An Examination of Selected Well Waters for Physiochemical and Heavy Metals in Zaakpon Community, Khana LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria

Analytical methods was used to carry out the investigation of certain physiochemical parameters and heavy metals found in particular well fluids in the Zaakpon community, Khana Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. Ten (10) different samples of different well locations were mapped out for investigations and the well waters collected in line with best practices.. The physio-chemical characteristics revealed that the water samples' PH ranged from 2.58 to 4.30, with a mean value of 3.547 in contrast to the WHO's 6.5–8.5 guideline. It revealed that the PH was acidic. The samples' temperature (0C) ranged from 24.8 to 36.8, with a mean of 28.180C. The temperature may not be dangerous because it is just higher than the WHO's recommended range of 26 to 280 degrees Celsius. TDS (ppm) had a mean of 30.01 and a range of 5.10 to 50.20 ppm. This outcome is significantly lower than the 300–500 ppm WHO standard. This shows that the samples' conductivity ranged from 7.48 to 95.2 us/cm, with a mean of 53.24 S/cm. Salanity had a mean of 0.0029 ppm and a range of 0.00 to 0.006 ppm. These findings suggest that the water is tasty. Cu > Fe > Cr > Pb > Mn > Cd was found in the examination of the chosen heavy metal, with mean concentrations of 1.632, 0.2173, 0.0337, 0.0255, 0.0206, and 0.0021 mgl-1, respectively. The WHO's (2008) drinking water acceptable limit was exceeded by all of these elemental results. These findings could not indicate a significant short-term health risk. The WHO's (2008) drinking water acceptable limit was exceeded by all of these elemental results. These findings could not indicate a significant short-term health risk. However, as this study was conducted during the rainy season, the well water should be continuously monitored, primarily throughout the dry season. Once more, lime treatment is necessary to make these well fluids drinkable and appealing.