Journal of Community Service in Science and Engineering
Vol 2, No 1 (2023): Available Online in April 2023

Determination of some metals contained in well drinking water obtained from some secondary schools in Sokoto East District, Nigeria

Yusuf Sarkingobir (Department of Environmental Education, Shehu Shagari University of Education Sokoto, P.M.B 2129, Birnin Kebbi Road, Farfaru area, Sokoto, Sokoto State)
Abbas Abubakar Hiliya (Department of Educational Management, Shehu Shagari University of Education Sokoto, P.M.B 2129, Birnin Kebbi Road, Farfaru area, Sokoto, Sokoto State)
Yusuf Yahaya Miya (Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology Jos, Juth, Lamingo, Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau State)
AI Umar (Department of Biochemistry, Sokoto State University, P.M.B. 2134, Near Airport, Birnin Kebbi Road, Sokoto State)
Aminu Musa Yabo (Faculty of Education, Shehu Shagari University of Education Sokoto, P.M.B 2129, Birnin Kebbi Road, Farfaru area, Sokoto, Sokoto State)
Nura Maiakwai Salah (Department of General Studies, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto State)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2023

Abstract

This study determined the levels of metals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, cadmium, chromium, lead, copper, zinc, and iron) in well water obtained from three secondary schools in Sokoto East district, Nigeria. Standard methods, procedures, and analytical grade reagents were used to determine the metals in atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results were expressed using calculated mean and standard deviation and tested using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and found to be significant . The ranges of determined potassium, calcium, and magnesium are  ppm,  ppm, and  ppm respectively; the ranges of zinc, copper, and iron are:  ppm,  ppm, and  ppm respectively; and the ranges of determined cadmium, chromium, and lead are:  ppm,  ppm, and  ppm respectively. Thus, the water contains heavy metals that can elicit adverse effects on school-aged children, especially chronic exposure; therefore, treated drinking water should be provided to safeguard the health and academic capacity of students and other school actors. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kadar logam (kalsium, magnesium, kalium, kadmium, kromium, timbal, tembaga, seng, dan besi) dalam air sumur yang diperoleh dari tiga sekolah menengah di distrik Sokoto East, Nigeria. Metode standar, prosedur, dan reagen kelas analitik digunakan untuk menentukan logam dalam spektroskopi serapan atom. Hasilnya dinyatakan dengan menggunakan rata-rata yang dihitung dan standar deviasi dan diuji menggunakan analisis varians satu arah (ANOVA) dan ditemukan signifikan . Kandungan kalium, kalsium, dan magnesium yang ditentukan masing-masing adalah  ppm,  ppm, dan  ppm; kisaran seng, tembaga, dan besi masing-masing adalah:  ppm,  ppm, dan  ppm; dan rentang kadmium, kromium, dan timbal yang ditentukan adalah:  ppm,  ppm, dan  ppm. Dengan demikian, air tersebut mengandung logam berat yang dapat menimbulkan efek buruk pada anak usia sekolah, terutama paparan kronis; oleh karena itu, air minum olahan harus disediakan untuk menjaga kesehatan dan kapasitas akademik siswa dan pelaku sekolah lainnya.

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Journal of Community Service in Science and Engineering (JoCSE) publishes articles on community service and empowerment results that are problem-solving, comprehensive, meaningful, and sustainable, with clear goals. Community service and empowerment activities must have novelty, innovation, and ...