University of Benin water supply system: Microbiological and physico-chemical assessments

Christian Agatemor () and Patrick O. Okolo
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Christian Agatemor: University of Benin
Patrick O. Okolo: University of Benin

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2007, vol. 27, issue 2, 227-239

Abstract: Abstract The microbiological and physico-chemical characteristics of the drinking water supplied by the Central Borehole at the University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus were investigated. The investigation entailed assessment of the pH, turbidity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, conductivity, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, sulphate, chloride, N-nitroso compounds, cadmium, chromium, nickel, lead, zinc, manganese, iron, coliform count, BOD5 and COD of the water at the Central Borehole and at ten residential quarters. The assessment indicated that the water was fit for drinking and other domestic applications. Results were also compared with WHO, EU and Nigeria FEPA standards. The results showed that the pH values of the water (5.01–5.86) and total coliform count (1–2/100 ml) expressed as MPN were outside the limits set by the WHO, EU and FEPA. The data also showed that the other water quality parameters assessed were within WHO, EU and FEPA permissible limits. The results of ANOVA showed that significant changes occurred during distribution.

Keywords: Central Borehole; Distribution; Benin City; Significant; Leachate; FEPA; Groundwater (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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