This study evaluated physical and chemical properties and calculated the Water Quality Index of the Anya Ogologo River in Rivers State, Nigeria. Four stations along the river were identified for this study based on accessibility and activities taking place on the river bank. Water and sediment sample collection were conducted once a week every month spanning a period of four months (February – May). In-situ measurements of surface water were taken for the following parameters: pH, salinity, electric conductivity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen and temperature. Surface water was collected from each station to the laboratory and analysed for phosphate, nitrate sulphate, biochemical oxygen demand, and metals (lead, cadmium, manganese and copper). The parameters studied showed variations across stations. Sediment samples indicated the presence of manganese and copper metals. The WQI values observed were as follows; station 1: 55.07%, station 2: 43.58%, station 3: 56.29% and station 4: 67.10%. This indicates that generally the river is unsuitable for drinking, swimming, irrigation particularly.
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abstract = {This study evaluated physical and chemical properties and calculated the Water Quality Index of the Anya Ogologo River in Rivers State, Nigeria. Four stations along the river were identified for this study based on accessibility and activities taking place on the river bank. Water and sediment sample collection were conducted once a week every month spanning a period of four months (February – May). In-situ measurements of surface water were taken for the following parameters: pH, salinity, electric conductivity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen and temperature. Surface water was collected from each station to the laboratory and analysed for phosphate, nitrate sulphate, biochemical oxygen demand, and metals (lead, cadmium, manganese and copper). The parameters studied showed variations across stations. Sediment samples indicated the presence of manganese and copper metals. The WQI values observed were as follows; station 1: 55.07%, station 2: 43.58%, station 3: 56.29% and station 4: 67.10%. This indicates that generally the river is unsuitable for drinking, swimming, irrigation particularly.},
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