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Almost every organism both plants and animals need water either directly or indirectly for their survival. Over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water. This is the reason why water is the most abundant naturally occurring substance found on the earth’s crust. As such, this has brought the idea of using the g Sokoto State Water Board as a case study, to access how water quality standard can be improved and also meet the demand citizens in Sokoto metropolis. The quality of water can be determined by its physical, chemical and biological properties. As such, the water quality evaluation before its usage becomes necessary and the water quality parameters that are most likely to affect its quality for safe consumption must be assessed. The Sokoto State Water Board was established in 1963 with the first water treatment plant which was named “OLD WATER WORKS”. It can produce six (6) million gallons, which is equivalent to 24 million liters per day. Its source (raw water) is from Bakalori Dam in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. There are parameters which need to be taken into consideration in water quality analysis, such as temperature, conductivity, pH and turbidity. The laboratory analysis of raw water is done to determine the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters. The cost associated with each treatment method was determined to highlight the budgetary requirement for achieving portable water safe for consumption in the Sokoto metropolis. |
