THE ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGROUND WATER QUALTY AT ADIABO, IBAKO, AND OLD ADIABO IN ODUKPANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA SOUTHERN SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF CROSS RIVER STATE NIGERIA

Student: Felix Okon Ekpo
Supervisor: Prof Peter Neji
HOD: Dr Patience Nkom
Department of Chemistry
Physical Sciences
University of Cross River State, Calabar

Abstract

The aim of this research is to assess the underground water quality in Odukpani L.G.A, Southern senatorial District of C.R.S, Nigeria. The study involve the collection of H20 samples from various underground sources at Ibako community, Adiabo community, and Old Adiabo community and analyzing them for key water quality parameters such as pH =5.52,6.50 an 5.91 and and turbidity, electrical conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), TSS, BOD, DO, TS, TC, Heavy Metals analysis and various chemical constituents. The results of this study will help to identify potential water quality issue in those areas and provide important information for the development of the appropriate water management strategies. It is hope that the result of this assessment will contribute to improving the overall water quality and accessibility in Odukpani L.G.A., if the government does the needful to provide portable water for the communities.

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