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Energy and Environmental Engineering(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 3(3), pp. 61 - 66
DOI: 10.13189/eee.2015.030305
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Hazard Analysis of Domestic Ground Water Sources in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU, Yelwa Campus), Bauchi Nigeria
Ndububa Olufunmilayo *, Nwafor Izuchukwu
Department of Civil Engineering, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Ground water supply for domestic use accounts for a large proportion of domestic water use in the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) (Yelwa Campus). This implies that the sanitary quality of groundwater for domestic use in the institution is of paramount importance for the well being of the end users. The water quality of domestic groundwater sources in ATBU campus was analyzed by determining their physical, chemical and biological characteristics and 鈥楬azard Analysis' of the ground water sources for domestic use was determined based on the Water Safety Plan concept. Results obtained were compared to international water quality standards to identify the potential risks to various parameters and identify priority interventions to eliminate/ reduce contamination levels in the sources of water. Laboratory results showed that samples from a water source had Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Conductivity levels higher than values stated in the Drinking Water Standards. All other samples met the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) guidelines for drinking water in terms of the physiochemical requirements. Total bacterial count obtained from two of the water sources was linked to the method of abstract of water. Results from the Hazard Analysis showed that five water sources monitored met all the requirements for drinking water quality, corrective measured were proffered for three sources on Well/ Borehole head tightness.
KEYWORDS
Contamination, Pollution, Risk, Hazard, Sanitary
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ndububa Olufunmilayo , Nwafor Izuchukwu , "Hazard Analysis of Domestic Ground Water Sources in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU, Yelwa Campus), Bauchi Nigeria," Energy and Environmental Engineering(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 61 - 66, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/eee.2015.030305.
(b). APA Format:
Ndububa Olufunmilayo , Nwafor Izuchukwu (2015). Hazard Analysis of Domestic Ground Water Sources in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU, Yelwa Campus), Bauchi Nigeria. Energy and Environmental Engineering(CEASE PUBLICATION), 3(3), 61 - 66. DOI: 10.13189/eee.2015.030305.