Journal of
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology

  • Abbreviation: J. Civ. Eng. Constr. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2634
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCECT
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 141

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of raw water quality of Bosso Lake in North-Central Nigeria

Ehigiator, O. A.
  • Ehigiator, O. A.
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology P. M. B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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Jimoh, O. I.
  • Jimoh, O. I.
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology P. M. B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 27 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 March 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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