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Water Quality Assessment of Kakuri-makera River for Irrigation
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Abui, Yunana Mba |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Abstract | The study examined the water quality of Kakuri-Makera River with the view to determine the quality of the water, investigate the toxicity level of the stream and examine the suitability of the stream for irrigation activities. Water samples were collected at three sampling points along the stream. One sample was taken at Kurmin Gwari upstream, and at downstream, one sample was taken at downstream. The parameter determined were Temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Nitrate, Sulphate, Total Dissolved Oxygen, COD, BOD using Standard Method. The metal parameters such as Silica, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Cobalt and copper were determined using Absorption Spectrophotometer (UNICAM, model, SOLAAR 969). The results of the analyses show that most of the parameters observed were highly concentrated above the recommended permissible limit set by WHO. This revealed that the river of Kakuri-Makera had become contaminated by the effluents discharged into it and is not suitable for irrigation. For sustainable management of the water resource, it is recommended that the state assembly should involve sanitation programmes. Government should assist in Earth dam's construction to provide water for irrigation in the area. Proper and adequate treatment of the effluents to a safety level before it is discharged by the company in order to save water body from further pollution. The prepared guidelines and standards from WHO relating to water pollution control should be strictly adhered to. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.internationalpolicybrief.org/images/journals/Engr/Journal%20Engr%20and%20science8.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
