Title of article :
Assessment of Water Quality in The University of The Gambia Environs for Environmental and Human Health
Author/Authors :
Král, Aleš Production Engineering - Department - Faculty of Technology - Tomas Bata University - Czech Republic , Cham, Bubacarr Geological Department - Ministry of Petroleum and Energy - Post Office Road - Kanifing, The Gambia - Chemistry Unit/Department - Division of Physical and Natural Sciences - University of The Gambia,P.O. Box 3530 - Serekunda, The Gambia , Cham, Binta Chemistry Unit/Department - Division of Physical and Natural Sciences - University of The Gambia,P.O. Box 3530 - Serekunda, The Gambia , Oyelakin, Oladele Chemistry Unit/Department - Division of Physical and Natural Sciences - University of The Gambia,P.O. Box 3530 - Serekunda, The Gambia
Abstract :
The study deals with a limited look at thirteen water quality parameters. They were measuredingroundwater of Faraba Banta and some other areas of The Gambia. The water qualityparameters measured were: pH, conductivity, temperature, acidity, alkalinity, iron, nitrate,nitrite, sulphate, nitrogen in the form of ammonia, true colour, suspended solids, turbidity andin few select cases: iron, chromium,and copper. On average, nearly all parameters conformed toWorld Health Organization,National Environment Agency (of The Gambia) (NEA), and the European union standards.Final evaluation showed that with few exceptions, the ground wateris safevis-a-visenvironment and human health. Copper and chromium were detected in anunexpected location.
Keywords :
Faraba Banta Campus , The Gambia , Brikama , water quality parameters , groundwater
Journal title :
Malaysian Journal of Chemistry
