Determination of Bacteriological and Physiochemical Properties of Som-Breiro River in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State Nigeria
- September 16, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Health Sciences, IJRIAS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume V, Issue III, February 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Iloma, Unwobuesor Richard; Ezi Beauty; Ene David Ukela, Wiri Thankgod Bariyaa
Department of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State College of Health science and Management Technology port Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: – The study seeks to examine the Bacteriological and physiochemical properties of Sambrero River in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Three (3) points were sampled from different locations designated as location (L1) location (L2) and location (L3) respectively, samples were collected in 0.1m of Sterile containers and were transported to the laboratory for immediate analysis. Ten (10) physiochemical, three (3) heavy metal sand three microbiological parameters were observed. Data was analyzed using standard methods (ALPHA, 1998) 20th edition and Ms-Excel version 2013 software. The result showed little variation in physiochemical parameters which are in line with World Health Organization (WHO) standard of potable water but shows much variation in microbiological parameters which are not in line with WHO standard, thereby making the water not wholesome and not potable for consumption except after proper treatment of the water. The work therefore recommends that members of Ekpena Community should ensure basic water treatment such as boiling and chlorination before consumption.
Keywords: Bacteriological, physiochemical, Sewage disposal, quality of stream water.
