Perception Quality And Consumption Health Risk Of Water In Manyoro-Gworie Ghana
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.6, No. 9)Publication Date: 2017-09-15
Authors : Noel Bakobie; Bismark Adoah; Samuel J. Cobbina; Wilhemina Asare; Abudu B. Duwiejuah;
Page : 41-49
Keywords : Household water; microbial count; perception; water quality; Ghana;
Abstract
The study was to assess household perception of water quality and its associated health consequences. Nine water samples were collected from three water sources and transported to the Water Research Institute laboratory for analysis and 120 questionnaires were randomly administered. The physico-chemical values were within the Ghana Standard Board and World Health Organization maximum limits for potability except turbidity and nitrate concentrations. Nitrate concentrations ranged from 1.19 to 46.97 mgl with a general mean value of 14.11 mgl. Generally there was a significant difference P 0.05 in some physico-chemical parameters values and E. coli count for the three water sources. The microbial count exceeded GSB and WHO limits for potability except Escherichia coli making the water unwholesome for drinking purpose. The communitys perception of water quality did not reflect much in the laboratory analysis. It is recommended that proper treatment should be done at the household level to prevent health implications.
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