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Investigation of Microbial Contamination in Tap Water and Domestic Tanks in Some Areas of Basrah Governorate, Iraq |
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| Creator | Nassir Abdullah Alyousif |
| Title | Investigation of Microbial Contamination in Tap Water and Domestic Tanks in Some Areas of Basrah Governorate, Iraq |
| Contributor | Enas A. Mahdi Al-Nabhan, Halah Awni Mahdi, Nassir Abdullah Alyousif |
| Publisher | Thai Society of Higher Education Institutes on Environment |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | EnvironmentAsia |
| Journal Vol. | 18 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 64-73 |
| Keyword | Total bacteria count, Total coliforms, Fecal coliforms, Tap water, Basrah province |
| URL Website | http://www.tshe.org/ea/index.html |
| Website title | EnvironmentAsia |
| ISSN | 1906-1714 |
| Abstract | Water pollution is one of the main dangers that threaten the lives of all living organisms,particularly humans. Microbial investigation is commonly employed to indirectly detect thepresence of pathogenic bacteria in water. This study aims to examine the microbial content intap water and household tank samples from various areas in Basrah governorate by measuringtotal bacterial content, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and fungal contamination. Thirtysamples were collected from 15 residential areas supplied with tap water, with three replicatesfor each sample. All collected samples of tap water and household tanks were analyzedfor microbial content. The results of the microbial investigation indicated that all sampleswere contaminated with high levels of total bacteria, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, andfungi. Microbial examination parameters showed severe contamination of 100% accordingto WHO standards in all tested water samples. While some samples were highly polluted,others exhibited lower levels of pollution but still exceeded permissible limits for variousdomestic uses according to WHO standards. The fungal examination revealed the isolationand identification of anamorphic fungi from the water samples, with most species belongingto Aspergillus, particularly Aspergillus niger. Consequently, the study concluded that both tapwater and tank water in Basrah governorate are unsuitable and unsafe for human consumption.Therefore, there is an urgent need for stringent monitoring of water treatment plants and strictcompliance with health protocols. |
