Evaluation of the Bacteriological Quality of Sachet and Bottled Water Consumed in A South-eastern University in Nigeria

• Author(s): David Chinaecherem Innocent ; Joy Ihuoma Afor; Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu ; Chidozie Joachim Nwaokoro; Sophia Ifechidere Obani ; Stanley Chinedu Eneh; Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke ; Advait Vasavada; Udoewah Samson Adiaetok; Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe
• Paper ID: 1703642
• Page: 647-656
• Published Date: 30-07-2022
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 1 July-2022

Abstract

The safety of water is an essential concern. Water is essential to sustain life, and a satisfactory supply must be made available to consumers. It is a critical requirement in the maintenance of metabolic functions and homeostasis (the ability to maintain stable body conditions) in living cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Bacteriological quality of sachet and bottled water consumed by undergraduates of Federal University of Technology, Owerri. A total of ten (10) water samples comprising five (5) sachet water and five (5) bottled water samples were collected from different locations. Standard microbiological methods were adopted in the isolation and identification of the bacterial isolates. Total viable bacterial counts ranged from 4.0 x 103 cfu/ml to 4.2 x 104 cfu/ml for sachet water samples and 8.0 x 103 cfu/ml to 1.2 x 104 cfu/ml for bottled water samples. There was no coliform growth recorded in all the water samples used in this study. Bacterial isolates from the water samples were; Corynebacterium species, Bacillus species, Proteus species and Pseudomonas species. There is therefore need to ensure good manufacturing practices by producers of sachet and bottled water samples so as to ensure potable water for the students in the study area.

Keywords

Bacteria, Bacteriological Water Analysis, Bacteriological Quality, Potable Water, Sachet Water, Bottled Water

Citations

IRE Journals:
David Chinaecherem Innocent , Joy Ihuoma Afor; Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu , Chidozie Joachim Nwaokoro; Sophia Ifechidere Obani , Stanley Chinedu Eneh; Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke , Advait Vasavada; Udoewah Samson Adiaetok; Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe "Evaluation of the Bacteriological Quality of Sachet and Bottled Water Consumed in A South-eastern University in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 1 2022 Page 647-656

IEEE:
David Chinaecherem Innocent , Joy Ihuoma Afor; Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu , Chidozie Joachim Nwaokoro; Sophia Ifechidere Obani , Stanley Chinedu Eneh; Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke , Advait Vasavada; Udoewah Samson Adiaetok; Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe "Evaluation of the Bacteriological Quality of Sachet and Bottled Water Consumed in A South-eastern University in Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(1)