Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 400

Full Length Research Paper

An assessment of sachet water quality in Zaria Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Yusuf, Y.O.*
  • Yusuf, Y.O.*
  • Department of Geography, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Jimoh, A.I.
  • Jimoh, A.I.
  • Department of Geography, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Onaolapo, E.O.
  • Onaolapo, E.O.
  • Department of Geography, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Dabo, Y.
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  •  Received: 05 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 12 June 2015
  •  Published: 31 July 2015

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