| Groundwater is one of the most valuable natural resources, playing a fundamental role in human health and wellness, socio economic development, and ecosystem functioning. Being the elixir of life, water resources ensure the stability of the ecosystem and the status of human health. Hydrogeochemical characteristics of the groundwater/surface water in the Ozalla were investigated by analyzing seven groundwater/surface samples, using various statistical methods and graphical approaches to identify factors affecting groundwater. Physical and chemical components (temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, solids, total hardness, total alkalinity), major components (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, SO42-, CO32-, Cl-, NO3-), as well as trace elements ((As, Fe, Mn, Al, Se, Co, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb) were analyzed. Major reactions occurring in the groundwater system were quantified by hydrogeochemical modeling. A statistical summary reveals the abundance of cations is Ca2+ > Na+ > Mg2+ >K+, while the abundance of anions is Cl- > NO3- > SO4 2-. Results showed groundwater with a slight tendency to acidity. Hydrochemical facies are predominantly of mixed Ca-Mg-Cl type in Piper trilinear diagram. Water-rock interaction and anthropogenic activities appear to be the major processes controlling the groundwater chemistry. The water in the study area is said to be portable on the water quality assessment except that the water is slightly acidic and some of which tested positive to microbial; but it is generally suitable for irrigation purposes. It is recommended that the groundwater/surface waters be disinfected/ treated before use and also that regular hydrogeochemical studies be conducted in order assess the water quality degradation in future. |
Hubs, H. (2022). HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN OZALLA, NIGERIA. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/hydrogeochemistry-and-groundwater-quality-assessment-in-ozalla-nigeria
Hubs, Hkay "HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN OZALLA, NIGERIA" Afribary. Afribary, 01 Jul. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/hydrogeochemistry-and-groundwater-quality-assessment-in-ozalla-nigeria. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Hubs, Hkay . "HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN OZALLA, NIGERIA". Afribary, Afribary, 01 Jul. 2022. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/hydrogeochemistry-and-groundwater-quality-assessment-in-ozalla-nigeria >.
Hubs, Hkay . "HYDROGEOCHEMISTRY AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN OZALLA, NIGERIA" Afribary (2022). Accessed April 19, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/hydrogeochemistry-and-groundwater-quality-assessment-in-ozalla-nigeria