Abstract: In this study, an examination was carried out to ascertain pipe-borne water quality in Ikwuano, Abia state. Eight(8) water samples were collected from selected locations in Ikwuano so as to investigate their physiochemical and biological properties. The following parameters were studied; Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), Total Hardness (TH), Chloride, Alkalinity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Sulphate, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Temperature, Salinity, pH, Turbidity, Acidity, Total Suspended Solid (TSS), Colour, Total Coliform Count (TCC), Streptococcus (STC), Total Viable Bacteria Count (TVB) and Escherichia Coli Count (ECC). The results of the parameters were checked with both global and local standards for drinking water quality so as know its level of conformity with the standards. The results indicated that the water from the selected boreholes was fit for human consumption as evidenced by its conformity with the stipulated standards. However, pH adjustment of the following water samples is recommended;PB1, PB5, PB6 and PB7 so as to make it alkaline.
Keywords: Ikwuano, pH adjustment, physiochemical parameters, biological parameters, standards.
Title: Qualitative Study of Pipe-Borne Water from Selected Locations in Ikwuano, Abia State Nigeria
Author: E. I. Ugwu, B. O. Chimah, E. L. Ikechukwu
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews
ISSN 2348-697X (Online)
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