Impact of Leachate Percolation Groundwater Sources of on Groundwater Sources of Maitumbi Community of Bosso L.G. Area, Niger State

Abstract

 Impact of leachate percolation on groundwater sources of Maitumbi community of Niger State were carried out to ascertain the magnitude of dumpsite pollution of groundwater during rainy season. Leachate samples from the dumpsite and groundwater samples (well, borehole, and stream) were collected using different distances away from the dumpsite. All the samples were analyzed for biological parameters according to internationally accepted procedures and standard methods. The presence of faecal coliform in the water samples was upsetting. The higher concentration of total heterotrophic bacteria count (3.58 x 105) in the samples were found alarming. Necessary steps should be taken by the authority to prevent further contamination of water sources from leachate.