Hydrochemical Assessment of Borehole Water Quality in Eku, Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

The quality of potable water in a society is of great relevance to the health of its inhabitants. Thus, prior to its utilization for drinking, domestic, agricultural, or industrial purposes, water quality must be evaluated. The aim of the research was to investigate the quality of some selected borehole water samples in Eku, Delta State, Nigeria. Twelve borehole water samples were collected in both wet and dry seasons and examined for physicochemical properties using standard analytical techniques. The results obtained showed that physicochemical properties such as pH, S.G, EC, total hardness, TDS, TSS, BOD and heavy metals were within the accepted maximum allowable limits of WHO for drinking water whereas S.G, total hardness and TSS were higher in concentration during raining season as compared to dry season due to increase in water level. Therefore, the results indicate that the groundwater quality in Eku is suitable for both domestic use and drinking, according to its physiochemical characteristics.