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BIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF WATER BEING SUPPLIED TO MALE HOSTELS AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE IFE

ISSN: 2201-2796 (Online) | Monograph No: MONO-2021-03-NJOKU

Author

Njoku, Rapheal Chukwunonso

Department of Zoology,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria

Publication History

Submitted: March 02, 2021

Published: May 17, 2021

Copyright

CC BY 4.0 - Open Access

Abstract / Preface

Biological water quality assessment of water being supplied to Male hostels at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife was conducted over a six-week period. The study identified 46 genera of plankton, including 31 phytoplankton and 15 zooplankton, representing diverse phyla such as Bacillarophyta, Chlorophyta, and Rotifera.

Key findings revealed that tap water contained a higher abundance of organisms (43,245 Org/L) compared to storage tanks (30,735 Org/L), although diversity was higher in storage tanks. The presence of organic pollution indicator species like Phacus pleuronectes and Nitzschia suggests the need for enhanced treatment systems to purify and protect the water supply.

Keywords: Biological Water Quality, Obafemi Awolowo University, Plankton Diversity, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Water Pollution Indicators.

How to Cite this Monograph

            Njoku, R. C. (2021). Biological Water Quality Assessment of Water Being Supplied to Male Hostels at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. SciRJ Monograph Publication Series. http://www.scirj.org/biological-water-quality-assessment.php
        

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