WATER ANALYSIS
Abstract
Access to good water is one of the critical problems that deserve most attention. The effect of soakaway system on ground water quality is a problem. With a complex nature, it necessitate a multidisciplinary research explore sustainable ways of improving access to potable water. Uv visible spectrophotometer Hach 5000 was used to analyzed the five samples of water taken from five different clans in Uli and were sent to Cross River State water board limited (CRSWB Ltd.) For the analysis and results were obtained from each clan. Result obtained in five clans showed that, the volume of the total coliform, conductivity and pH concentration on ground water for distances of 3m, 3m, 7m. 9m, 11m 13m, 15m and 17m depends on the location of soakaway system from a ground water source, which shows that the closer the soakaway system the higher the concentration of contamination in ground water quality. However, more test needs to be carried out on the chemical biological and physical methods of the water found in the area to ascertain its safety for consumption. Recommendations have been made to the community and other stakeholders to ensure sustainability of potable water in the selected communities.
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