TY  - JOUR
N1  - cited By 18
IS  - 4
SP  - 1552
ID  - scholars15629
SN  - 1816093X
TI  - Evaluation of the physical, chemical, bacteriological and trace metals concentrations in different brands of packaged drinking water
Y1  - 2021///
A1  - Jagaba, A.H.
A1  - Kutty, S.R.M.
A1  - Hayder, G.
A1  - Onsa Elsadig, E.H.
A1  - Lawal, I.M.
A1  - Sayed, K.
A1  - Abubakar, S.
A1  - Hassan, I.
A1  - Umaru, I.
A1  - Zubairu, I.
A1  - Nasara, M.A.
A1  - Soja, U.B.
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85120001883&partnerID=40&md5=1cbdf01029aca000affd66e856b84b0d
PB  - International Association of Engineers
KW  - Biochemical oxygen demand; Dissolved oxygen; Fluorine compounds; Groundwater; Potassium chloride; Trace elements; Turbidity; Water absorption; Water quality
KW  -  'current; Analytical procedure; Food and Drug Administration; Human survival; Packaged water; Physio-chemical; Potable water quality; Total bacterial count; Trace metal; Trace metal concentration
KW  -  Potable water
EP  - 1560
AV  - none
N2  - â??Human survival largely depends on potable water quality. This study used current analytical procedures and compared with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) drinking water specification to evaluate the physio-chemical and microbiological characteristics of fifteen packaged water brands that are available locally. Atomic absorption spectroscopy was used to determine trace metals while instrumental techniques determined the physical and chemical parameters. The evaluation focused on the pH, colour, total dissolved solids, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, fluoride, chloride, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium. In all the samples examined, chromium, manganese, cadmium, and copper were not detected. However, total bacterial counts were discovered in samples (S1, S2, S3, B1 and B2) with values of 2, 3, 5, 3 and 1 cfu/100 ml, respectively. Packaged water containing these type and quantity of bacteria are not fit for consumption by human beings. It requires the most appropriate techniques for processing. © 2021, International Association of Engineers. All rights reserved.
JF  - Engineering Letters
VL  - 29
ER  -