Groundwater quality using indices for domestic and irrigation purposes in Akure, Nigeria

Groundwater exploration has become more critical for agricultural and domestic purposes due to the overexploitation, depletion widespread pollution of surface water bodies. The study is focused on evaluating these groundwater sources their suitability irrigation applications, as well a quality-based investigation sources. Thirty (30) boreholes were investigated across area Akure, Ondo State achieve aforementioned aim. This was carried out by analysis physico-chemical parameters, determination quality index indices. Moreover, Gibbs diagram used characterize ground samples. show be slightly acidic in nature with pH values falling below 6.5 benchmark. According evaluated indices, Sodium ratio also showed that 76.7% samples “good” category, 20% “permissible” 3.3% “poor” category. suitable can support plant yield. Based Water Quality Index (WQI) assessment, majority (82%) classified “good”, 16% excellent, while 2% found moderate indicating terms its drinking standard generally good obtained from this study. Data plotted reveal chemistry primarily controlled rock-water interaction.