Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Hand-Dug Wells in Mechanic Village Dutse, North-West Nigeria

Autor: Adeleye, A.O, Amoo, A.O., Ijanu, E.M., Shuaibu, S.J., Asaju, C.I., Yalwaji, B., Yerima, M.B.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
Zdroj: Anchor University Journal of Science and Technology; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): December 2022
ISSN: 2736-0059
2736-0067
Popis: Background: The need to have constant access to potable water is inevitable to meet one of the goals of the United Nations’ sustainable development.Objectives: This research was conducted to determine the bacteriological quality of the two (2) hand-dug wells available in Dutse mechanic village Jigawa state.Methods: Twelve (12) water samples were collected from the two (2) hand-dug wells present in the village. The sampling carried out in the morning and afternoon comprised six (6) from well A and six (6) from well B. All the water samples were analyzed for the possible presence and concentration of two waterborne bacteria; Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp. using the plate count method.Results: E. coli (10.4x106 CFU/mL) pollution contributed to the highest mean bacterial load detected in well A while E. coli (7.38x106 CFU/mL) pollution was detected in well B. Having subjected the generated results to statistical analysis (T-test at 95% confidence level), there was a significant difference in E. coli and Klebsiella sp. pollution across the two wells (p< 0.05). It is recommended that the wells in the village should be properly given the hygienic practice it deserves by covering them to avert contamination by flies and waterborne pathogens. Conclusion: E. coli and Klebsiella sp. were detected in all the water samples assayed in both hand-dug wells. Having a well-kept fetcher devoid of microbial loads and clearing all dump sites close to the wells will ensure microbial-oriented pollution-free well water fit for human consumption. Keywords: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp., hand-dug well, enteric bacteria, water
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