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    Physiochemical properties of borehole and tap water supplied in nagongera town council, tororo district
    (Busitema University, 2024) Kuloba, Polly
    In recent years, there has been an increase in the consumption of the water supplied by the intermittent systems. This water is assumed to be safe for any domestic and other uses; however, this research determined the different physiochemical parameters of the water supplied by NWSC to Tororo municipality, Nagongera Town council. This study was carried out to evaluate the physiochemical quality of borehole and tap water parameters in Nagongera town council. The physiochemical parameters analyzed include; electrical conductivity, temperature, Total Dissolved Solids, pH and turbidity using standard methods of analysis and the results obtained were compared with the World Health Organization (WHO) for drinking water and domestic use. This study presents an analysis of Electrical Conductivity (EC) measurements across eight boreholes, identified as B1 through B8. EC values, expressed in micro-Siemens per centimeter (µS/cm), provide insight into the ionic concentration and, therefore, the salinity levels of groundwater sourced from these boreholes. Results indicate that B4 and B5 exhibit notably higher EC values, measuring 602.5 µS/cm and 574.5 µS/cm, respectively. These values suggest a higher concentration of dissolved ions compared to other boreholes. B1 and B2 show relatively low EC values, at 265.0 µS/cm and 264.1 µS/cm, indicating a lower ionic presence. Meanwhile, B3, B6, B7, and B8 display moderate EC levels, ranging from 222.2 µS/cm to 444.8 µS/cm. The data reveal a variability in water quality across the boreholes, with some demonstrating significantly elevated conductivity, suggesting potential implications for water usage and treatment requirements