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Emeka-chris, C. C.
Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Okosa, I.
Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Oranusi, E. F.
Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Obineche, I.
Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
ABSTRACT
Since
the ages of roofs affect the quality of harvested rainwater, therefore, the
suitability of harvested rain water from these various roof ages requires to be
investigated. This study was carried out to determine the suitability of
harvested rain water from selected ages of roofs for domestic purposes at
Nnokwa in Idemili South L.G.A of Anambra state. The ages range from 0-10, 11-20
and 21-30 years. Three samples were collected from each of the roof for three
months: May, June and July. The temperatures and electrical conductivity were
recorded at the point of collection. Some of the parameters determined include:
Temperature, pH, Odour, Turbidity, Electrical conductivity, Total dissolved
solids, Chloride, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Total hardness,
Biochemical oxygen demand etc. The results obtained from the laboratory
analysis of the water samples were compared with the control and WHO
recommended standard for potable water. All results were within WHO standards
except E-coli, Chloride, Dissolved oxygen and Turbidity which had values above
the recommended standards. It is therefore recommended that treatment of the
water should be done by aeration, followed by filtration with advanced chemical
process.
Keywords: Rainwater, Harvesting, roof-age, Analysis, Domestic.
https://doi.org/10.33922/j.ujet_v7i1_3
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Published
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 1, June 2021
Article Section
GENERAL
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