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Investigation of Groundwater Quality from Selected Wells in Paiko, Northcentral Nigeria

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  • AWEDA Abdulwahid Kolawole
  • AMADI Akobundu Nwanosike
  • KYARI Reuben
  • SAMUEL Abel
  • SAMSON Bitrus Awu

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Groundwater from hand dug wells and boreholes in Paiko, northcentral Nigeria were subjected to physico-chemical as well as microbiological analysis to determine their suitability for drinking purpose. The water from the hand dug wells are predominantly calcium magnesium chloride (Ca-Mg-Cl) water while those from boreholes are calcium magnesium bicarbonate water (Ca-Mg-HCO3) facies. The results showed elevated cations and anions concentration in the hand dug wells in addition to the water being slightly acidic. Also, the nitrate concentration in the hand dug wells is above the maximum permissible limit of 50mg/l postulated by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDQ). Microbiological analysis revealed Total Coliform Count of 100cfu and 360cfu in the hand dug wells and borehole respectively signifying faecal contamination. The study revealed that improper sewage systems as well as poor waste disposal is responsible for the poor water quality as well as elevated concentration of nitrate in hand dug wells, and as such the shallow aquifer groundwater in the area are not safe for drinking purpose with respect to all the parameters taken together.

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  • AWEDA Abdulwahid Kolawole & AMADI Akobundu Nwanosike & KYARI Reuben & SAMUEL Abel & SAMSON Bitrus Awu, 2022. "Investigation of Groundwater Quality from Selected Wells in Paiko, Northcentral Nigeria," Journal of Geography and Geology, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(1), pages 1-1, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jggjnl:v:12:y:2022:i:1:p:1
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