Bacteriological quality and associated risk factors of drinking water in Eastern zone, Tigrai, Ethiopia, 2019

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Authors

Aderajew Gebrewahd · Adigrat University

Gebre Adhanom · Adigrat University

Gebremedhin Gebremichail · Adigrat University

Tsega Kahsay · Adigrat University

Brhane Berhe · Adigrat University

Zinabu Asfaw Gebrezgi · Adigrat University

Senait Tadesse ·

Abstract

Our findings suggest that most water sources in woredas of Eastern Tigrai are contaminated by faecal coliforms. Therefore, regular sanitary inspection, bacteriological analysis, and adequate fencing should be mandatory to protect drinking water sources from faecal contamination.

Topics & Keywords

Child Nutrition and Water Access Fecal contamination and water quality Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 15-15

DOI: 10.1186/s40794-020-00116-0

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