Quality assessment of sachet packed water in Omu-Aran, Kwara State

• Published in: IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2021-03, Vol.1036 (1), p.12069
• Main Authors: Gana, A J, Adeniyi, I A, Braimoh, S O, Oguntayo, D O, Ibitogbe, E M, Ejigboye, P O
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Biological effects; Chemical properties; Consumption; Drinking water; Factories; Microorganisms; Quality assessment; Quality assurance; Water quality; Water sampling; Water supply
• ISSN: 1757-8981; 1757-899X
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1036/1/012069

The importance of potable water supply in the socioeconomic life of the public cannot be over emphasized. Hence, it is necessary to know and determine the quality of water especially drinking water. This study therefore investigates the quality of sachet packed water in Omu-Aran metropolis with a view of ascertaining its suitability for consumption purposes. Water samples from the three major factories were taken to laboratory for analysis. The parameters of interest are the Physical, chemical and biological contents. The results obtained showed that physical and chemical properties of the water samples are within the WHO/NIS standard limit for potable drinking water while biological and microbial examination showed that coliform count and DO of all the sachet water samples from factory ‘B’ and ‘C’ did not conform to the WHO/NIS standard. This indicates that the sachet packed water produced from factory ‘A’ were of good quality and hygienic for consumption while the ones from factory ‘B’ and ‘C’ should be improved upon in terms of their coliform count and DO contents. It is recommended that quality assurance be implemented through all the stages of production to ensure the quality of sachet packed water is improved for safe consumption.