Evaluation of Potential Physico-Chemical Ground Water Pollution: a Case Study of Kiwanja Market, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorMacharia, Agnes W.
dc.contributor.authorKirui, Wesley K.
dc.contributor.authorOmosa, Isaiah
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-30T07:27:05Z
dc.date.available2021-04-30T07:27:05Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionAn Article Published in World Applied Sciences Journalen_US
dc.description.abstractGround water is a large source of water for utilisation in the world. This resource is not easily accessible to monitor its changes and its deterioration is not easy to reverse. In the current study, physico-chemical parameters for groundwater for Kiwanja Market (KM) were analysed and compared to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBs) water quality. The pH, DO, temperature, turbidity, chlorine, iron, water hardness, potassium and calcium were analysed. All the parameters studied were within the stipulated levels except iron, chlorine and for samples from point C (Ebenezer Hostel). Turbidity for points A and C were above the permissible levels of KEBs standards. The water from point A and C may require further treatment to allow for domestic use. This analysis revealed to some extent a healthier system, though further analysis is needed to support this assertion. Continuous monitoring of the groundwater source within KM should be taken on regular basis to detect any changes and to sustainably maintain the quality of water within the required KEBs water quality standards.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1818-4952
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/22046
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIDOSI Publicationsen_US
dc.subjectGroundwateren_US
dc.subjectPhysico-Chemicalen_US
dc.subjectMetalsen_US
dc.subjectSolid Wasteen_US
dc.subjectGround Water Pollutionen_US
dc.subjectKebs Water Standardsen_US
dc.subjectKiwanjaen_US
dc.titleEvaluation of Potential Physico-Chemical Ground Water Pollution: a Case Study of Kiwanja Market, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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