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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Bogac Cold Spring is one of the most visited tourist spots in Barobo, Surigao
del Sur. Its name was derived from the Visayan word “Bogwak” which means to flow.
It was once a source of potable and useful water for bathing and laundrying when
there was no stable water system yet. Legend has it that the Manobos and
Mandayas inhabited the area near the bank of the stream due to its bountiful catch in
variety of fishes. The inhabitants of the spring have enjoyed living there in harmony
and prosperity for centuries (Corvera, L.). As years passed by, Bogac Cold Spring
became a spot for recreational purposes for tourists, swimmers and for the people
living within the vicinity. During swimming activities, ingestion of water is
unavoidable. 16 ml and 37 ml is the average amount of water swallowed by adults
and non-adults, respectively (Dorevitch S., etc., 2010).
Regular physicochemical analysis of water at source must also be carried out
to determine or check the effectiveness of treatment process (Omezukruike,
Damilola, Fajobi, Shittu, 2008). The pH of natural waters is influenced by various
factors and processes, including temperature, discharge of effluents, acid mine
drainage, acidic precipitation, runoff, microbial activity and decay processes. These
studies are closely related to the current study for it directly mentions the
physicochemical components of water and its state of potability.

This study investigates the physicochemical components of the Bogac Cold
Spring in order to ensure the safety of all the tourists, swimmers, and inhabitants
within the studied area.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold
Spring, specifically it ought to answer the following questions:
1. What are the physicochemical components found in the water of Bogac Cold
Spring?
2. Are the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring risky for
accidental ingestion or not?
Objectives of the study
1. To recognize the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring.
2. To determine whether the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring
risky for accidental ingestion or not.
Significance of the study
The significance of the study is for the awareness of the people who are
coming and swimming within the vicinity of the Bogac Cold Spring.
Scope and Delimitation

This study focuses on investigating the physicochemical components of
Bogac Cold Spring and its significant effect to the health of the tourists, swimmers
and the inhabitants within the vicinity of the said tourist spot.
Definition of terms
Bogac Cold Spring- a spring found in the Municipality of Barobo
Physico-chemical- deals with the physical and chemical properties of substances.
Vicinity- the area around or near the particular place
Mandayas and Manobos- tribes that inhabited the spring long ago.
Bogwak- the visayan word where Bogac name was derived from which also
Means to flow.
Turbidity- measure of the degree to which water loses its transparency
Total Dissolved Solids- refers to any minerals, salts, metals, cations or anions
dissolved in water.
CHAPTER II
METHODOLOGY
Materials and Methods
1.1 Research Locale
The study was conducted at Purok 1, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur and
was tested at the laboratory of Davao City Water District, Matina, Davao City.
1.2 Sample Collection
One 1L bottle of water sample was obtained at Bogac Cold Spring, P-1,
Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur from the center of the spring on February 4, 2019
at exactly 4:30 am. The water sample was brought to the laboratory for the
performance of water analysis: Temperature was lowered to minimize the changes
of actual analysis of physical and chemical reaction of the quality of water sample.
However, water’s odor, taste and temperature were analyzed onsite (Shukla D.,
Bhadresha K., Dr. Jain N. K., Dr. Modi H. A., 2013)
1.2.1 Physical Parameters of Water Sample
Table 1
Water Quality Test Description Instrument/ Method

Color Characterized as the hue Visual Comparison
of the water
Temperature The degree of heat Thermometer

present in water
Turbidity Measure of the degree to Turbidimeter

which water loses its
transparency
Odor A distinctive smell caused Wide mouth glass

by chemical compounds stoppered bottles
that can be referred as
either pleasant or
unpleasant odor
1.2.2 Chemical Parameters of Water Sample
Water Quality Test Description Instrument/ Method
pH Acidity or alkalinity of a Electrometric/

solution pH meter
Total Dissolved Solids Refers to any minerals, Gravimetric

(TDS) salts, metals, cations or
anions dissolved in water
Nitrate The measure of nitrate Cadmium Reduction

present in water
CHAPTER III
Results
Table 1
Parameters Method of Analysis Results
Color, CU Visual Comparison 0
Turbidity, NTU Turbidimetric 0
pH Electrometric 7.04
Temperature, celcius Thermometer
Total Dissolved Solids, Gravimetric 8

mg/L
Nitrate, mg/L Cadmium Reduction 0.8
Odor Wide Mouth Glass

Stoppered Bottle
Taste Flavor Profile Analysis
Discussion

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CHAPTER I

Background of the study

living within the vicinity. During swimming activities, ingestion of water is

unavoidable. ​16 ml and 37 ml is the average amount of water swallowed by adults

and non-adults, respectively​ (Dorevitch S., etc., 2010).

Regular physicochemical analysis of water at source must also be carried out

to determine or check the effectiveness of treatment process (Omezukruike,

Damilola, Fajobi, Shittu, 2008). The pH of natural waters is influenced by various

factors and processes, including temperature, discharge of effluents, acid mine

physicochemical components of water and its state of potability.

within the studied area.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold

Spring, specifically it ought to answer the following questions:

2. Are the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring risky for

accidental ingestion or not?

Objectives of the study

1. To recognize the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring.

2. To determine whether the physicochemical components of Bogac Cold Spring

risky for accidental ingestion or not.

Significance of the study

Scope and Delimitation

Bogac Cold Spring- a spring found in the Municipality of Barobo

Physico-chemical- deals with the physical and chemical properties of substances.

Vicinity- the area around or near the particular place

Turbidity- measure of the degree to which water loses its transparency

Materials and Methods

1.1 Research Locale

1.2 Sample Collection

performance of water analysis: Temperature was lowered to minimize the changes

Bhadresha K., Dr. Jain N. K., Dr. Modi H. A., 2013)

1.2.1 Physical Parameters of Water Sample

Water Quality Test Description Instrument/ Method

Temperature The degree of heat Thermometer

Turbidity Measure of the degree to Turbidimeter

Odor A distinctive smell caused Wide mouth glass

1.2.2 Chemical Parameters of Water Sample

Water Quality Test Description Instrument/ Method

pH Acidity or alkalinity of a Electrometric/

Total Dissolved Solids Refers to any minerals, Gravimetric

Nitrate The measure of nitrate Cadmium Reduction

Parameters Method of Analysis Results

Color, CU Visual Comparison 0

Turbidity, NTU Turbidimetric 0

Temperature, celcius Thermometer

Total Dissolved Solids, Gravimetric 8

Nitrate, mg/L Cadmium Reduction 0.8

Odor Wide Mouth Glass

Taste Flavor Profile Analysis

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unavoidable. 16 ml and 37 ml is the average amount of water swallowed by adults

and non-adults, respectively (Dorevitch S., etc., 2010).