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Hydrochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Resources in Ngbo Areas, Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria

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  • Ozibo, G. O

    (Department of Geology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria)

  • Eme U. C

    (Department of Geology, Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansa, USA)

  • Alieze, I. V

    (Department of Geology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria)

  • Omeokachie, A. I

    (Department of Geological Sciences, Nmandi Azikiwe University, Awka. Nigeria)

  • Nworie., C. D, Edene, E. N

    (Department of Geology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria)

  • Obasi, P. N

    (Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, USA.)

Abstract

The hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater resources of Ngbo Area have been carried out covering parts of Ohaukwu and Ebonyi LGAs of Ebonyi State. The area lies between latitudes 6025’N and 6030’N, and longitudes 8000’E and 8005’E. Geologically, the area is underlain by highly consolidated dark-grey and fissile- brown shales, limestone and mudstones belonging to the Albian Asu River Group. Ten (10) groundwater samples were collected for analysis using Standard sampling procedures. The result which was compared with the World Health Organization and Nigerian Standard shows that the mean concentration of the physical parameters such as pH (6.92), total dissolved solid (15.56), electrical conductivity (15.56), and total hardness (1.0mg/l) of the groundwater of the area are fresh (due to TDS Mg2+>Na+>K+ and Cl–>HCO3– >SO42-> and NO3– respectively. This is a reflection of high carbonates in the rocks. Proper sewage disposal should be upheld in the area.

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  • Ozibo, G. O & Eme U. C & Alieze, I. V & Omeokachie, A. I & Nworie., C. D, Edene, E. N & Obasi, P. N, 2023. "Hydrochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Resources in Ngbo Areas, Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1140-1152, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:1140-1152
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