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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Physicochemical parameters of water samples from taylor creek between Edagberi–Better land axis, rivers state, Niger delta, Nigeria
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Edori O S, Odoemelam S A, Uedeme-Naa B
Abstract
The concept of pollution is phenomenon that is widely distributed all over the world and has required the involvement of both public and individual efforts to bring about a lasting solution to its continuous growth. Water samples were collected from Taylor Creek between Edagberi and Betterland axis of the Creek. The water samples were analyzed for physicochemical parameters at different stations bimonthly using standard procedures. The result of the variables showed that conductivity and temperature were highest in station 2, salinity was highest in station 1, while total suspended solids (TSS) and total dissolved solids (TDS) were highest in station 4 and turbidity was highest in station 3. Bimonthly observation showed that conductivity was highest in December, TDS and TSS were in June, salinity in February and temperature in August. Te examined values of pH were highest in station 4 and June, those of Chloride (Cl‑) were highest in station 2 and February, nitrate (NO3‑) was highest in station 3 and February, sulphate (SO32-) was highest in station 2 and February and phosphate (PO43‑) was highest in station 4 and April. The values of dissolved oxygen (DO) was highest in station 2 and December, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) was highest in station 1 and October and chemical oxygen demand was highest in station 3 and February.All the parameters examined were within the WHO requirement for domestic water use except BOD, turbidity that were above the requirements. However, COD and (PO43-) that were either lower or higher than the standard requirement. The result showed a water body that has been affected by human interferences and may not be fit for consumption.
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Pages:37-42
How to cite this article:
Edori O S, Odoemelam S A, Uedeme-Naa B "Physicochemical parameters of water samples from taylor creek between Edagberi–Better land axis, rivers state, Niger delta, Nigeria". International Journal of Advanced Science and Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 37-42
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