Assessment of Boreholes and Hostels Water Quality in an Academic Setting: A Case Study

Abstract

The aim of this study was to inspect the potability of water samples collected within the university premises. A total of 26 samples were evaluated of which 8 samples were collected from the boreholes dug inside the university while the rest of the 18 samples were collected from the outlets at 6 on-campus boys’ hostels. The objective of the study was to determine the deterioration of water quality between source and outlets. Therefore, the samples were subjected to physical and chemical analysis including pH, electric conductivity, total dissolved solids, turbidity, and the concentration of metal ions like sodium, potassium, and calcium. Almost all the water samples inspected in the study shown values of physical and chemical parameters within the safe limits advised by the WHO and hence considered safe for drinking.