Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters in Groundwater Quality in Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

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@article{1707141,
      author = {Mayowa Ayodele OGIDI, Najeem Yomi Omisore},
      title = {Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters in Groundwater Quality in Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {8},
      pages = {290-295},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707141.pdf},
      abstract = {Groundwater serves as the primary source of water supply for the Ikere-Ekiti community, essential for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. The rapid population growth due to the establishment of a university has increased the demand for groundwater, putting pressure on its quality and availability. This study assesses the groundwater quality in Ikere-Ekiti through the analysis of physical and chemical parameters to determine its suitability for consumption. Water samples were collected from eight hand-dug wells across different locations and analyzed for parameters such as temperature, pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), and electrical conductivity (EC), following standard methodologies. The results indicate that while most samples fall within acceptable limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO), some exceed permissible thresholds, particularly in turbidity, TDS, and EC, suggesting potential contamination from natural and anthropogenic sources. The findings highlight the need for continuous monitoring and proper groundwater management strategies to ensure sustainable water quality in the community.},
      keywords = {Groundwater quality, Ikere-Ekiti, water contamination, water management, drinking water standards.},
      month = {February},
  }