NATIONAL WATER QUALITY REFERENCE LABORATORY, SOKOTO

13th May, 2024

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Ref No: FMWR/NWQRL/SKT/2024/001 Sample Type: Portable Water (Water Dispenser)

Client: Coperazione Internazionale (COOPI)
Sample Location: Coperazione Internazionale (COOPI) Mabera, Sokoto
L.G.A: Sokoto South L.G.A, Sokoto State
Date Sampled: 08/05/2024 Date Received: 08/05/2024
Sample Description: A clear liquid/water collected in a 75cl plastic container

I hereby certify that we have analyzed the above described sample in the condition submitted to us and state
hereunder our findings together with comments.
PARAMETERS METHOD COOPI NSDWQ: NIS: 554:2015 COMMENTS
WATER
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
General appearance APHA 2110 Clear Clear Ok
0
Temperature ( C) APHA 2550 B 32.2 Ambient Ok
o
APHA 4500 B 7.57 6.5-8.5 Ok
pH @ 25.0 C
Electrical Conductivity (µS/cm) APHA 2510 B 154 1000 -
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) APHA 2510 B 100 500 Ok
Turbidity (NTU) APHA 2130 B 8.00 5.00 Slightly Turbid
Suspended Solid (mg/L) APHA 2540 B 10.0 - -
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
Alkalinity (mg/L) APHA 2320 B 52.0 - -
Calcium (mg/L) APHA 3500-Ca B 12.8 -
Magnesium (mg/L) APHA 3500-Mg B 1.95 20 Ok
Total Hardness (mg/L) APHA 2340 C 40.0 150 Ok
Chloride (mg/L) APHA 4500-Cl- B 29.0 250 Ok
Nitrate (mg/L) APHA 4500 NO3- E 2.92 50.0 Ok
Sulphate (mg/L) APHA 4500 SO42-E 0.46 100 Ok
Phosphate (mg/L) APHA 4500-P D BDL - -
Fluoride (mg/L) APHA 4500-F- D BDL 1.5 Ok
Ammonia (mg/L) APHA 4500-NH3 0.66 - -
Iron(mg/L) APHA 3500-Fe D BDL 0.30 Ok
HEAVY METALS

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Chromium (mg/L) APHA 3500-Cr B 0.01 0.05 OK
Cadmium (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) 0.003 0.003 Ok
Lead (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) BDL 0.01 OK
Copper (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) 0.005 1 OK
Zinc (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) 0.039 3 OK
Manganese (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) BDL 0.2 OK
Mercury (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) BDL 0.001 OK
Arsenic (mg/L) APHA3111A (MTALYSER) BDL 0.01 OK
MICROBIOLOGICAL
PARAMETERS
Total Coliforms (cfu/100mL) APHA 9222 B 20 10 Microbial Load
E. Coli (cfu/100mL) APHA 9222 B 12 0 Microbial Load
NOTE
• BDL = Below Detection Limit
• cfu /100ml = Colony forming units per 100ml
• APHA = American Public Health Association (21st Edition 2005)
• Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS 554:2007 Revised in 2015) for Drinking Water Quality

COMMENT: With reference to the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS 554:2007 Revised in 2015) for
Drinking Water Quality

 The result of the analysis of Coperazione Internazionale (COOPI) water indicates that it is
slightly Turbid.
 The result of the analysis of Coperazione Internazionale (COOPI) water indicates that it
contains Microbial Load.
RECOMMENDATION:
 Effective water treatment is recommended for the portable water in order to tackle water
turbidity and eliminate Microorganisms present in the water. (E.Coli).
 Also, good and adequate hygiene Practices could help eliminate the Microorganisms present
in the water.

ALIYU TANIMU ABAHURAIRA

LABORATORY MANAGER

NATOINAL WATER QUALITY REFERENCE LABORATORY, SOKOTO

AT S.R.R.B.D.A HEADQUATERS, PMB 2223
Km 10, GUSAU ROAD, DANGE SHUNI LGA, SOKOTO
EMAIL: sokotolab2018@yahoo.com
Phone: 08036556907, 07066714226, 08029587254