Author/Authors :
Arabi، A. S. نويسنده Center for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria , , Funtua، I. I. نويسنده Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria , , Dewu، B. B. M. نويسنده Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria , , Garba، M. L. نويسنده Department of Geology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria , , Okoh، S. نويسنده Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria , , Kwaya، M. Y. نويسنده Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State , , Bolori، M. T. نويسنده Faculty of Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Borno State-Nigeria ,
Abstract :
Calcium and Magnesium are essential to human health. Studies by National Sleep Foundation (NSF), have
confirmed these elements as being effective in the treatment of Insomnia. One of the sources of these elements is
hard water. In this study, thirty five groundwater samples were collected using EPA standard procedures and
analyzed using standard analytical technique. The results showed that 97.14% of the samples are very hard. Values
recorded for calcium and magnesium ranged from 3.1±0.26 mg/l to 1524±131.06 mg/l with a mean value of
586.01mg/l and 21±0.59 mg/l to 1375±38.5 mg/l with a mean value of 342.83 mg/l, respectively. This indicates that
groundwater from the study area could be a good source of calcium and magnesium for inhabitants of the area. The
World Health Organization reported that, while the concentrations of calcium and magnesium in drinking-water
vary astonishingly from one supply to another, mineral-rich drinking-waters may provide substantial contributions
to total intakes of these elements in some populations or population subgroups. It may also be safer compared to
most sleeping pills which when taken over long periods of time, can have multiple side effects. Some pills were also
reported to have impaired memory and performance on the job and homes.
