Abstract
Levels of physico-chemical parameters (pH, phosphate, hardness, biochemical oxygen demand, temperature, total solids , heavy metals, etc) were determined in the water samples collected from Ihuku River. The results of the physico-chemical analysis showed that the levels of Lead, Chromium, Nickel and Cadmium were higher than is fit for consumption. In general, water samples from Location 2were found to be more contaminated than those from Location 1. The car wash and greater population use at Location 2 could be the reason. Some of the physico-chemical parameter values falls within the World Health Organisation and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water Quality limits for drinking water, some are not. Therefore, source protection is proposed for these bodies of water if sustainable development is to be attained in the area.
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