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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Water quality assessment of umuchigbo stream, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu East L.G.A, Enugu
Authors
Okwesili L C, Ukaba K O, Emachi E, Nwafor S C
Abstract
One of the main causes of environmental problems worldwide is water
contamination, which has serious negative effects on human health in addition
to economic ones. Rural residents view bodies of water as convenient places to
dispose of trash. Another well-liked pathway for surface water pollution is
erosion runoff. In this paper, a water sample taken from the Umuchigbo region
in the Abakpa Nike axis of the Enugu East local government area was tested for the
concentration of many water quality indicators. The analysis employed standard
ASTM and ALPHA analytical procedures. It was shown that the water's high
turbidity (44 NTU) and high concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS)
(700.7 mg/L) directly correlate with its high temperature (30.5 0C). The
water's pH of 6.37 suggests that it is unfit for human consumption due to its
acidity, and its high conductivity of 109 µS/m may be attributed to the
presence of dissolved ions. Furthermore, even though the 5 mg/L of chloride is
within the W.H.O. standard, it is insufficient to meet the chlorine needs of
aquatic animals. This minute concentration might have resulted from the
significant amount of water present during the sample collection period because
of the extended rains. The absence of nitrate may have resulted from the sample
being taken during a season that is known for its heavy precipitation and big
water volumes.
Pages:26-26
How to cite this article:
Okwesili L C, Ukaba K O, Emachi E, Nwafor S C "Water quality assessment of umuchigbo stream, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu East L.G.A, Enugu". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 26-26
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