Effect of Refuse Dump on Ground Water Quality at Farin-Gida Area of Mando, Kaduna State
S. M. Adamu
National Water Resources Institute, Nigeria.
A. A. Ijah *
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.
H. C. Ozoani
National Water Resources Institute, Nigeria.
F. M. Rasheed
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.
J. O. Emmanuel
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.
T. S. Ingoroko
National Water Resources Institute, Nigeria.
O. O. Adedire
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.
E. J. Zaka
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study shows the effect s of solid waste dumpsite on ground water quality in Farin-gida, Kaduna State Nigeria. Water samples were collected from six (6) different wells in three(3) strategic areas that have major dumpsites in Farin-gida. These samples were collected in November from both bore holes and hand dug wells within (0-50 meters) to the dumpsite. The following physico-chemical properties of well water was tested for, in the laboratory thus; Total Dissolve Solid, Total Alkalinity, Fluoride, PH, Turbidity and Electrical Conductivity. The results obtained as shown in table 1,2 and 3 respectively indicate that all the wells have varying levels of physico-chemical concentration that is different from the standard as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ), which implies that the water from the study areas are not safe for drinking. Hence, should be treated.
Keywords: Ground water quality, refuse, dumpsite, physico-chemical concentration, analysis