Physicochemical Analysis of Rainwater Harvested From Different Rooftop along Zaria Road, In Kano Metropolitan

H. I. Mukhtar¹ , M. A. Yaro² , M. Suleiman³ , N. Mai Unguwa⁴

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.6 , Issue.1 , pp.1-4, Dec-2019

Online published on Dec 31, 2019

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Abstract :
This study assessed heavy metals and some physicochemical properties in rainwater from selected areas along Zaria road, Kano. Rainwater was collected from seven different locations including Gyadi-Gyadi (GY), Kundila (KN); Maikalwa (MK); Naibawa (NB); Unguwa Uku (UK); Wailari (WL) and Yar`akwa (YW). Physicochemical parameters like alkalinity, hardness, colour, turbidity, suspended solids (SS), Total suspended solids (TSS), Total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC) and few heavy metals were assessed. The parameters were analyzed using standard methods of water analysis. The results from the physiochemical analysis of water samples collected from different rooftop, shows that the tested parameters were within the recommended specifications of World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard on Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ) thus the harvested rainwater can be used for drinking, domestic or agricultural purpose. Thus, it is recommended that, the first flush from the rooftops should not be used because of the level of accommodation of dirt and rust.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Rainwater, hardness, alkalinity, Zaria road, contamination

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