Abstract
The ground water quality of Mubi Town in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State was studied to examine the suitability or otherwise of their use of the groundwater for drinking and domestic purposes. Ten ground water samples from boreholes and dug wells were randomly collected each during raining seasons in the months of June, July and August, 2007. The samples were analyzed with reference to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Physico-chemical parameters were studied and concentrations of heavy metals were determined. Results of the analyses revealed that the water samples were slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (near neutral) (pH 6.30±0.01 to 7.52±0.05), and that the water samples were good for drinking and domestic purposes. Key words: Ground water, quality, Mubi, boreholes, dug wells.
Highlights
The water required for domestic consumption should possess a high degree of purity and it should be free from suspended and dissolved impurities, bacteria, etc
Results of the analyses revealed that the water samples were slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, and that the water samples were good for drinking and domestic purposes
This study was aimed at determining the physicochemical parameters and heavy metals’ levels in the boreholes and dug water wells which are the chief sources of water supply in Mubi Town of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State
Summary
The water required for domestic consumption should possess a high degree of purity and it should be free from suspended and dissolved impurities, bacteria, etc. Both dug wells and boreholes waters are expected to be less contaminated. Ground waters have unique features, which render them suitable for public water supply. They have excellent natural quality, usually free from pathogens, colour and turbidity and can be consumed directly without treatment (Jain et al, 1996a). There are various ways ground waters may suffer pollution e.g. land disposal of solid wastes, sewage disposal on land, agricultural activities, urban runoff and polluted surface water (Jain et al, 1995)
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