Groundwater Quality Index of OPU Nembe Community, Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

This research looks at the water quality problem in the Opu Nembe area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and how it affects the residents' standard of living. We performed physicochemical investigation, which included chemical, trace metal, and microbiological examinations, on water samples taken from six boreholes to find out if they were safe to drink and use at home. The results show that the situation is usually tolerable under low salinity (0.05-0.23 Mg/L) and conductivity (124-129 μS/cm) settings. An elevated iron content and a coliform bacterium count of 37 CFU/mL are also present. More research and treatment approaches are needed because this is quite concerning. In order to ensure that the people of Homa Bay have access to water of a satisfactory quality for drinking, the samples from TH show that water quality monitoring must continue. Applying a solution to the problem of high iron concentration is important to further reduce consumer dangers and improve the visual appeal of water products. For the same reason, maintaining health standards and preventing water-borne diseases depend critically on removing microbiological contaminants. So, to make sure that Opu Nembe's water resources are managed sustainably, we need to monitor how much water is being used, identify areas for improvement in terms of hygiene practices, and address water policy and intervention measures to improve water quality and the quality of life for local residents. To fill in the gaps in our knowledge about the area's current conditions and water quality changes, we need to conduct more research.