Quality of drinking water in rural areas

ABSTRACT

A total of 106 water samples from various sources of drinking water in villages around the University campus, were taken for bacteriological examination. A topographical examination was also carried out and recorded in a proforma. The results of the study show that water from open wells and earthenware pitchers [used as storage containers] was grossly contaminated with Escherichia coli and Streptococcus faecalis. The samples taken from tubewelis [through taps] and hand-pumped wells were also contaminated, but to a lesser degree. The surrounding of the water sources were unhygienic and therefore faecal contamination was liable to occur continuously