Physico-Chemical Qualities of Drinking Water from the Volta Lake at Kpando-Torkor in the Kpando District of Volta Region, Ghana
Overview:Assessed the safety of drinking water sourced directly from the Volta Lake by communities in Kpando-Torkor. Key physico-chemical parameters measured include pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, water hardness, and electrical conductivity.
Qualification
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Motivation
Many communities in the Kpando District rely entirely on the Volta Lake for drinking water and domestic use, with no formal treatment infrastructure. Establishing whether this water meets WHO and Ghanaian regulatory safety thresholds is critical for public health.
Policy impact
Findings guide government bodies, district assemblies, and water management institutions in planning sustainable water treatment systems, improving rural water infrastructure, and developing policies ensuring safe drinking water access for lakeside communities.
Key focus areas
Water quality Physico-chemical analysis, WHO standards, Volta Lake, Rural health, District assembly policy, Water treatment