“bacteriological Analysis of Water Tanks Within Some Selected Areas in Kaduna South”
Student: Maimuna UMAR MUAZU (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Abstract
Access to safe drinking water is vital for human health, yet stored water in domestic tanks is often susceptible to microbial contamination. This study investigates the bacteriological quality of water tanks in selected areas of Kaduna South. Samples were collected and analyzed using standard microbiological techniques including total plate count and detection of pathogenic organisms such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. Results revealed varying levels of bacterial contamination across sampled locations, indicating possible risk factors from environmental exposure, poor sanitation, and inadequate tank maintenance. The findings emphasize the need for effective water treatment and better hygiene practices to safeguard public health.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 12
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 138
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 17
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 10