PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SACHET WATER IN ABA
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 3000
ABSTRACT
In spite of the varying levels of contamination widely reported, sachet water is still well accepted. This study therefore assessed social perception of people on the most popular sachet water brands, conducted sensory evaluation, quality certification and packaging and storage quality evaluation of sachet water samples. It also assessed the Physico-chemical and coliforms count of popular brands using standard laboratory procedures. For the study, two study areas; Aba South and Aba North Local Government Areas of Aba, Abia State, Nigeria were selected. Eight samples from the popular sachet water brands (four samples per local government areas) were purchased from water vendors and labeled alphabets A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Phoenix-986) was used for the determination of lead, chromium and cadmium in the sample. Data obtained were subjected to simple descriptive statistical analysis. The result revealed that the characteristics of the water samples include 7.4 – 6.7 (pH), 0.04 – 0.1µS/cm (EC), 33.0 – 18.0 mg/L (Chloride), 15.2 – 6.0 mg/L (Calcium), 0.32 – 0.08 mg/L (Nitrate), 16.0 – 4.0 mg/L (Magnesium), 94.0 – 24.0 mg/L (Total Alkalinity), 34.0 – 18.0 mg/L (Sulphate), 70.0 – 30.0 mg/L (Manganese), 40.0 – 10.0 mg/L (Iron), 62.0 – 27.0 mg/L (Zinc) and with an average coliform count of 18.58 MNP/100ml. The physico-chemical analysis indicated that the average values of the parameters were all below the Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) and World Health Organisation (WHO) permissible limits. Bacteriological analysis in terms of total coliform revealed that sample D from Aba South local government area showed positive coliform count value of 18.00 ± 0.58 MPN/100ml making it unfit for portability. The aerobic mesophilic count for sample D from Aba South of 2.1 x 102exceeded the WHO, 1.0x102 permissible limit. The study advocates proper water treatment by water manufacturers and strict monitoring for compliance by the regulatory agencies.
Related Project Materials
EFFECT OF MOVIE SCENES ON THE DRESS SENSE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA(LASU AS A CASE STUDY)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the effect of movie scenes on the dress sense of university stud...
MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC DUMPSITE AND ITS EFFECT ON RESIDENTS
Abstract
This research work is aim at examining the management of public dumpsite and its effect on residents. The research choose the ra...
FINGERPRINT BASED STUDENT ATTENDANCE MONITORING SYSTEM
Background of the Study
Attendance management of students in institution can be rigorous using the conventional method o...
THE INFLUENCE OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHERS’ TURNOVER IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to examine the influence of working environment on teachers’ turnov...
ADULT EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE CONSEQUENCE OF NEGLECT AGENDA FOR ACTION
ABSTRACT
This research with title adult education in Nigeria: the consequence of neglect agenda for action is an active...
IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF MTN NIGERIA LIMITED)
BACKGROUNG OF THE STUDY
Since the institutions operate in an environment, produce and services for the environment and e...
THE EFFECT OF SALARY INCREASE ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS
ABSTRACT
This research work focuses on the role of salary increase as a means of increasing productivit...
INVESTIGATION OF THE CONCENTRATIONS OF POTENTIALLY TOXIC ELEMENTS IN GROUNDWATER WITHIN BARIKI AND ENVIRONS, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
An integrated geological, geo-chemical and geophysical studies were carried out to investigate the concentrations of potentially...
EFFECTIVE PERSONAL SELLING STRATEGIES AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE MARKETING OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Marketing has been defined differently by different scholar...
LOAN GRANTING AND ITS RECOVERY PROBLEMS ON COMMERCIAL BANKS
ABSTRACT
This research work was undertaken to assess the Loan granting and its recovery problems on Commercial Banks. The research was in...
