Distribution and toxicity of dihydroxybenzenes in drinking water sources in Nigeria
Oluwaferanmi B. Otitoju, Moses O. Alfred, Chidinma G. Olorunnisola, Francis T. Aderinola, Olumuyiwa O. Ogunlaja, Olumide D. Olukanni, Aemere Ogunlaja, Martins O. Omorogie, Emmanuel I. Unuabonah
Abstract
). Multivariate analysis using the Principal Component Analysis Software suggests that in most sample sites, CAT and HQ in water samples were from entirely different anthropogenic sources. The most impacted population groups were the toddlers and infants. Similarly, maximum and median concentrations of CAT in water samples pose serious risks to Daphnia at both acute and chronic levels. The results from this study suggest the need for further control of these dihydroxybenzenes through regular monitoring and removal from drinking water during treatment.