ASSESSEMENT OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOME BOREHOLES LOCATED NEAR WASTE DUMP SITES IN KATSINA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study aims to quantify the levels of some physicochemical properties in water samples collected from selected boreholes located near waste dump sites in katsina metropolis. The gross appearance of Physicochemical parameters; pH, Turbidity, Temperature, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Colour, Dissolved oxygen (DO), Acidity, Calcium hardness, Chloride (Cl-) and Nitrate (NO3-) were analyzed using standard analytical techniques. The analysis yielded the following mean values with range: pH (5.90 – 6.91), Turbidity (2.10 – 7.43 NTU), Temperature (33.5 – 34.5 oC), Electrical Conductivity (0.11 – 1.38 mS/cm), Dissolved oxygen (3.33 – 6.91 mg/L), Acidity (4.92 – 7.41 mg/L), Calcium hardness (102 – 183 mg/L), Chloride (131 – 230 mg/L) and Nitrate (6.03 – 14.92 mg/L). Most of the physicochemical parameters analyzed were within the acceptable limits stipulated by WHO (World Health Organization) and NSDQW (Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality). Hence the quality of the water samples were found below the tolerable level and fit for drinking and domestic purposes.