Analyses of Physicochemical Parameters of Selected Tap Water Samples in Cagayan de Oro (District I), Philippines

This study was conducted to initially determined drinking water quality in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The objectives were to quantify selected physicochemical parameters among selected tap water samples on December, 2016-Feburary, 2017 in District 1 communities of the city. Analyses further included quantifying risk quotient and comparing findings to drinking water quality standard. Studied parameters were pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, conductivity, and turbidity using portable probe pre calibrated meters. Overall, determined concentrations passed reference standards for drinking water with sampling station and sampling period variation. Although no risk was determined on the studied parameters, it is however recommended to conduct further monitoring incorporating other water quality parameters.