An Assessment of the Physico-Chemical Parameters of Ihuku River

Abstract

Levels of physico-chem. parameters (pH, phosphate, hardness, BOD, temp., total solids, heavy metals, etc.) were detd. in the water samples collected from Ihuku River. The results of the physico-chem. anal. showed that the levels of Lead, Chromium, Nickel and Cadmium were higher than is fit for consumption. In general, water samples from Location 2 were found to be more contaminated than those from Location 1. The car wash and greater population use at Location 2 could be the reason. Some of the physico-chem. parameter values falls within the World Health Organization and Nigeria Std. for Drinking Water Quality limits for drinking water, some are not. Therefore, source protection is proposed for these bodies of water if sustainable development is to be attained in the area. [on SciFinder(R)]