Assessment of Water Quality Parameters and Pollution of Sources of Drinking Water of Selected Communities in the Northern Senatorial District of Taraba State
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Water is a fundamental requirement for life, playing a critical role in human health, economic activities, and environmental sustainability.Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for preventing waterborne diseases and promoting public well-being.However, contamination of water sources due to both natural and anthropogenic activities has become a global concern (WHO, 2011).The presence of pollutants in drinking water, including microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and chemical residues, poses significant health risks, particularly in developing countries where water treatment and sanitation infrastructure are often inadequate (Ekubo & Abowei, 2011).In Nigeria, the challenge of ensuring potable water remains a pressing issue, particularly in rural communities where reliance on untreated surface and groundwater sources is common.Agricultural activities, industrial discharge, and improper waste management have been identified as major contributors to water pollution (Seas et al., 2000).Fertilizers and pesticides used in farming seep into groundwater and surface water sources, increasing nutrient loads and chemical toxicity.Similarly, industrial effluents introduce hazardous substances,
Authors: Mathias Simon Bingari, C.A Ukwubile, A.A Bature, E.P Danba, F.F Umaru
Institutions: Taraba State University, University of Maiduguri
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Tertiary Education Trust Fund
OpenAlex ID: W4410105073