Water Characteristics, Pollution Status and Its Implication on Tropical Suburb River, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Water is a vital resource essential for sustaining life and maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, increasing pollution threatens water quality, disrupts aquatic environments, endangers aquatic organisms, and poses serious health risks to humans who depend on contaminated sources. This study assessed the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations in the Ome River, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, with consideration for the river’s socio-economic importance to the region. Water samples were collected from five locations along the river. Physico-chemical parameters were measured in situ using a digital water testing probe, while heavy metal concentrations were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The results showed that pH wasslightly alkaline (7.71–7.96), and other parameters such as dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, oxidation-reduction potential, electrical conductivity, and temperature were within acceptable ranges. Heavy metal analysis revealed concentratio