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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Quality of groundwater around mechanic workshops in Bauchi metropolis
Authors
Chioma Okeke, Baka Edward, Hannatu Akanang
Abstract
The study investigated the quality of groundwater of nine well water
samples collected in some areas around some mechanic workshops located within
Fadamamada, Dutsen Warinje and Federal low Cost Road using standard methods, in
order to assess the impact of auto-mechanic activities within these areas.
Results obtained from analysis indicated that the mean values of all the
studied parameters were below the limits set by Nigeria standards for drinking
water quality ((NSDWQ) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) limits, except
for EC and TDS of well 1 (1126±1.10µS/cm, 562±1.00mg/l) and well 3
(1118±1.30µS/cm, 593±1.20mg/l) in Federal low Cost Road, and colour of water in
Well 1 (25 TCU) in Fadamamada, well (20 TCU) and well 3(15 TCU) in Federal low
Cost Road respectively. While the levels of Cu and Pb were below the standards
limits used, Cr levels (0.28±0.01 – 0.78±0.04 mg/kg), Cd (0.01 – 0.02mg/kg) and
Mn (0.20 and 0.1mg/l respectively), except in wells 1, 2 and 3in Dutsen Warinje
were found to exceed their permissible limits. Based on these exceptional
cases, the continuous monitoring of well water in the studied communities
should be conducted so as to mitigate the risks that these mechanic workshops
could pose on the quality of well water for domestic and other applications.
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How to cite this article:
Chioma Okeke, Baka Edward, Hannatu Akanang "Quality of groundwater around mechanic workshops in Bauchi metropolis". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 57-62
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