Assessment of Total Bacteria and Coliform Contents of Water Sources from Private Hostel

Student: David Toluwalase Adigun (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State

Abstract

Water contamination is a critical public health concern, particularly in environments like private hostels where water sources may not be adequately monitored. This study assessed the total bacterial and coliform contamination in tap and well water from private hostels. Following standard microbiological methods, water samples were collected and analyzed for bacterial load, with a focus on coliforms like Escherichia coli, as indicator of fecal contamination. The findings revealed that both tap and well water sources exhibited varying levels of plausible contamination, with well water having significantly higher bacterial counts compared to tap water. Factors contributing to contamination likely include poor maintenance of water systems, proximity of wells to pollution sources, and lack of water treatment facilities. These conditions pose serious risks of waterborne diseases, such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid, among hostel residents.

Keywords
Water water contamination private hostels total bacteria total coliform tap and well water microbiology methods.
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