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Academic Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024): May-June
Original Articles

SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN PROPERTIES OF RAINWATER IN IBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AREA OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA.

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  • Abubakar Idris Abubakar
Abubakar Idris Abubakar
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11174484

Published 2024-05-10

Keywords

  • Rainwater,
  • variations,
  • atmosphere,
  • properties

How to Cite

Abubakar, A. I. (2024). SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN PROPERTIES OF RAINWATER IN IBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AREA OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA. Academic Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 9(3), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11174484

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Abstract

Location and Season have a significant effect on Rainwater properties. This study examined spatial and temporal variations in properties of rainwater in the Ibi local Government area of Taraba state, Nigeria, by identifying rainwater properties, spatial and temporal variations. The study was carried out between March and July 2023, using a purposive sampling technique. Statistical data analysis of Pearson correlation and Chi-square test of mean values were used. The parameters analyzed were Temperature, Electrical conductivity, Turbidity, pH, TDS, TSS, SO4, NO3, Na, Ca, Cl, Cd, Mg, Fe and Pb. Laboratory test methods used were ASTM and APHA. The result showed that there were significant variations in rainwater properties in Ibi local Government area of Taraba state. The rainwater variations could be attributed to higher anthropogenic and natural factors. Out of 15 parameters tested, one (1) parameter was above WHO and NSDWQ maximum permissible limits for drinking water quality. The parameter is Turbidity. It had the mean values of 22.7NTU and 14.17NTU in urban and rural areas respectively. The maximum permissible limit by NSDWQ and WHO is 5.0NTU. The elevated values in both urban and rural areas could be due to suspended and dissolved organic matters. Turbidity was above all the standards in April and June, but within the standards in July due to rainfall intensity. Dusty and poorly maintained roads could be attributed to high Turbidity concentration in the study area. This study recommends that authorities should monitor and control the sources of atmospheric emissions through good road maintenance culture and proper waste disposal system in the study area

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