Advances in Recycling & Waste Management

Borehole Water Quality Assessment in Bekwarra, Nigeria

Abstract

Odey Emmanuel Alepu, Giwa Abdulmoseen Segun and Harrison Odion Ikhumhen

This study briefly discussed water hygiene condition in Rural Bekwarra Community. Based on the 5 selected parameters for the experiments, results showed that average permeate Fluoride was 1.6 mg/L, pH of 7.8, average Iron (Fe+3) of 0.7 mg/L, Lead (Pb) of 0.02 mg/L, and Total Dissolved Solids of 578 mg/L. From the results, it showed that only pH had average value within the standard requirement for drinkable water in Nigeria. Thus, there is a considerable need for the treatment and recycling of borehole water in the community before use.