Evaluation of Lower Usuma Dam Water Quality for Domestic Supply (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Emmanuel Samuel Danbauchi
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Emmanuel Samuel Danbauchi: Department of Geography and Environmental Management University of Abuja, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 9, 219-224

Abstract: Dams are physical attempt of human being to reserved water for distribution in period of scarcity. Lower Usuma Dam was constructed to meet to the demand of quality water supply to the inhabitant of FCT, Abuja. This study evaluates the water quality of Lower Usuma dam for domestic supply. Qualitative research design was used for ten (10) samples that were collected covering specific points of procurement, processes and delivery of quality water supply which were analysed accordingly in a laboratory base on standard measurement for physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters. Using National Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) standard to evaluate water quality of Lower Usuma Dam, the result revealed acceptance in the physical and chemical parameters in a large extent but high concentration in bacteriological parameters above the maximum recommendation given by NSDWQ. Thus, the water quality of Lower Usuma Dam in Abuja has not met the acceptable standard for drinking at random but can be used for other domestic purpose.

Date: 2020
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