ASSESSMENT OF WASTEWATER QUALITY FROM SUPERCOR INDUSTRIES LIMITED, BAUCHI, NIGERIA

Abstract

Wastewater from Supercor industries limited, Bauchi, an Asbestos roofing sheets Production Company was subjected to laboratory investigation by determining the physical, chemical and biological parameters of effluent discharged from the industry. The results obtained showed an average alkalinity result of 660mg/l, Total Suspended solids average value of 621mg/l. The calcium and magnesium content were found to be 1231 mg/l and 954mg/l respectively. Chloride content was 270mg/l while the field temperature and pH values were 27.50C and 8.5 respectively. The turbidity of the wastewater sample was at 226 NTU. Results obtained showed that the wastewater quality meets the national standards for disposal into surface watercourses with causing adverse effects on the biological life. The use of the surface water without treatment could have health risk for the community members that depend on the watercourse for domestic use. It was recommended that the effluent should be recycled by treatment to meet standards for specified use.