with nitrate ingestion is methemoglobinemia caused by nitrate-derived nitrite. Higher chloride levels in water may not be harmful to human health, but the effect is dependent on the related cation, such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, and potassium(Annan et al,2022). Sulphate concentrations greater than 250 mg/l, according to the WHO, should be notified to health authorities since they might cause catharsis, dehydration, and gastrointestinal and digestive disorders (WHO, 2010).…”

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The Impacts on Consumer Health from Dug Well Contamination - A Crucial Drinking Water Source

Thaniem¹,

Prakash²,

Muniyandi³

2022

IJRASET

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Main objective of this review is to analyse potential sources of pollution, constituents, consumer health risks related to contaminated drinking water, and remediation strategies. Dug wells with poorly protected well mouth-covering or unlined wells are more susceptible to biological and chemical contamination. Physical irregularities in the lining and covering of the well act as a door to the entry of pollutants into the well. Residential, municipal, commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities can have an impact on ground water quality. Agriculture is one of the most common human activities that have an impact on both surface and groundwater. Water resource quality is determined by geological characteristics such as soil kinds, topography slope, plant roots, water dissolution with minerals/soils, and the radioactive decay of elements. Septic tanks, pit latrines, and sewer systems are the main source of faecal contamination in the groundwater system. Pesticides, fertilisers, and livestock dung frequently introduce heavy metals into aquifers, posing a direct hazard to human health. Waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, syphilis, and typhoid have been linked to a lack of adequate water. Drinking water containing various anions and heavy metals, such as Cd, Cr, Co, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, and others, has a substantial negative impact on human health. Drinking water treatment removes impurities from the source water, making it safe to drink. The long-term goal of decontamination is to detect and remove hazardous compounds from water cost-effectively and reliably.

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Assessing Localized Contamination Hazard and Groundwater Quality Challenges in Water-Stressed Peri-Urban Accra, Ghana

Cited by 6 publications

References 12 publications

Assessment of the hygienic quality of groundwater for drinking and domestic use in the peri-urban villages of the municipality of Jacqueville in Cte dIvoire

Assessment of the hygienic quality of groundwater for drinking and domestic use in the peri-urban villages of the municipality of Jacqueville in Cte dIvoire

The National Significance of a DNA Revolution: A Call for Policy Action towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Impacts on Consumer Health from Dug Well Contamination - A Crucial Drinking Water Source

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