Microbiological evaluation of potable and packaged drinking water samples

ABSTRACT

Packed drinking water samples of 25 litres and 1 litre capacities and potable water sample from local railway station, commercial centre and a deionised water sample from laboratory was subjected to study for the determination of total aerobic bacterial count and for the presence of Salmonella and Escherichia coll by incubating at 37°C for 48 hours