Pipe Borne Water

ABSTRACT
The quality of pipe borne water supplied by Imo State Water Corporation has been assessed by analyzing samples of water collected from different locations for their physicochemical parameters and bacteriological quality. The observed values were compared with standard values given by the World Health Organization for potable water .The quality of the analyzed water is found fit for human consumption.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
List of tables
List of figures
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Justification of problem
1.4 Aim of study
1.5 Objectives of study
1.6 Scope of study

CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Historical development of water supply
2.2 Water supply in Nigeria
2.4 Water supply in Owerri
2.5 Water quality
2.4.1 Impurities in water
2.4.2 Physical characteristics of water
2.4.2.1 Temperature
2.4.2.2 Turbidity
2.4.2.3 Taste
2.4.2.4 Odour
2.4.2.5 Colour
2.4.2.6 Appearance
2.4.2.7.Conductivity
2.4.2.8 Total dissolved solids (TDS)
2.4.2.9 Total suspended solids (TSS)
2.4.3 Chemical characteristics of water
2.4.3.1 Hydrogen ion concentration (PH)
2.4.3.2 Hardness
2.4.3.3 Iron
2.4.3.4 Copper
2.4.3.5 Phosphate
2.4.3.6 Nitrate
2.4.3.7 Sulphate
2.4.4 Biological characteristics of water
2.4.4.1 Bacteria
2.4.4.2 Algae
2.4.4.3 Fungi
2.4.4.4 Protozoa
2.4.4.5 Viruses
2.5 Case studies on pipe borne water analysis
2.5.1 Chemical and inorganic parameters
2.5.2 Researches on microbiological parameters
2.6 Pipe Borne Water Treatment Techniques
2.6.1 Water treatment processes.
2.6.1.1 Screening
2.6.1.2 Aeration
2.6.1.3 Flocculation
2.6.1.4 Sedimentation
2.6.1.5 Filtration
2.6.1.6 Disinfection
2.7 Water distribution system
2.8 Problems encountered in the supply of pipe borne water
2.8.1 Mechanical failures
2.8.2.

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