African Journal of Biotechnology
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African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 4 (9), pp. 1022-1024, September 2005
Studies on the physico-chemical parameters of Omi water body of
Ago-Iwoye,
Nigeria Fafioye,
O. O.*, Olurin, K. B., and Sowunmi, A.A. Department
of Biological Sciences, Ogun state University, P.M.B 2002, Ago Iwoye,
Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail:
ofafioye@yahoo.com. Accepted
25 July, 2005 |
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In Omi water body, the physico-chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen ranged from 1.4 to 4.8 mg/L; pH, 6.7 to 7.2; temperature, 26.5 to 31.5°C; alkalinity, 24.2 to 25.4 ppm; conductivity, 23.0 to 28.3 Ohms/cm; turbidity 0.11 to 0.15 m; and free carbon dioxide from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/L. Dissolved oxygen, pH and water temperature serve as variables since the fluctuation of one affects the values of others. The investigation shows that Omi water is safe for drinking when purified.
Key words: Omi water, Ago-Iwoye, physico-chemical parameters. |
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