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ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2023

Evaluation of the physicochemical properties and bacterial loads of selected rivers in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Olorunjuwon O Bello, Bridget O Akinpeloye, Temitope K Bello, Yinka D Oluwafemi, Bamikole W Osungbemiro

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Olorunjuwon O BelloDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Bridget O AkinpeloyeDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Temitope K BelloDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Yinka D OluwafemiDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Bamikole W OsungbemiroDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

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Background and Objectives: Water is crucial to human existence but may be contaminated with microorganisms, thus making it unfit for consumption. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties and bacterial loads of selected river waters in Ondo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Ten major rivers were sampled between April and August, 2021. The pH, temperature, total alkalinity, colour, turbidity, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, ammonium, aluminium, organic matters, nitrate levels including the microbial loads were determined according to standard procedures. Confirmation of identified isolates was achieved by API 20E and API 20NE. Results: The turbidity, colour, conductivity, ammonium, and aluminium ranged from 4.3 to 15.2 NTU, 4 to 20 NTU, 123.5 to 580.2 mgL Conclusion: This study revealed that the physiochemical properties of the waters were majorly within the WHO permissible standards but with significantly higher bacterial loads.

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Aerobic bacteriaEnvironmental pollutionPhysicochemical conceptRiverWater bodyWorld health organization

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