Table 1.
Average levels of physico-chemical parameters in Mvudi River.
Months | pH | Turbidity (NTU) | EC (mS/m) |
---|---|---|---|
January | 7.4 ± 0.04 | 429 ± 31 | 10.5 ± 0.08 |
February | 7.3 ± 0.04 | 20.4 ± 4.3 | 15.9 ± 0.66 |
March | 7.7 ± 0.16 | 17.6 ± 8.2 | 13.6 ± 1.8 |
April | 7.2 ± 0.22 | 8.0 ± 0.67 | 12.8 ± 0.62 |
May | 7.6 ± 0.05 | 7.8 ± 3.5 | 16.1 ± 2.13 |
June | 7.6 ± 0.05 | 1.9 ± 1.16 | 13.8 ± 1.67 |
DWAF guidelines | 6–9 | <0.1 | <70 |
WHO guidelines | 6.5–9.5 | <0.1 | 600 |