Potable drinking water

Bacteriological Quality of Potable Water Consumed in Cape Coast and Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana

Samuel Addo Akwetey, Ernest Oduro-Kwarteng, Priscilla Ocran, Kumi Nana Anokye, Allswell Donkor, Priscilla Abena Ankamaa Opare, Desmond Omane Acheampong & Godwin Kwakye-Nuako · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: Bacterial contamination of potable water remains a global canker and has been reported to result in deaths from gastrointestinal infections. Treatment of gastrointestinal infections is becoming difficult due to antimicrobial resistance. This study sought to assess the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i430314

Microbial Evaluation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Isolates of Popular Sachet Water Brands Sold in Anambra State

O. Anagu Linda, C. Ogwaluonye Uchenna, N. Ikegbunam Moses, K. Unachukwu Chinelo & O. Esimone Charles · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To determine the microbiological quality of 5 brands of sachet water popularly consumed in Anambra state. Study Design: To validate the level of water treatment, and determine the type of bacteria and fungi contaminants, level of contamination and presence of resistant path...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/16291