Bacteriological Study of Different Water Sources during Outbreaks of Diarrhoea in Ganjam District, Odisha
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Water for human consumption must be free from chemical substances and pathogenic microorganisms. Infectious diseases are transmitted primarily through consuming water contaminated with human and animal excreta. Provision of good quality household drinking water is an important way of uplifting the public health. Objectives: To investigate the bacteriological contamination of different water sources during outbreaks of diarrhoea in rural and urban areas of Ganjam district. Methods: Over a period of 3 years a total of 433 numbers water samples were analysed from different water sources. These were tested using commercially available K056 Hi Water testing kit and Multiple tube fermentation method for presumptive coliform count followed by Eijkman test for confirmation of Escherichia coli Results: Out of 433 water samples received during outbreaks 265 (61.2%) water samples found to be not potable. The numbers of samples received were more during pre monsoon and monsoon period. Conclusion: The current study showed maximum number of water sources not potable for human consumption which led to outbreaks of diarrhoea. There is a necessity of proper sanitation and disinfection measures of the sources of water supply prior to human consumption.
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Dr Susmita Kumari Sahu
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