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Vol.5 , No. 1, Publication Date: Jan. 11, 2018, Page: 22-27
| [1] | Ezeh Emmanuel Chidiebere, Department of Industrial Chemistry, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. |
| [2] | Omuluche Collins Onyeka, Department of Industrial Chemistry, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. |
Some physico-chemical parameters/pollution indicators on ground and surface water around industrialised part of 9th mile corner, Enugu urban and Ajalli stream all in Enugu State, Nigeria, were ascertained using standard methods. The pH ranged from 6.5 - 8.5 at the water temperature between 26°C to 30°C. Turbidity of 5.00 NTU and slightly above were observed, with the total dissolved solids of 12.94, 31.96 and 867.93mg/l for 9th mile, Enugu urban and Ajalli stream respectively, while the total suspended solids were 2.70, 5.32 and 59.32mg/l respectively. The biological Oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen ranged from 1.33-10.00mg/l and 1.43mg/l - 5.85mg/l respectively, with chemical Oxygen demand value of 4.47, 3.7, and 24.95mg/l, and chloride ion concentration of 7.67 and 7.32, and 154.32mg/l for the 9th mile, Enugu urban and Ajalli stream respectively. The total hardness and electrical conductivity ranged from 17.42 to 112.57mg/l and 53.32-985.67µcm/s respectively. Therefore, despite the rapid industrial growth, the ground water in 9th mile corner of Enugu State, Nigeria, can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes with little or no treatment. It provides business opportunities and is suitably recommendable for industries specialized in the manufacture of beverage drinks and/or related products.
Keywords
Water, Physicochemical, Industrialisation, 9th Mile, Enugu
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