Microbial and Physicochemical Quality of River Water in Delta State, Nigeria

Water is essential to man as a source of life and well-being. Water make up 70% of the body mass index. Over 71% of the earth is made up of water but only a little is potable and available for man’s use. The sources of water to man include ground water, surface water and so on. River water is a vital source of water to the rural and urban communities and need to be preserved from pollution. The study investigated the microbial load and physicochemical parameters of ten rivers across Delta State