Physical and chemical characteristics of water from Okamini Stream, Obio/Akpor, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria
1 Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, PMB 1220, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 08(01), 175–182.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.8.1.0157
Publication history:
Received on 22 June 2021; revised on 28 July 2021; accepted on 30 July 2021
Abstract:
Water samples were collected from Okamini stream and analyzed for some physicochemical parameters. The values showed that electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, chlorides, sulphates, nitrates and phosphates were within the range of values acceptable for domestic water use by WHO. Others such as turbidity, pH and salinity were not within acceptable range in water for human consumption. Although, the water from the stream at the time of evaluation may not be at an alarming situation, but calls for adequate surveillance and protection to avert possible decay that looks eminent.
Keywords:
Water; physicochemical characteristics; Environment; Pollution Control; River System
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