IJEP 41(4): 461-465 : Vol. 41 Issue. 4 (April 2021)
1. Nitte (Deemed to be University) NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice,
Mangaluru – 575 018, Karnataka, India
2. Nitte (Deemed to be University), Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangaluru – 575 018, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Identification of coliform bacteria is extensively used to assess the bacteriological quality of water. The objective of the study is to analyze the drinking and treated water for the level of coliform contamination. A cross-sectional study was carried out for six months after obtaining ethical clearance. A total of 43 samples of drinking and treated water were analyzed for the presence of coliform bacteria by the membrane filtration method. The results obtained were compared with the reference value of the World Health Organization, Central Pollution Control Board of India and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Out of 18 samples collected from drinking water points, nine samples (50%) were found to be satisfactory and the remaining nine samples (50%) exceed the permissible range. Out of 25 treated water samples, seven samples (28%) were positive for coliform and the remaining 18 samples (72%) were negative. Suitable recommendations were given to the hospital infection control committee and maintenance department. Filters were calibrated, proper chlorine dosing was carried out and maintenance of filters was done. Coliform bacteria in treated were in permissible range of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board.
Keywords
Coliform bacteria, Drinking water, Membrane filtration, Treated water
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