Effect of changes in season visa vise rural groundwater quality variability with respect to iron is
examined in this study. Water samples were collected from 26 rural community boreholes and analyzed for
iron concentrations as it affects the quality of water for drinking in line with WHO drinking water standards
for both rainy and dry seasons. The analyses was carried out as prescribed according to standard method
of examination of water. The result of analyses show 35% of the boreholes have elevated iron concentrations
above WHO guide limit for rainy season as against that of the dry season which is only 7.7% of the
boreholes. Iron concentrations in the boreholes were noted to be higher in the rainy season than in the dry
season. The source of iron in groundwater may be attributed to dissolution of iron minerals from rock and
soils, corrosion effect of galvanized hand pump components and land use activities. Agencies involved in
rural water supply must ensure the safety of the groundwater being harnessed for use. This study
demonstrate the need for groundwater quality management at the rural level because once polluted is very
expensive to remedy.