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Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
IntroductionDrinking contaminated water is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to safe drinking water is limited.
Chala Daba, Leykun Berhanu, Belay Desye, Gete Berihun, Abebe Kassa Geto   +4 more
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Assessment of physicochemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water in Sapele local government area of Delta State, South-South, Nigeria

Journal of Water and Health, 2023
Drinking water quality for human consumption is a global matter of paramount importance. The study aimed to assess the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water from five major sources in Sapele, Delta State.
Prince Eseoghene Edeki, Essy Clementina Isah, Ndubuisi Mokogwu   +2 more
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An assessment of the physicochemical, bacteriological quality of groundwater and the water quality index (WQI) used GIS in Ghis Nekor, Northern Morocco

Scientific African, 2023
This study, being realized in its totality in the groundwater of Ghis Nekor, which is located in the city of Al Hoceima in Northern Morocco, consists in analyzing the groundwater as to its suitability for human consumption, its physicochemical and ...
Chaimae Benaissa, Belkacem Bouhmadi, Abdelhamid Rossi   +2 more
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Physicochemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water in Debre Markos town, Northwest, Ethiopia [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Background Access to safe drinking water is essential for human health; however, water contamination remains a major concern in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Rapid urbanization and inadequate sanitation threaten water quality.
Biachew Asmare, Amare Bekalu, Abaynesh Alamneh   +2 more
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Virological and bacteriological quality of drinking water in Ethiopia [PDF]

Applied Water Science, 2018
Since unsafe water is responsible for many illness, deaths, and economic failure, water quality monitoring is essential. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 218 drinking waters samples collected between February and June 2016 to assess water quality
Tesfaye Legesse Bedada, Walelign Dessie Mezemir, Firehiwot Abera Dera, Waktole Gobena Sima, Samson Girma Gebre, Redwan Muzeyin Edicho, Almaz Gonfa Biegna, Dejenie Shiferaw Teklu, Kassu Desta Tullu   +8 more
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Bacteriological Quality and Heavy Metal Analysis of Packaged Water Produced in Lusaka, Zambia and Associated Quality Control Measures

Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
Many people in the world lack safe basic drinking water sources and rely on untreated water source. Packaged water can be considered as an alternative to other water sources if measures are put in place to ensure its safety for consumption.
Rodney K. Banda, Patricia Mubita, Given Moonga, Chisala D. Meki   +3 more
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Bacteriological quality of drinking water and associated factors in Alemwach refugee camp in Dabat District, Northwest Ethiopia [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Access to safe drinking water is essential for preventing waterborne diseases and ensuring public health, particularly in refugee camps, where overcrowding and inadequate sanitation pose significant risks.
Lamrot Yohannes, Biniam Belete Begna, Asmare Asrat Yirdaw, Mihretu Tagesse Sergindo, Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Fasika Weldegebriel, Hana Belay   +6 more
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Bacteriological Quality of Borehole Water in Gusau Metropolis

UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
Microbes are ubiquitous and are known to contaminate materials, including food and water. We examined the bacteriological quality of borehole water in Gusau metropolis to determine its potability.
Rosemary Okoye, Yomi Marie Carole Nyandjou   +1 more
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Physicochemical and bacteriological quality of swimming pools water in Kombolcha Town, Northeastern Ethiopia

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionThe use of swimming pool water for recreation, rehabilitation, and athletics is widespread around the world, especially in large Cities and Towns. However, poorly managed swimming pool water can facilitate the spread of illnesses connected to
Tarikuwa Natnael, Seada Hassen, Belay Desye, Lebasie Woretaw   +3 more
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Perception Versus Actual Value of Quality of Drinking Water: A Case Study of Iron and Steel Industry in West Bengal, India [PDF]

Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2023
The study aims to understand employees’ knowledge, awareness, and overall perception of drinking water quality in the Iron and Steel Industry in Burnpur, India. Further, this study evaluated drinking water’s physicochemical and bacteriological properties
Rahul Rajak, Arup Jana, Aparajita Chattopadhyay, Sushmita Singh and Jitender Prasad
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