Volume : 08, Issue : 05, May – 2021

Title:

32.SIGNIFICANCE EFFECT OF URBANIZATION ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN WARRI METROPOLIS OF DELTA STATE

Authors :

Malumi T., Malumi S.O. and Aniesedo J.M.

Abstract :

This research is based on the significant effect of urbanization on ground water quality in warri metropolis as a case study. This research Aim to ascertain how urbanization has altered the groundwater quality in the study area, to aware the inhabitant to know the danger of sitting of borehole around septic tanks and dump site, also to provide quick solution to the observed problem, in order to minimize the contamination. Water sample were collected from five different boreholes sited around septic tanks and refuse dump within the study area. (Sample 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Physiochemical and bacteriological methods were used to analyze the water samples in laboratory. Parameters were compared with 2011 W.H.O permissible limit for drinking water. The average of the test results of the 18 parameters obtain include pH (4.9), Tempoc (30.74), TDS (46.9), Conductivity (91.85), DO (3.3), BOD (1.05), Chloride (16.12), Phosphate (0.59), S (0.10), No2 (0.62), NO3 (<0.01), NH (0.07), Turbidity (0.86), TSS (1.4), Ka+ (0.13), Z+ (9.8), Fe+ (1.4), Mercury (<0.01), coliform count (48). the test results were compared, all parameters were within the limit except pH, coliform count, Turbidity, Iron, and temperature. With the variation graphs, the water quality in the study area is fairly good. For suitability the water should be properly treated before use and monitoring policy for sitting boreholes, septic tanks, and dump sites should be ensured.

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Please cite this article in press Malumi, T et al., Significance Effect Of Urbanization On Groundwater Quality In Warri Metropolis Of Delta State.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(05).

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