scholarly journals Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Borehole Water in Ogbaru Communities, Anambra State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onuorah Samuel ◽  
Igwemadu Nkiruka ◽  
Odibo Frederick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Bacteriological Quality ◽  
Borehole Water

scholarly journals Borehole Water Quality Assessment in Bekwarra, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Odey Emmanuel Alepu ◽  
Giwa Abdulmoseen Segun ◽  
Harrison Odion Ikhumhen
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Water Quality Assessment ◽  
Borehole Water

scholarly journals Physicochemical and Microbial Evaluation of Selected Residential Borehole Water Samples in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-139
Author(s):  
Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor ◽  
Precious Ebuka Okeke ◽  
Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo
Keyword(s):  
Water Samples ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Enterobacter Aerogenes ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Borehole Water

Water is very important to the existence of humans though could also serve as vehicle for pathogenic organisms and dangerous organic and inorganic matters. The physicochemical and microbial analyses of selected borehole water samples in Awka residential areas were conducted with the aim of ascertaining suitability or otherwise for human consumption. The total hardness, pH, alkalinity, some common elements and presence of toxic metals were determined by standard methods of American Public Health Association. The presence of microorganisms in the water samples was also determined. Results of the physicochemical analysis of the borehole water samples showed a mean pH value of 5.52 below the WHO standard of 6.5 - 8.5 and mean total hardness of 150 ppm greater than the WHO standard of 70 ppm. The microelements such as manganese, zinc, lead, selenium, nickel and cadmium were found to be below detectable levels in the water samples. Five bacteria species were isolated and identified in the water samples as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The physicochemical properties and the bacteria load of most of the water samples indicate that they were unfit for human consumption as the samples were outside WHO reference standard for potable water suggesting a need for increased awareness for improved sanitation and hygiene practices in the state.

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