التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Preliminary Assessment of Moringa oleifera Seed as a Flocculation Agent for Purification of Drinking Water. |
| المؤلفون: |
Irikannu, K. C., Umeh, A. C., Okenu, J. K., Nwagbo, C. C., Nzeukwu, C. I., Chukwubude, C. B., Nwadike, C. C., Aniefuna, C. O., Obiefule, I. E., Nnatuanya, I. O. |
| المصدر: |
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology; Mar2024, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p21-27, 7p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MORINGA oleifera, FLOCCULATION, ASCARIS lumbricoides, WATER sampling, DRINKING water, SEEDS, DRINKING water purification |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
NIGERIA |
| مستخلص: |
Sachet and borehole water are the major sources of drinking water for many in Nigeria. However, there are still concerns about drinking water purity in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the parasites associated with sachet and borehole drinking water and to determine the efficacy of Moringa oleifera seed in the flocculation treatment of sachet and borehole water. A total of 75 sachet water from 15 brands, and 10 different borehole water samples were collected from the study area. Moringa seed was processed and maceration was done to extract the active ingredients. Of the 75 sachet water samples from 15 brands examined, none had any parasites. However, all the brands contained varying degrees of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Brand N had the highest (147.1mg/L), while Brand G had the least (4.62mg/L). After treatment, the TDS values of all the water samples were reduced by more than 50% in each of the brands. There was no significant association in the particle load among the sachet water brands (P>0.05, P=0.141). All 10 borehole water samples examined also contained varying degrees of TDS. The highest level of TDS in the study (635.4mg/L) and Ova of Ascaris lumbricoides was observed in sample E. After treatment, the TDS values of all the water samples were reduced. Also, ova of A. lumbricoides was no longer observed in the sample E. In this study, M. oleifera seed has demonstrated a high level of efficacy as a flocculation agent for the purification of drinking water. Therefore, we recommend further studies to determine how the seed could be used safely as a household and industrial water flocculant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
