A survey of bacteriological quality of drinking water in North Gondar

Admassu, Mengesha; Wubshet, Mamo; Gelaw, Baye

doi:10.4314/ejhd.v18i2.9946

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“…The results of the bacteriological quality of water sources in this study concord with the results of other studies conducted in Africa [10][11][12] . The presence of significant counts of coliform bacteria in the water sources is indicative of inadequacy of the depth of the wells or a breach of sanitary integrity of the wells 13 .…”

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Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia

Tsega¹,

Sahile²,

Kibret³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Accesses to safe water is a universal need however, many of the world's population lack access to adequate and safe water. Consumption of water contaminated causes health risk to the public and the situation is serous in rural areas. Objectives: To assess the bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia. Methods: Water samples were collected from tap, open springs, open dug wells and protected springs for bacteriological analysis of total coliforms and thermotolerant coliforms. The turbidity, pH and temperature were measured immediately after collection. Results: Most drinking water sources were found to have coliform counts above the recommended national and international guidelines and had high sanitary risk scores. There was a statistically significant difference among water sources with respect to TC and TTC (p < 0.05) and there was a statistically significant positive correlation between coliform counts and sanitary risk scores (p < 0.01). Most water sources didn't satisfy the turbidity values recommended by WHO. Conclusion: The water sources were heavily contaminated which suggested poor protection and sanitation practice in the water sources. Source protection strategies as well as monitoring are recommend for this community.

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Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia

Tsega¹,

Sahile²,

Kibret³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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“…According to Mengesha and his co-workers, research conducted in North Gonder, demonstrated that 50% of the samples had a coli form count of 180 and above /100 ml and the lowest coliform count was 13 coliform /100 ml (Mengesha et al, 2004), which is higher than the present study of Dire Dawa rural communities in which the highest total coliform 133.34 coliform /100 ml and the lowest total coliform 1.50 coliforms/100ml. In another study in South Wello, Ethiopia, Atnafu demonstrated that 75% of the samples from protected springs were contaminated with total coliforms (Atnafu, 2006).…”

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“…High incidence of childhood diarrhea, helminthiasis, trachoma and the overall high mortality rates are associated with poor environmental sanitation (Mengesha et al, 2004). The World Health Organization estimated that up to 80% of all sicknesses and diseases in the world is caused by inadequate sanitation, polluted water or unavailability of water.…”

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Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council

Amenu¹,

Menkir²,

Gobena³

2013

Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J.

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Article InformationIn Ethiopia, access to improved water supply and sanitation was estimated at 38% and 12% respectively. Three-forth of the health problems of children in Ethiopia are communicable diseases due to polluted water and improper water handling practices. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the microbiological quality of drinking water sources in rural communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council (Adada Peasant Association). A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2011 to May 2011. Microbiological water quality parameters were analyzed using the membrane filtration method. Water analysis demonstrated that all water sources in the study area were contaminated with total coliforms and fecal coliform. The fact that, about 83.34% of the water sample was positive for indicator bacteria shown that the three selected Peasant Associations had risk of contamination. High concentration of microbiological indicators in all water sources of this study area have demonstrated the presence of pathogenic organisms which constitute a threat to anyone consuming or in contact with these waters. The majority of the drinking water sources is either of unacceptable quality or grossly polluted. Regular quality control mechanisms need to be in place to ensure safety of drinking water.

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“…Water supplies and quality in Ethiopia are not different from the general situation of developing countries as a whole. The situation is worse in rural areas where coverage is only 20% when compared with 80% in urban areas which are the least among the continent (Admassu et al, 2004).…”

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Bacteriological quality of drinking water from source to point of use among rural communities of Farta Woreda in North West, Ethiopia

Kassie¹,

Hayelom²

2017

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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Access to safe water is a universal need. However, many of the world's population lack access to adequate and safe water. Consumption of contaminated water with viruses, bacteria and parasites causes health risk to the public and the situation is serious in rural areas. So this study is aimed at assessing the bacteriological quality of drinking water at source and point of use among rural Communities of Farta Woreda, North Western, Ethiopia. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in March 2014 in 41 rural Kebeles of Farta Woreda. A total of 120 water samples were obtained from protected water sources and household water storage containers and tested for Escherichia coli by using membrane filter methods. The contaminant risk of water sources and household storage containers were assessed by sanitary inspection checklist of World health Organization. Descriptive statistics (proportion and percentage) were used to count the E. coli load and the results were interpreted using World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for drinking water quality. All household water storage containers and majority 22(91.7%) of the protected wells and 5(83.3%) springs in the study area were not in compliance with WHO recommended values (0 CFU/100 ml of drinking water) for drinking water. Majority 10(41.7%) of protected well, 5(83.3%) protected spring and 42(46.7%) household storage containers had high sanitary risk score for E. coli. The water sources and also household water storage containers were heavily contaminated with E. coli. Source protection strategies, awareness creation on safe water handling practices as well as monitoring are necessary to enhance good drinking water quality.

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A survey of bacteriological quality of drinking water in North Gondar

Cited by 33 publications

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Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia

Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia

Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Rural Communities of Dire Dawa Administrative Council

Bacteriological quality of drinking water from source to point of use among rural communities of Farta Woreda in North West, Ethiopia

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