Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Physicochemical and bacteriological analysis of the quality of sachet water and their source point (spring box) consumed in Bo city, Sierra Leone

Mohamed Pujeh Junior
  • Mohamed Pujeh Junior
  • Department of Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
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Alhaji Brima Gogra
  • Alhaji Brima Gogra
  • Department of Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
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John Paul Kaisam
  • John Paul Kaisam
  • Department of Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
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Yahaya Kudush Kawa
  • Yahaya Kudush Kawa
  • Department of Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, Sierra Leone.
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  •  Received: 11 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 02 February 2021
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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