The present analytical studies had been carried
out on various samples of water such as raw and treated
waters in Kaduna and Zaria, three wells in Samaru, and
industrial effluents from Federal Superphosphate
Fertilizers Company, Kaduna, Nortex Nigerian Limited
Kaduna, and Nigerian Holts Tanneries, Kano, the three
typical representative industries from the Northern
part of this country.
Based on the analytical data collected an
attempt has been made
(a) to assess the suitability of the
treated water for drinking and washing
purposes
(b) to assess the extent of pollution caused
to river Kaduna as a result of industrial
waste water discharges in it
(c) to compare the results with the existing
International standards for water quality.