Abstract
The physicochemical properties of groundwater fro m various locations in Bich i Local Govern ment Area of Kano State were analysed using standard methods. The samples taken from t wenty different locations revealed that the study area has a mean of Turbid ity 2.0 NTU, Colour 2.5 TCU, Temp. 25℃, P H 6.8, Total A lkalinity 85.0 mg/ l, Total Hardness 71.83 mg/ l, and others are: Calciu m 25.24 mg/l, Magnesium 2.19mg/ l, Iron 0.05, Chloride 7.89mg/l, Nitrate 0.79 mg/ l, Total d issolved solid 81.0 mg/l, and Conductivity 135µ S/cm,. The study was geared towards ascertaining the quality of ground water in the area and, it was observed that the water samp les were within World Health Organizat ion (W HO) and Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) permissible limit fo r ground water which satisfy the safety limit for its use for various purposes like do mestic, agricultural, and industrial. It was suggested that there should be regular monitoring and control of human activities to protect the ground water fro m contaminations.
Highlights
Water as a universal solvent has the ability to dissolve many substances be it organic or inorganic compound
The study was geared towards ascertaining the quality of ground water in the area and, it was observed that the water samp les were within World Health Organizat ion (W HO) and Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) permissible limit fo r ground water which satisfy the safety limit for its use for various purposes like do mestic, agricultural, and industrial
Colour in drinking-water is usually due to the presence of colour organic matter associated with the hu mus fraction o f soil o r the presence of iron and other metals, either as natural impurities or as corrosion products.[14]
Summary
Water as a universal solvent has the ability to dissolve many substances be it organic or inorganic compound. With this outstanding property, it is almost impossible to have water in its pure form since it cannot be held up in a vacuum. The quality of ground water depends on various chemical constituents and their concentration, which are mostly derived fro m the geological data of the particular region. Groundwater can be contaminated by naturally occurring sources. A number of chemical contaminants have been shown to cause adverse health effects in humans as a consequence of prolonged exposure through drinking -water fro m various sources Much of ill health wh ich
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