TY  - JOUR
T1  - Microbiological Analysis of Sachet Water Vended in Ondo State, Nigeria
AU - , A.K. Onifade AU - , R.M. Ilori 
JO  - Environmental Research Journal
VL  - 2
IS  - 3
SP  - 107
EP  - 110
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1994-5396
DO  - erj.2008.107.110
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=erj.2008.107.110
KW  - Sachet water
KW  -microbiological analysis
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - Thirty sachet water samples vended to the public were randomly purchased from different vendors in Akure, Ikare, Ondo and Owo in Ondo state, Nigeria. The samples were examined for microbial contamination. The sachet water analysed were coded DC, FT, BF, PT, TC, BB, KW, AD, LL, IT, BS, OP, BW, DT, LA, NI, AN, CL, JS, TD, SW, MS, MH, DS, DL, AT, VA, WT, GL and EF. The counts recovered from PT, BW, BB, LL and TC were low as this conformed with WHO and NAFDAC regulations on drinking water quality. On the other hand, MH water sample had the highest microbial load with marginal coli form count and <I>Escherichia coli </I>negative result. This suggests thorough flushing and chemical treatment of the water source. However, samples BF, SW and  MS are unsafe for human consumption due to the presence of <I>Escherichia coli</I>. The various bacteria encountered in the water samples include; <I>Alcaligenes faecalis</I>,<I> Bacillus subtilis</I>,<I> Enterobacter aeogenes</I>,<I> Escherichia coli</I>,<I> Micrococcus luteus</I>,<I> Staphylococcus aureus</I> and<I> Streptococcus faecalis.</I>
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