TITLE:
Analysis of the Quality of Physical and Chemical Parameters of Groundwater in Three Localities in the Sub-Prefecture of Zanzra (Ivory Coast)
AUTHORS:
Djedjess Essoh Jules-César Meledje, Bi Irié Marc Gouli, Drissa Ouattara Kra, Vanh Eric-Simon Zran, Adjourma Konate, Albert Trokourey
KEYWORDS:
Ivory Coast, Gloazra, Trahonfla, Kouezra, Physicochemical Parameters, Water, WHO Standards
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering,
Vol.12 No.4,
April
7,
2024
ABSTRACT: The availability of groundwater of acceptable quality has become a difficult challenge to meet in many countries, particularly Côte d’Ivoire. The State of Côte d’Ivoire and rural populations are building hydraulic infrastructure for this purpose. However, the quality of water coming from these infrastructures remains to be determined. This study therefore aims to analyze certain physicochemical parameters of the groundwater of Gloazra, Kouezra and Trahonfla. These are temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, TDS, salinity level, hardness, alkalinity, chloride content and bicarbonate. To determine the pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, TDS, and salinity rate, an electrochemical analysis was carried out. The titrimetric analysis made it possible to determine the chloride and bicarbonate content, alkalinity, and hardness. The results indicate that the studied groundwater is soft and acidic with good mineralization. This water does not present a health hazard to consumers but can affect hydraulic equipment and household containers.