Abstract:
Groundwater is the globe's largest and greatest vital source of potable fresh
water. It provides drinking water to billions of people and is used to irrigate
the majority of the global food supply. In spite of its importance and
availability, groundwater is mostly polluted globally. Despite the fact that
water from boreholes can be contaminated through different means, the most
widely recognized reason for contamination is owing to its closeness of septic
tanks. The central purpose main for this research is to assess groundwater
interaction with septic tank and its health implications on residents of
Amamoma community who is a resident of the community understudy.
Structured questionnaire, laboratory test and in-depth interview guide were
used to obtain data from residents and assembly man for the community.
Forty-two water samples (42) were collected from seven selected groundwater
sites in Amamoma. Sample of water was tested six-times period to examine
quality using standard analytical procedure. Questionnaires were also
administered to residents of Amamoma who use groundwater. The
Assemblyman of the community was interviewed his views on the
groundwater quality and water related diseases. The results showed that all the
seven well contained high levels of total coliform, faecal coliform and E-coli,
beyond the WHO recommended levels. It was further revealed that the shorter
the distance between septic tank and groundwater sources, the higher the
microbial load. As a result, the two most prevalent sanitation-related diseases
in the community are diarrhoea and typhoid fever, with children being more
vulnerable to suffer from such diseases. It is recommended that Community
Water and Sanitation Agency should periodically track and offer remediation
to improve the quality of water sources
