Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

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  Assessment of the Physicochemical and Bacteriological Properties in Polyethene Packaged Sachet Water Generally Known as “Pure Water” Produced and Sold in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, South West, Nigeria
  Author(s): Onivefu Paul Asishana* and Irede Loveth Egwonor
  
  In this research, polyethene packaged sachet water from various producers, sources and distributors were analyzed for its physicochemical and microbiological characteristics. Samples were collected randomly from six (6) different locations/towns in Sagamu Local Government. The samples were analyzed for its physicochemical and bacteriological parameters. The results of the analyses were compared with the permissible limit set by WHO, EPA, Canada, and NIS. It was found that most of the parameters, turbidity 0.08-0.16 with permissible limits of 0.1-5.0, alkalinity 9-17 mg/l with permissible of 5.00 mg/l, Total hardness 3-6 mg/l with permissible limits of <60-100 mg/l, Phosphate 0.12-0.51 mg/l with permissible limits of <5 mg/l, Iron 0.02-0.21 mg/l with permissible limits of <0.03 mg/l, Calcium 2.10-4.80 mg/l with permissible limits of <75-200 mg/l, Nitrate.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2380-2391.2020.7.279

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