Physicochemical Analysis of Drinking Water from Various Sources in Billiri Local Government, Gombe State

Suleiman James Bwala, Joseph Akumah Ojogba, Salau A. Olanrewaju, Akoh Sunday Igala, Isa Ibrahim

Abstract


Water is an essential element of life and it has great effects on human health. This study is conducted on physicochemical analysis of drinking water in Billiri local government of Gombe State. Water samples from eight (8) different locations of the local government were collected and water parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, Total Dissolved Solid, Salinity, Turbidity, Alkalinity, and Total hardness were analysed. The results revealed that the tap water of Billiri local government is considered good for domestic use. Heavy metals presence such as; Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Arsenic (As) and Cadmium (Cd) had a bit higher recommended value whereas, Chromium (Cr) has the average mean of 0.022 mg/L lesser than the standard value of 0.05mg/L, Manganese (Mg) having 0.107 mg/L lesser to 0.1 mg/L and Zinc (Zn) 1.012 mg/L compare to 5.0 mg/L WHO value.


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