Water quality of Wenchi Crater Lake in Ethiopia

Abstract

Determination of physico-chemical properties of water samples from Wenchi Crater Lake in Ethiopia was carried out. Selected heavy metals in water, sediment, and plant samples from the lake were also comparatively determined. The results indicated that most general physico-chemical properties of the lake water fell within those recommended for drinking water. However, the lake water was found to be high in some heavy metals, which also accumulated in the sediment. Bioconcentration of these metals was also observed in the plant samples.

Keywords

• Wenchi Crater Lake
• water quality
• heavy metals
• sediment
• Typha latifolia