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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Assessment of groundwater quality in a typical rural settlement in southwest Nigeria
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 4, No. 4, Year 2007
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In most rural settlements in Nigeria, access to clean and potable water is a great challenge, resulting in water borne diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of some physical, chemical, biochemical and microbial water quality parameters in twelve hand - dug wells in a typical rural area (Igbora) of southwest region of the country. Seasonal variations and proximity to pollution sources (municipal waste dumps and defecation sites) were also examined. Parameters were determined using standard procedures. All parameters were detected up to 200 m from pollution source and most of them increased in concentration during the rainy season over the dry periods, pointing to infiltrations from storm water. Coliform population, Pb, NO3- and Cd in most cases, exceeded the World Health Organization recommended thresholds for potable water. Effect of distance from pollution sources was more pronounced on fecal and total coliform counts, which decreased with increasing distance from waste dumps. The qualities of the well water samples were therefore not suitable for human consumption without adequate treatment. Regular monitoring of groundwater quality, abolishment of unhealthy waste disposal practices and introduction of modern techniques are recommended. © 2007 MDPI. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adekunle, Iheoma Mary
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Adetunji, Michael Tunde
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Gbadebo, Adewole Michael
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Banjoko, O. B.
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
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Citations: 259
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3390/ijerph200704040007
e-ISSN:
16604601
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Nigeria