Assessment of Water Quality in Different Water Stations with Emphasis on Microbial Loads

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study attempts to compare the water quality in different water stations in Poblacion, Rosario, Cavite with emphasis on microbial loads. This study assesses the cleanliness of the water in the said locale. Identifying which water stations have the safest drinking water will depend on which among the 5 stations contain the accepted amount of coliform. It provides awareness to the community so they can determine which water station provides clean and safe water. This also gives knowledge for the possible diseases that can be obtained from contaminated water.

METHODS

This study measures the amount of total coliform in every sample of drinking water through multiple tube fermentation. The researchers collected 5 water samples from different water stations, namely Station A, B, C, D, E.

RESULTS

The parameters used for water testing was Total Coliform with the method of Multiple Tube and Fermentation. The results showed that Station A, C, D, E has <1.1 total coliforms but Station B has >23.0.

DISCUSSIONS

Individuals in a community mostly depend on their safety for drinking water through water stations. Water stations must fulfill their role in the community of providing safety and assistance to the people. Water testing on the water stations was performed using the Multiple Tube and Fermentation to measure the amount of coliform in every sample drinking water. The results of the test have shown that Station B has the highest amount of coliform among the other water stations. This proves that Station B may pose harm to the community if no immediate action is taken. The results gave awareness not just to the station but also to other water stations and to the community regarding the diseases they may get from contaminated water if no actions are done.