ABSTRACT
This project involved the water quality analysis of a selected set of sachet water samples around Benin City. Water qualities were assessed using analytical techniques such as chemical analysis, microbial testing and monitoring of physical parameters. A total of 5 samples namely; Superfine, Clara, Clegie, Kabonic and Ejuma Table waters were collected on their production dates from their respective companies, therefore it also served as a means of examining various samples from varying locations in Benin City. It must be taken to the laboratory for analysis of their physical and chemical properties. It must be noted that the main reason for making sure that the samples were collected from their various manufacturing companies and on their day of production was to effectively carry out analysis of the samples that their properties haven’t changed or altered with time (ageing). The analysis was carried out to ascertain or nullify the probability of the water, therefore telling if they are fit for human consumption (drinking) or not using the standards of WHO, NAFDAC and NSDWQ as yardstick. It was observed from the examining the samples on arrival from the first day of production that the values of various properties which included pH, color, conductivity, TDS, suspended solids, turbidity, sulphate, hardness, total chlorine, bromine, iron, lead, zinc and total coliform were all within the range of the standards set by the various regulatory bodies therefore guaranteeing the safety and usefulness of the analyzed samples. After all these test it was observed that most of the samples passed the test on every parameter, Except on coliform count where there was massive substandard due to the presence of coliform. Except for superline water that had no coliform count detected but on the 30th day some little amounts of coliform were discovered and this can be attributed to ageing.
