Evaluation of the Extent of Consumption, Contamination and Management of Groundwater Resource in Isiohor, Ovia North East, Edo State, Nigeria
Groundwater consumption is increasing due to high susceptibility of contamination of other sources. In this study, the consumption, contamination and management of groundwater resource in Isiohor quarters in Edo State were evaluated. A total of 300 questionnaires were randomly administered and laboratory analysis was carried out to determine the physicochemical parameters of the water samples collected. The results obtained showed that 94.7% of the respondents depend on groundwater as against 5.3% that use harvested rainwater.