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Assessment of Microbial Contaminants in Municipal Area Council Boreholes, Abuja, Nigeria

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Title: Assessment of Microbial Contaminants in Municipal Area Council Boreholes, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Abdulaziz, J, Abdulaziz, R, Abdulaziz , K, Nworie, A
Source: Annals of Medical Laboratory Science; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024); 96-101
Publisher Information: West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Abuja, Microbial contaminants, Salmonella, total bacterial count, Eschericia coli, yeasts, Nigeria, Shigella, parasites, municipal water
Description: Introduction:This study evaluated microbial contamination in borehole water across fifteen locations within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FCT. Materials and Methods:Thirty water samples were collected and analyzed for microbial parameters, including total bacterial count (TBC), Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, yeasts, molds, and parasites. Results:Results indicated significant microbial contamination, with key locations such as Wuse and Durumi showing TBC levels exceeding 14,000 CFU/ml, far above the WHO and NIS recommended 100 CFU/ml limit. Yeast and mold contamination was also prominent, particularly in Jabi. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Python, revealing that 80% of the sampled boreholes failed to meet microbial safety standards. Conclusion:The findings emphasize the need for immediate interventions, including water treatment, routine microbial monitoring, improved sanitation around boreholes, and public health campaigns to raise awareness of the risks associated with untreated borehole water. These steps are crucial for mitigating contamination risks and ensuring regional water safety.
Document Type: Article
File Description: application/pdf
Language: English
ISSN: 2805-4024
Access URL: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/amls/article/view/286250
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.78975075580c..0682be76b2b1206d1e5697dc268ec185
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Introduction:This study evaluated microbial contamination in borehole water across fifteen locations within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FCT. Materials and Methods:Thirty water samples were collected and analyzed for microbial parameters, including total bacterial count (TBC), Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, yeasts, molds, and parasites. Results:Results indicated significant microbial contamination, with key locations such as Wuse and Durumi showing TBC levels exceeding 14,000 CFU/ml, far above the WHO and NIS recommended 100 CFU/ml limit. Yeast and mold contamination was also prominent, particularly in Jabi. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and Python, revealing that 80% of the sampled boreholes failed to meet microbial safety standards. Conclusion:The findings emphasize the need for immediate interventions, including water treatment, routine microbial monitoring, improved sanitation around boreholes, and public health campaigns to raise awareness of the risks associated with untreated borehole water. These steps are crucial for mitigating contamination risks and ensuring regional water safety.
ISSN:28054024