Evaluation of Bacteriological Quality of Surface, Well, Borehole and River Water in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Niger Delta

Obioma, Azuonwu; Chikanka, Azuonwu Testimonies; Loveth, Nwizug Wereloobari

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“…The number of E. coli organisms in all sampling stations was extremely above the permissible limit. Studies have reported a high count of coliforms in surface water [39][40][41]. The presence of E. coli in all the water samples is evidence of faecal contamination from human and warm-blooded animals which may indicate the presence of pathogenic organisms.…”

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Correlates of Pollution Load and Assessment of Water Quality Index of a Major Stream along Yemetu Community in Ibadan Nigeria

Amubieya¹,

Oloruntoba²,

Adejumo³

et al. 2020

EESRJ

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This study aimed at assessing the correlates of pollution loads and water quality index of a major stream along Yemetu community in Ibadan, Nigeria. Water samples were collected during the raining season at eight sampling points (S1 to S8) for four weeks for physicochemical and bacteriological analyses using standard methods described by American Public Health Association (APHA) (2005). Pearson correlation coefficient was used to identify correlated parameters and Water Quality Index (WQI) was used to classify the quality of the water. The pH at all sampling points were slightly acidic, Total coliforms and E. coli counts were higher than the permissible limits, BOD5 was significantly correlated with COD (r = 0.97, P<0.01), EC (r = 0.71, P<0.05), TDS (r = 0.75, P<0.05), TCC (r = 0.89, P<0.05), and E. coli (r = 0.86, P<0.05). The WQI ranged from 227 (very poor water) in S1 to 667 (water unsuitable for drinking) in S7. The study recommends effective monitoring of water quality of the stream (most especially the bacteriological characteristics) through the control of various anthropogenic activities around the stream by the appropriate authorities.

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Correlates of Pollution Load and Assessment of Water Quality Index of a Major Stream along Yemetu Community in Ibadan Nigeria

Amubieya¹,

Oloruntoba²,

Adejumo³

et al. 2020

EESRJ

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“…In general, the absence of faecal coliforms in borehole water means that it was accurately dug to get clean water. This borehole perhaps might not be located close to a toilet or suck away system; had consistent washing and disinfection of the water tank, and might also had a water purifier which increased water quality (Okoro et al, 2017;Obioma et al, 2017).…”

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“…They can also cause bacteremia when introduced into the bloodstreams. In addition, some strains of E. coli were capable of producing enterotoxins in the human small intestine which can also cause diarrhoea (Obioma et al, 2017).…”

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“…Clean water is priceless and has limited resources that man has begun to treasure only recently after decades of pollution with wastes (Oparaocha et al, 2010;Getso et al, 2018). According to Chapman and Kimstach, (2014); Obioma et al, (2017) groundwater was the most important component of the hydrological cycle, and was an important source of potable water in Africa. Groundwater provides a reasonably constant water supply for domestic use; livestock and irrigation; in addition, it was not likely to dry up under natural conditions thereby buffering the effects of rainfall variability across seasons (Hamil and Bell, 1986;Calow et al, 2010).…”

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Assessment of bacteriological quality of borehole water in Wamakko local government, Sokoto state, Nigeria

Bashir

Adam

Yahaya

et al. 2018

Novel Research in Microbiology Journal

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The increase in human populations together with their daily activities continues to have great influence on the quality of borehole water in Nigeria. In the current study, the major source of drinking water within Arkilla which is the one of the most growing community in Wamakko local government area of Sokoto state, were analyzed bacteriologically to ascertain their portability. A total of three water samples were collected from available boreholes within the major sites of Arkilla area namely; Arkilla layout, Arkilla federal low cost and Arkilla state low cost. They were analyzed for the total bacterial, coliform and faecal coliform counts using the standard plate count and most probable number (MPN) assays. Obtained results were compared with (WHO) standards for drinking water sources. The mean total bacterial count ranged from 5.4 ×10 4 to 3.7 ×10 6 cells/ ml, whereas, the total coliform counts of the water samples ranged from 12-16 MPN/100 ml. The faecal coliform count ranged from 0-1 MPN/100 ml. General bacterial genera encountered were Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp. The bacterial load recovered from the studied borehole water samples were above the WHO standard for bacterial loads, and coliform content. Therefore, current results suggest that some of the borehole waters in Wamakko local government area, Nigeria; were not safe for drinking.

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“…protozoa and helminths) are the most common and widespread health risk associated with drinking-water [6]. Consumption of untreated water has been reported to cause different types of water borne diseases including cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A and diphtheria [7] For instance, cholera outbreak has been reported in Zimbabwe, India and Nigeria which was caused by the presence of Vibrio cholerae (gram negative bacterium) in municipal taps and wells [8], 80% of sicknesses and deaths among children worldwide have been associated with the consumption of unsafe water [9]. Most gramnegative bacteria are involved in food and water borne diseases.…”

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Prevalence and Antibiogram of Gram-negative Bacteria Isolated from Well Water in Ula-Ubie Community, Ahoada West, Nigeria

Nrior

Okpokiri

Akani

2020

MRJI

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Antibiotic resistance has become a great global problem. Thus, it has emerged as a public health challenge. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria in well water was characterized with a view of determining the level of resistance in the environment. Fifty well water samples were collected from ten different points in Ula-Ubie community, Ahoda, Rivers State for a period of five months. Standard microbiological methods were used to analyse the population and types of bacteria in the water while methods recommended by the American Public Health Association (APHA) was used to determine the physicochemical parameters of the samples. The antibiotic susceptibility profile of the bacterial isolates was carried out using the disc diffusion methods. The total heterotrophic bacteria of the water samples ranged from 0.93±0.46 to 2.02±1.06 log 10 CFU/ml. The coliform counts ranged from 0.45±0.42 -2.55±2.33 log 10 CFU/ml, respectively. Despite the variations in the counts of the different bacterial population, there was no significant differences (P > 0.05) in the different well water samples. The physicochemical parameters except the pH were all within the permissible Nrior et al.; MRJI, 30(2): 1-10, 2020; Article no.MRJI.55043 2 limits. Klebsiella spp, Pseudomonas spp, Serratia spp and Enterobacter spp were identified in the well water. The pH of the water stations ranged from 4.66 to 5.80. The temperature ranged from 24.0 to 24.7. The electrical conductivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen, total hardness, alkalinity, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrate, chloride, calcium and magnesium ranged from 22.9 -219, 0.03-0.13, 4.50-4.90, 5.00-22.0, ˂0.01-3.00, ˂0. 01, 49.6-84.5, 1.00-17.4, 3.00-24.5, 4.25-12.9 and 0,722-1.55 respectively. The antibiotic susceptibility profile showed that all the isolates were resistant to ceftazidime and augmentin, whereas Enterobacter spp were the most resistant bacteria amongst other bacterial genera to the antibiotics. Meanwhile there is an existence of multi-drug resistance. Thus, the wells could be considered not potable due to the presence of these bacterial isolates and the level of antibiotic resistant. Proper sanitation and cleanliness of well should be encouraged. Original Research Article

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Evaluation of Bacteriological Quality of Surface, Well, Borehole and River Water in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Niger Delta

Cited by 15 publications

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Correlates of Pollution Load and Assessment of Water Quality Index of a Major Stream along Yemetu Community in Ibadan Nigeria

Correlates of Pollution Load and Assessment of Water Quality Index of a Major Stream along Yemetu Community in Ibadan Nigeria

Assessment of bacteriological quality of borehole water in Wamakko local government, Sokoto state, Nigeria

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Gram-negative Bacteria Isolated from Well Water in Ula-Ubie Community, Ahoada West, Nigeria

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