Potentials of Moringa oleifera seed in water treatment

Abstract

In order to meet the standards set by the World Health Organization for drinking water, it is necessary to treat water and remove contaminants and bacteria. A research study conducted in Bumsa Ward, located in the Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria utilized a suspension made from Moringa oleifera seeds as an agent for coagulation and softening during groundwater treatment. The experiment involved examining multiple sites within this area using established laboratory techniques to assess the physical and chemical properties of water samples. Different concentrations of Moringa oleifera seed suspension were created and employed as a means of purifying the water. Analysis revealed that turbidity levels ranged between 108 NTU to 126 NTU when observing these water samples' physicochemical characteristics. The findings indicate that the samples exhibit high levels of cloudiness with moderate levels of TDS, ranging from 75.25 to 125.61 mg/L. The pH values for the water samples range between 6.7 and 6.8. Both samples are transparent, tasteless, and odorless. The results demonstrate that varying concentrations of Moringa seed suspension have a significant impact as both a coagulating and softening agent.The use of seed suspension decreases turbidity in groundwater by up to 82% and reduces its hardness by up to 42% after exposure for a duration of 90 minutes.Hence,Moringa seeds suspension can be considered an effective natural solution for reducing turbidity and softening water quality