Omole, D. O. and Ndambuki, J.M. and Balogun, K.O. (2015) Consumption of Sachet Water in Nigeria: Quality, Public Health and Economic Perspectives. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 7 (1). pp. 45-51. ISSN 2042-1346
This is the latest version of this item.
Abstract
Demand for drinking water is met by different methods in different parts of the world. Water packaging into polyethylene sachets (as a form of water vending) has assumed an innovative status which has spread from its origin in Nigeria to other West African countries. This research examined the factors that birthed this product and the problems associated with sachet-packaged water (SPW) by reviewing relevant literature. In addition, 11 SPW samples were randomly procured from Oshodi/Isolo-Ota Expressway in Lagos and Ogun States of Nigeria, and analysed for contaminants. The analysed parameters include turbidity, total dissolved solids, nitrate and sulphate, which were found to be within the safe limits of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) 5 NTU, 500 mg/l, 50 mg/l and 100 mg/l respectively in all the 22 SPW samples. Other tested parameters such as pH, hardness, cadmium and iron, however, were found to exceed the SON limits of 6.5–8.5, 150 mg/L, 0.003 mg/L and 0.3 mg/L respectively in some of the samples. It was concluded that in spite of the challenges associated with SPW, the product has export potential and could be a water supply solution in water-stressed situations such as refugee camps around the world.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | water quality, public health, economy, contaminants, packaging |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Dr D.O. OMOLE |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Mar 2015 12:31 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2015 12:31 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3721 |
Available Versions of this Item
- Consumption of Sachet Water in Nigeria: Quality, Public Health and Economic Perspectives. (deposited 11 Mar 2015 12:31) [Currently Displayed]
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
