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Evaluation of Urban Drinking Water Quality in South East Nigeria

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  • International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations

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  • 2017

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The study evaluated the quality of urban drinking water in South Eastern Nigeria covering the states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. Fifteen drinking water samples were collected from identified sources of water supply including Borehole, streams and reservoirs in the states. All samples collected were subjected to physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis using standard laboratory techniques. Some of the measurements like temperature, ph and conductivity were carried out in-situ while other tests were carried out in the Laboratory. The values of the physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters were assessed based on World Health Organization (WHO) specifications for safe drinking water. Results indicate variations in values of the quality parameters across the states. Turbidity values exceeded 5.0NTU specified by WHO. Also magnesium hardness and iron concentrations exceeded acceptable limits as well as phosphates. However, the bacteriological qualities are generally acceptable as no growth was recorded at 35oC after 24hrs and there was absence of E-coli. The fluctuations in quality of drinking water should be a major source of concern to government agencies involved in water delivery. There is need for improved water quality control to be supported by coordinated policy and adequate legal and institutional framework which are essential tools for sustainable development.
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