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ABSTRACT
Drinking water quality is a leading health concern for people worldwide. It is critical to properly assess water quality in order to ascertain that the water we drink are safe and meet local and international standards. This research focuses on the comparative analysis of the water quality of shallow wells and boreholes within the University of Benin and its Environs noting spatial variations and possible deviation from standard values. Water samples were collected from site to ascertain water quality parameters for a number of boreholes and wells within the required study area, this was to determine the water quality index and compare these with WHO and NESREA standards. The parameters that were selected are ph., turbidity etc... Various tests and different procedures were used for analysis of each parameter as the procedure differed per parameter. The results of the samples analyzed showed water quality index (WQI) for 50% of the locations ranging from 17.09% to 23.32% indicating excellent water quality and 50% of locations ranging from 26.08% to 28.17% indicating good water quality. This result of this will help in establishing monitoring systems that will lead to longevity and the sustenance of good water quality.
